Thursday, August 12, 2010

SkyWatch ~ Upside Down

In our crazy topsy-turvy world Down Under you have to look
down to see the sky.
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A slightly different angle and the sky lights up like a Christmas
tree. Both shots are from Porapunka on the Ovens river in the
Victorian alps. One of our favourite holiday destiation.
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As always, click to enlarge for full enjoyment.
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The Logo lets you fly the skies and visit all participants of this
marvellous meme of SkyWatch Friday.
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37 comments:

  1. Sylvia KAugust 12, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    Gorgeous skies and reflections and how wonderful to be able to catch them both so beautifully! Marvelous captures as always, Arija! Thanks for sharing the beauty!!

    Sylvia

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  2. GaelynAugust 12, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    I always wondered if I'd have to stand on my head in Australia. ;)
    Love your reflected sky. Must have been fall with the brown leaves I see. This is beautiful Arija.

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  3. Gwen BuchananAugust 12, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    I love that first line!!!

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  4. Rambling WoodsAugust 12, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    So peaceful and I needed that today... hugs..Michelle

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  5. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.August 12, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Hi Arija,
    bella la 2° foto... buona serata :-)

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  6. Tammie LeeAugust 12, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    gorgeous gorgeous as can be and thank you for making me smile.

    I hope this finds you feeling well and enjoying your days. When I come here and see messages that you are not well, my heart leaps with concern. I send you healing vibes and vitality from Canada, the land where I am wandering for a few days.

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  7. JoAugust 12, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    What restful and reflective images, Arija. I've been trying to catch up on my visits as I was in South Africa on leave. I trust you are well now? Blessings Jo

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  8. The Weaver of GrassAugust 12, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    How beautiful the skies look in reflections. Here it is very cloudy today and tonight at 11pm there is supposed to be a wonderful display of asteroids over the UK, so we are hoping the skies will clear for then.

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  9. Ruth's Photo BlogAugust 12, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Beautiful scenes.I don't know what it is about reflections,but they draw me in.
    blessings,Ruth

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  10. Kim, USAAugust 12, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Lovely shots the reflection is just great. happy Friday!

    SkyWatchFriday

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  11. Kim, USAAugust 12, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Lovely shots the reflection is just great. happy Friday!

    SkyWatchFriday

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  12. eileeninmdAugust 12, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    What a pretty spot, love the reflection of the clouds. A great capture.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 12, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    I hope the beauty of these experiences and places makes up for experiences in the past when you were small dear Arija. I have just read your previous post and left a comment.Thank you for your recent visit.

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  14. iheartsunnydaysAugust 12, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    Ha ha classic!! Love your take on SkyWatch this week. Beautiful reflections :)

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  15. HildredAugust 12, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    What a beautiful photo, Arija. The water is so peaceful as it reflects the trees above it. Lovely.

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  16. ElaineAugust 12, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Beautiful photos and orgeous skies and reflections. I have long heard that Australia is the land down under, but I didn't realize just how topsy-turvy it really was.

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  17. LinneaAugust 12, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Such a clear reflection - even if it is upside down! Soon spring will come your way and warm things up. Enjoy skywatching.

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  18. Jan K. alias AfanjaAugust 13, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    What a beautiful mirrors. I love these reflections.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  19. Mary Howell CromerAugust 13, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    Arija, beautiful captures, the reflections are gorgeous! Have a lovely weekend.
    BTW, I read your 66 th aniversary story to my husband and he too was deeply touched. Your writeing is so very eloquent and from your heart~

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  20. AnonymousAugust 13, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Wonderful captures & I'm so sorry you guys are in a 9 year drought... and here I am complaining about 1 summer without it!
    I'll pray your area gets the rain you need

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  21. OlaAugust 13, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    stunning views!

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  22. RajeshAugust 13, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful reflections of the sky in the lake.

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  23. Pearl MapleAugust 13, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Fun way of viewing the sky, the reflection is so well captured. Thanks for adding to the Sky Watch Friday party.

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  24. Suffeli kuvaileeAugust 13, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    nice when you visited the village my side ! wonderful pictures you have here ;) have a great weekend ;)

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  25. UnknownAugust 14, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    Great colors and beautiful reflection!

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  26. Reader WilAugust 14, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    Water is always a great means to reflect skies or objects in. Your reflections are excellent.
    Yes, I had the children in May and it was wonderful! We cycled a lot and saw various landscapes; polders, forest and heather, dunes and beach. Thanks for asking. Next year I'll try to go to Australia again.

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  27. AlAugust 14, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Those are fantastic photos, very peaceful and relaxing. Your wartime remembrance in your earlier post is very powerful, I wish we could learn but we seem doomed to repeat ourselves over and over.

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  28. UnknownAugust 14, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Gorgeous reflections. Great shots both. :)

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  29. pennyAugust 14, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    I enjoy your beautiful skies both from above and also the lovely reflection on the water below, Raija.

    I am sending you some warmth from Florida, enjoy ;)

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  30. nonizamboniAugust 14, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Amazing captures! I can never get enough reflection photos; these are the best I've seen in a long time.
    Thanks for sharing the beauty where you live.

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  31. Kathie BrownAugust 14, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Oh Arija, just look at that golden willow! How wonderful these shots are! Let me sit by a willow on the banks of a pond and dream sweet dreams of you! I hope you are doing well! I am going crazy trying to get ready to move but as you can see, I am taking a little break!

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  32. lazyclickAugust 14, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    Very scenic.

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  33. CarlettaAugust 14, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Glorious shots!
    The reflections are wonderful!

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  34. Rosie Nixon FluertyAugust 15, 2010 at 3:31 AM

    Lovely reflections from a beautiful part of the world. Thankyou so much for visiting and commenting on my blog :) Rosie from Centre of Interest photoblog

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  35. MaryAugust 17, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Very clever and a wonderful way to look at the sky :-)

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  36. EcoRoverAugust 17, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Aren't we Yanks supposed to see all of your pics upside down?

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  37. AnonymousAugust 26, 2010 at 4:50 AM

    These are so beautiful - could be used as panorama-view on a big wall in a house ;-)

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