3 am - now what to eat ...

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Last night I woke up in the middle of the night - looking for a snack.

There they were, just waiting for me to bring them out - delectable scones.

And these tiny morsels were just what hit the spot at three am.

Spring Beauty

I have been blessed with the opportunity to witness a mute swan couple build their family.

Their eggs were laid in April, and they hatched at the end of May. I took time out of my busy schedule to visit each day and aside from photographing their antics and young nature, I also stook there, my heart filled with the simple joy of having the chance to see this special part of nature unfold before my very own eyes. It has since been five weeks since the eggs were hatched. My, they are growing up to be such beautiful magestic creatures.

Hot & Humid

The part of the world I live in, has had their first heatwave of the year.

Temperatures of 35C at least, for three days in a row. The Humidex was up to 43C.

I have enjoyed quiet mornings by the waterfront, and watching the sun set off my balcony.

I have not been out shooting during the day (too hot!) and look forward to a break in the heat.

Water Girl

I thrive in places near water; lakes, oceans, rivers, waterfalls.
I have always sought to live close by - an inner land girl I could never imagine myself to be.
It is by the water that I feel calm. Its life is in many forms; soft and nurturing in a brook, with the gurgling noises that it makes rolling over rocks to the great roar of the ocean waves.

This week I had the chance to go shooting at a waterfall in the early hours of the morning.
Soft light trickled through the trees and dappled on the top of the waterfall.

I have come home with an amazing collection of images from this trek through the forest to a hidden oasis. This world amazes me with its corners of sheer beauty.

How the colours mesmerize me.

I have taken the time this month to slow down and look at the world around me more closely.

I have taken the time to revel in the colours of the gardens around the neighbourhood .

Oh how the sights have mesmerized me. The deep shades of purple and orange, the vibrant yellows and hot reds have all called out to me - "Here we are. Here we are."

The month of June is a celebration of many flowers, in particular; roses, lilies and hostas.

With camera in hand, I walk the streets of my neighbourhood and take delight in the pride each homeowner has in their garden. For without their efforts, my casual walk would be grey.

Thank you dear neighbours for colouring the world with your flowers.

Into the Country

I had the chance to take the long way around to my destination yesterday.

This meant I could enjoy some country sights.

With camera in hand, I was pleased to witness the farm fields with crops deep green.

Signs of strawberry picking soon to happen. And the smells that you only find in the country.

Wildflowers growing in abundance alongside the roads. Fields of daisies. Buttercups.

I could travel the country roads all day. The beautiful sights. Of simple times. Of clean living. Fresh air.

Working the land. Growing real food.

Eating real food.

Pure and simple.

Wild about Flowers

I took a drive yesterday and found myself along a country road, not far outside of town.

Along the sides of the road were patches of wildflowers; sunshine daisies and brilliant yellow buttercups.

I remember my mother used to pick a small bouquet of wildflowers during her early morning walks. She would then bring them home to brighten up the kitchen table.

And here I was, many years later, delighting in the very same simple pleasure.