Friday, 9 December 2011

Journey Around the Sun - Days 137 through 160

Wow, I am so far behind! Things have been so busy here lately and my mind just hasn't been on photography and editing. But I've been playing catch up the last couple of days and finally I have 3 weeks worth.
If any one is interested in the textures I've used, sorry I just don't have time to list them right now, but I'll add it when I find the time. Today is the last day of school here, actually my son's at home with an upset tummy, so I may be a bit AWOL for a week or so. 

Day One Hundred and Thirty Seven
 Gardenia

Day One Hundred and Thirty Eight
Not the most technically perfect photo but I like the colours and bokeh. 
 
Day One Hundred and Thirty Nine
Orchids in my mum's garden
 
Day One Hundred and Forty
 Kangaroo Paw flower

Day One Hundred and Forty One
 Dandelion seed head
 
Day One Hundred and Forty Two
Macro of my son's eye

Day One Hundred and Forty Three
 Baking at home

Day One Hundred and Forty Four
Macro of forks
 
Day One Hundred and Forty Five
 Bougainvillea

Day One Hundred and Forty Six
Tricolour Star Jasmine
 
Day One Hundred and Forty Seven
Lichen on a tree trunk

Day One Hundred and Forty Eight
Agapanthus 
 
Day One Hundred and Forty Nine
 Christmas decorations
 
Day One Hundred and Fifty
Vintage clock 
 
Day One Hundred and Fifty One

Day One Hundred and Fifty Two
Christmas decorations - these remind me of Marianne - a Scandinavian lolly that's a delicious blend of crunchy mint and melt-in-your mouth chocolate. My grandmother would always have these lollies in her handbag and I loved raiding her stash.
 
Day One Hundred and Fifty Three
More Christmas decorations
 
Day One Hundred and Fifty Four
A rainy day and the Gardenia by our front door
 
Day One Hundred and Fifty Five
 Christmas decorations

Day One Hundred and Fifty Six
A macro of the sundial at the Botanical Gardens
 
Day One Hundred and Fifty Seven
My mum's old Zeiss Ikon camera and my new party dress
 
Day One Hundred and Fifty Eight
Pretty Lavender
 
Day One Hundred and Fifty Nine
Raindrops on Sacred Bamboo (Nandina)

Day One Hundred and Sixty
 Raindrops on Agapathus flower stems

4 comments:

Kim Stevens said...

Not sure what else to say but WOW! Excuse me while I pick my mouth up off the floor - Every single one, breathtaking!!

Lisa Gordon said...

Sara, each of these are wonderful, but the first one is simply over-the-top gorgeous!
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography said...

Wow, wow, wow, Sara. Love stopping by here. I wish I could say something about each, but all were beautiful. It makes me long for spring. Hope you have a blessed Christmas.

Lisa Gordon said...

Sara, just stopping back to wish you a beautiful Holiday!