Shadow Shot Sunday

I will make this post a vege garden update.  All the winter crops are gone, beetroot has been preserved in jars, broccoli has been blanched and frozen, along with excess spinach. Onions are hanging in the garage to finish drying.  Hubby couldn't help himself after the winter success so an early crop of tomatoes, sweet corn, pumpkins, rock melons, capsicums, lettuce and cucumbers were planted. The summer heat up here takes it's toll on  vegetables so not many people worry about planting for summer. These are all looking good at the moment because we have had heavy soaking rain in the last week. We have already started picking tomatoes, capsicums and the odd cucumber will be ready in a day or two.  The early morning sun  cast some nice shadows as we were watering.

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Just an onion or two hanging to dry

 

Skywatching

Last night's sky, looking eastward at sunset.  Earlier in the day we had another thunderstorm which dropped 9 mils of rain on us, and thankfully put out several bushfires in nearby towns,  which had started the day before due to lightening strikes.

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Skywatching

An interesting sky caught my attention earlier this week. Slight rainbow colours appeared in one little patch of clear sky. By the time I had raced in for the camera of course it was fading, drat, don't you hate that.

 

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This sky below  was captured a few days earlier, rain and hail were the order of the day then.

 

Reynoldson Reserve

This small stretch of bushland comes alive with colour during October through to December. There are seven varieties of verticordia along with grevillea, tea tree and others. The reserve is about 28 klms from Wongan Hills  taking the main road, or just 16klm as the crow flies. The Wongan Hills Visitor Centre is taking bus tours out to the reserve this weekend as part of The Reynoldson Reserve  Festival. Mid October, early November the reserve is at it's peak for the colourful verticordia.

 

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The picture below gives you an idea of   the reserve before flowering commences

 

 

Good Fences And Signs

Just couldn't resist snapping  the  sign on  this particular fence  at Fishing Boat Harbour at Fremantle.

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                     Signs, Signs

 

 

 

Skywatch Friday

I almost missed this magnificent sky on Tuesday night if not for a glimpse out the back door at just the right time. Tea was on the table but I just had to run and get the camera and head across the road for a better view down our street. Had no time to change settings but these colours are  close to true.

 

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Weekend Reflections

This tranquil spot at Noble Falls is one of our favourite pit stops when returning from a trip to Perth. Tuesday was no exception, and  with more water flowing from the heavy rain last weekend.

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A Touch Of Orange

Not a lot has been happening in my part of the world, but that's okay, that's the way I like it. The sky still has the ability to put on a show worthy of capture and my old rose bush out the front has these  wonderful  orange coloured blooms, they do however only last a day or two before they fade into insignificance. I visited the 52 Photo Project blog and the theme for this week is ORANGE so please enjoy my sky and rose.

 

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                       52 Photos Project

 

 

 

 

Bobtail Goanna

Meet Gordon, he is a  baby Bobtail Goanna who has made himself at home in my garden. They say goannas are territorial so I guess he is here to stay. I am extra vigilant now when I start weeding around bushes and shrubs. They are mostly harmless but can bite if provoked. I first saw him 2 weeks ago and yesterday he was on the path but soon took for cover again when the camera came out.

 

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Rubbish Tuesday

This old garden seat was hidden under layers of blue plumbago and bottle brush when we first moved into our house. It wasn't discovered till hubby took to the jungle. Although old and weathered and seen better days, I have kept it in the front garden.  The odd coat of linseed oil is keeping it presentable. I don't advise guests to sit on it, but on occasions, when out in the garden and needing a breather, I do, being careful though. 

 

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Hiding,

Ready for repairs

 

A shady nook in the garden, the windmill too has had a spruce up and a few running repairs 

 

 

Skywatching

Last night it looked quite ominous from the back view, dark clouds passing by, some rain in the air hopefully. No, not to be.  Out to the front of the house was this part rainbow in the clearing sky.

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