Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Nature Notes and SkyWatch ~ Springtime at Home


Apologies for a composite post, there was just no way around
it this time.

View of the sunrise through my window to the west. This is what
I see as I open my eyes. Luckily I always have a camera to hand.


By the time I get up and leave my room the swallows nesting
in my studio have already had their breakfast and now serenade
me on my way to mine.


With the wonderful spring rains we had, just everything is in
bloom.View down to my daughter's house where the garden
is a-wash with blossoms.


Again, thanks to the rain, the swimming dam has been spilling
over for a little while although we are now having some nasty
hot and windy weather that sucks up the water like a vacuum
cleaner. We are promised rain now and again but nothing
happens apart from the continuing evaporative losses.


I was eating an apple on my walk but how could I resist those
pleading eyes and the pretty please of Poppy' wicker?



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30 comments:

  1. Gabriele AgustiniOctober 27, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    Your blog is absolutely lovely!
    As are the photographs!!
    I'm now a "Follower".
    Best,
    gabriele

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  2. Sylvia KOctober 27, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Such a delightful post and beautiful photos, Arija! I know you're enjoying the new season and the spring beauty and color and the lovely skies! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  3. CarverOctober 27, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    What wonderful light you had in the first shot and I love the horse in the last. Great post for your spring time. All the shots made me feel like I was there. I hope you will continue to get more rain.

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  4. GaelynOctober 27, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Nice to see all the spring blooms of color and water in the swimming dam. Hope you get some more rain to keep things green.

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  5. ShirleyOctober 27, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    Great photography! I love the last two photos in particular. Who could resist those eyes?

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  6. http://graceolsson.com/blogOctober 28, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    i love all but the second one is wonderful
    congrats
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2010/10/honey-moon-in-a-balloon-safari-maasai-mara-kenya/

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  7. The Weaver of GrassOctober 28, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    As we in the Northern hemisphere go into winter Arija - it is refreshing to read of Spring and the swallows. That is one of the good things about blogging.

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  8. Torsdag 1952October 28, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Hallo Arija,

    so ist es unterschiedlich, hier geht es auf den Winter zu und bei dir ist es Frühling.

    Liebe Grüsse
    Hartmut

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  9. Secret Mom ThoughtsOctober 28, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    The reflection shot is awesome!

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  10. EbieOctober 28, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    You live in beautiful country setting, and I would love to hear the chirps early in the morning. It is so refreshing and a delight to see nature at its best!

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  11. kriOctober 28, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    simply wonderful! have a good time!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Wonderful images - I love that horsey!

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  13. EG CameraGirlOctober 28, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    I can feel the joy of spring in your words and see it in your photos!

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  14. eileeninmdOctober 28, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Wonderful post and lovely photos! I love the swallow and the pretty horse.

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  15. BeckyOctober 28, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    Geting around to visit more often I hope as the weather here lets us stay home more. Beautiful garden Arija, and I really can hear those swallows. Have a wonderful week.
    B.

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  16. Tammie LeeOctober 28, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    hello dear lady,
    it is lovely to see through your lens into your day. to take in the beauties that catch your eye and uplift your spirit.

    wishing you a lovely day and beyond.

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  17. Rambling WoodsOctober 28, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    Arija...I am happy to have a contribution to Nature Notes alone or in partner with another meme...Beautiful photos..I do hope that you get enough rain to avoid the horrible dry spells you have so that everything stays pretty and green. Glad to hear you are up and about...stay well...be careful... love Michelle

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  18. LinneaOctober 28, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    What a beautiful environment you are surrounded by. You captured it so perfectly with your words and images. Enjoy the weekend.

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  19. MedaMOctober 29, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    Dear Aria, I love this post very much and all the photos you posted. I think it's great that your daughter lives near you so that you can see her when ever you want and also enjoy the beauty of her garden. It is lovely spring there while it is autumn here. We've had a spell of rainy weather but it is sunny again but quite cold especially in the mornings and evenings. It was -1C˚ this morning.
    I love that swallow on your photo. We call it „lasta“. Our swallows already flew away to warmer areas. The reflection photo in this post is just fantastic. And the last photo of a beautiful horse that posed just for you is really lovely. I also love a touch of pink flowers in the background of this photo.
    Stay well and have a nice weekend,
    Meda :-)

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  20. clairzOctober 29, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    So wonderful to read about spring happening! Beautiful photos.

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  21. RandiOctober 29, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    What a wonderful post. I love the photo of the horse. Hope you will get more rain.

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  22. RajeshOctober 29, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Beautiful shots. Very wonderful garden and scenery.

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  23. Gabriela AbaloOctober 29, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Lovely pictures!!

    thanks for visiting my place

    cheers from Uruguay

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  24. Reader WilOctober 29, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Thank you for the beautiful walk! Your garden looks wonderful! Have a great weekend Arija!

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  25. BeckyOctober 29, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    Hi Arija, it's me again. Acyually that reflection picture was taken this afternoon on my creek trail, and the green you see is the grass covered with water.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    B.

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  26. Gabriele AgustiniOctober 30, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Just wanted to thank you for leaving that comment on my blog - about the chocolate/husband! HA!!
    Hysterical!!
    Thanks for the laugh!! :)
    I'll be back soon -
    Best,
    gabriele

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  27. Raph G. NeckmannOctober 30, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    How lovely to be back in bloggyland and see your beautiful photos again, Arija!

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  28. agreenearthOctober 30, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    What a beautiful place to live. I especially love that you have a swimming dam. That is a dream of mine.

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  29. VALKYRIENOctober 31, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    Lovely post Arija! Nice to se photos of spring when my country is in the end of autumn.
    Long time since I have visited you. Hope everyting is well with you.
    All the best! :)

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  30. Johnny NutcaseOctober 31, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    love that cloud reflection in the water, and what a beautiful horse!

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