Monday, May 6, 2013

OUR WORLD Tuesday - Autumn on the Farm and Elsewhere


Before our first autumn rain, the calves were dropping like 
the rain should have.


A recent baby making tentative friends with our last remaining
steer that, for the second time running, jumped out of the stockyards
not to be sent to market.

Ya gotta give it to him for spunk!


Togetherness, two mommas and their babies. 
No need to cover up, these girls believe in letting it all hang out.


On my way to town, I pass this beautiful farm


with two Golden Ash, Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea' , flanked by
two beautiful Claret Ash, Fraxinus raywoodii.

The Claret Ash comes from a property not far from our Mt.Lofty house.
A gardener noticed a red sport on a Golden Ash and propagated from
it. It was a rather grand house with lots of visitors who, in a few
years time, marvelled at the depth of colour and the rest is history.


Claret Ash against one of my favourite shade trees, the Golden Elm
in our village.

We all are mirror images of each other,
some enjoying autumn and others, spring.

Whichever you are in, take pleasure in what it offers.

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32 comments:

  1. ArijaMay 6, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    Sorry this post is a bit messy. Blogger was playing up and made things jump around a lot. It is amazing that I got it up at all.

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  2. DeniseinVAMay 6, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Those pictures are adorable of the babies Arija, and I thought your post was great.

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  3. GaelynMay 6, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    I love your fall colors but am glad to be in spring heading to summer.

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  4. TexWisGirlMay 6, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    beautiful trees! love the cattle.

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  5. forgetmenotMay 6, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Beautiful Autumn photos. So glad your calving went well--such cute little guys!!! Mickie :)

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  6. grammie gMay 6, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Hi Arija..no need for being sorry, we all have our problems with blogger {smile}
    Peaceful scene with Momma's and babies must be the nurturing of us Mothers that always gets to us no matter whether human or animal!!
    The trees are just gorgeous in color, and yes a lovely statement at the end of you post!!
    Grace

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  7. RantenMay 6, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Thank you for your nice comment in my blog! Nice blog you have!

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  8. Florida Farm GirlMay 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Oh, I'd love to have a view like that on MY way into town! Wonderful stuff.

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 6, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I noticed no problems! Love the moms and babies shot....all animals are cute at that stage.

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  10. Sylvia KMay 6, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful, golden trees and of course, I love the calves and their mamas!! Lovely captures for the day, Arija! Hope you have a great week! Enjoy!

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  11. The Weaver of GrassMay 6, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    How nice to get a glimpse of your farm Arija - now I know a little of what it looks like.

    I smiled at your comment on my blog that you find yourself in difficulties over working on the farm. I have just been out to help in the vegetable garden - I got down on my knees to tie up some plants and found it needed my hands to support myself, so couldn't tie them up and then found I couldn't get up either!

    It is called getting old.

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  12. Fun60May 6, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    That golden ash is such a beautiful tree.

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  13. CarverMay 6, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Wonderful rural autumn shots. We have to wait 6 months for autumn to arrive.

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  14. eileeninmdMay 6, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Love the calves and the mommas! And the Golden Ash are beautiful trees, lovely photos. Have a happy week!

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  15. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Great steer story. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  16. KarenMay 6, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Lovely shots, pretty autumn colours, ours are only just starting.

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  17. KusumMay 6, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Lovely farm and great shots!

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  18. AnonymousMay 6, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Does the steer get a permanent reprieve? I think he deserves it!

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  19. KarenMay 6, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Beautiful shades of atumn in your part of the world!

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  20. AnonymousMay 6, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Such gorgeous autumn colours! And those baby cows are a delight.

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  21. JimMay 6, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Great autumn colours.

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  22. Reader WilMay 7, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    It's clearly going to be autumn in your part of our world. Spring is here at last, but it is late! Yesterday I cleaned my three garden benches, for the weather is now good enough to sit in the garden. I enjoy seeing your photos and fancy being there. Thank you for sharing.

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  23. RajeshMay 7, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    Wonderful and colorful shots from the farm.

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  24. Stewart MMay 7, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    Well when a steer wants to stay, a steer wants to say!

    If I did what I normally did at that time I would feasted at the top of the snow with Eccles Cakes and Coffee (or hot chocolate!).

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  25. DanaMay 7, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Beautiful colors! I love that last shot.

    Happy Tuesday.

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  26. colleenMay 7, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Everything looks better against autumn grass, like an Andrew Wyeth painting.

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  27. KarlMay 7, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Beautiful autumn photos!
    It's nice to see pictures of autumn, while here we have spring... :-)

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  28. NatureFootstepMay 7, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    wow, the yellow one seems to b a very large tree. :) Loosk gret. :)

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  29. BarbMay 7, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    You show such a tranquil beauty with these images, Arija. I like seeing your fall as winter still has its hold on me.

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  30. Marisol@TravelingSolematesMay 8, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Arija, thanks for sharing this beautiful images of nature. They're soothing to the soul.

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  31. Kathie BrownMay 10, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Wonderful life down on the farm!

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  32. UnknownMay 11, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Beautiful contrasting colours!

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