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Sunday 14 March 2021

Sunday Selections #524

 


Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files.
 
Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.
 
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 
 
The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.  

I usually run with a theme. Last week I took you to our Enlighten festival (which finishes today).  I am taking you back to see more this week. 

As always, lots (and lots) of photos follow.  

 There is a flag for each nation who has a diplomatic presence in our country - including those countries where diplomacy is sometimes strained.

These next photos are of the illuminations on our National Portrait Gallery.  I enjoyed them but think that there have been better displays in other years.
You will see a rainbow and a star in front of the Gallery - they seem to have been a bit of a theme this year and popped up in a number of places.





I enjoyed the illuminated native grasses too.





 

The fishes swam in a water feature which is currently without water and waiting for repair.  It looks decidedly better with the fishes than it does in the light of day.



Old Parliament House - which while brightly coloured was less political and informative than it has been in other years.


 



These shots are of a 'blow-up' feature.  It was cordoned off this year because of corvid.  In other years we were encouraged to wander through similar features.


Next week (unless I show the Balloon Spectacular instead) I will show you the illuminations on Questacon, on the National Library and some other quirky fun.

I hope your week is packed with colour and joy.
 

130 comments:

  1. Muy buena selección de fotos. Todas ellas son muy atractivas.

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    1. VENTANA DE FOTO: Thank you. There was a lot to see and I am glad that some at least of the photos came out.

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  2. Good morning! It's like the lights on broadway! Okay maybe not New York city, but these bright lights on your evening tour are spectacular, quite an uplifting display for all of us. Enjoy your week ahead!

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    1. 21 Wits: I am not a fan of crowds but the crowd at Enlighten is always a happy and peaceful one. This year it was more evident that ever. I think all of us were glad to take some tentative steps back to normalacy.

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  3. Having not seen the display in other years, I like the colors this year.

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    1. Mike: I hope to show this festival for many years to come.

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  4. Dear EC
    Thank you for this injection of colour and light to enjoy.
    Have a good week.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Ellie Foster: I am very, very glad to share colour and light. Always.

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  5. Amazing displays. Thank you for showing them.

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    1. Elizabeth Varadan, Author: It is my pleasure. How is your unpacking going?

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    1. Susan Kane: I am very glad that your hands are allowing you to comment again. I hope the improvement continues.

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  7. Thank you for sharing. We all need colour... lots of it!
    : )

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    1. Caterina: We do indeed need colour. And beauty. And fun. Lots of them.

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  8. I love the pretty rainbows, one of my favorite things, Thanks for the lovely shots, and I look forward to all of your posts. Have a wonderful week and we'll see you soon!

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    1. DJan: Any day with a rainbow is immediately improved isn't it? And thank you.

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  9. One would need a sturdy line and rod to catch those fish! A pelican's dream! :)

    I noticed on last night's weather report you're in for much cooler weather down your way, EC. I'm sure you will welcome that. Rain glorious, rain is predicted here for the next few days.

    Have yourself a good, safe week ahead...take good care. Cuddles to Jazz. :)

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    1. Lee: This morning we (finally) have the rain that has been forecast for days. Bliss. Though Jazz is not impressed. And thank you.

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  10. Wow! These are all fabulous, but my fave is definitely the rainbow because it sends such a powerful and positive message. Hugs and more hugs, RO

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    1. RO: I am a big, big fan of rainbows too. Have a wonderful week.

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  11. The simplicity of lighting grass really works well.
    Water features without water look awful but what was done there was good.

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    1. Andrew: That water feature looks DREADFUL in the light of day. I did like the flotilla of fish in it. Rather a lot, and was surprised at how lovely the grass looked.

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  12. Lots of beautiful colours, and definitely still well worth a visit, even if you found some aspects less interesting/unfinished. Thank you for sharing your photos, and have a good week - fingers crossed for some rain for you (we don't need any more!!).

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    1. Alexia: This morning I woke to blissful rain. I am happy. The garden is happy. Jazz is not. Tough.

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  13. Such a cool concept and execution.

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    1. Alex J. Cavanaugh: It really is a fine festival - even toned down for Covid.

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  14. I'm just so pleased to see a festival like this.
    So many events have had to be cancelled or postponed due to Covid.
    Lovely photographs, so colourful.
    Many thanks.

    Have a good week ahead, hard to believe it is now mid-March!

    All the best Jan

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    1. Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Lots of events have been cancelled here too. I was glad that Enlighten (the last event before cancellations started) was able to return.

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  15. The light displays must be spectacular in person although your excellent photography give us glimpses of spectacular displays of light. Very colorful.
    I'm glad that you finally got the rain. I'm sure the birds are happy.

    Hugs,
    Julia

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    1. Julia: It is a wonderful thing to see in person. The birds are very happy with the rain - though some look bedraggled. Jazz is still not happy though.

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  16. This was wonderful! Wishing you a good week and hope you are feeling a bit better.

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    1. e: Thank you. Back to the doctor tomorrow in an attempt to arrange a test without a three month wait. I hope you and Lukas are doing well.

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  17. A lovely trip through lights. Daiseys?

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    1. Joanne Noragon: You lost me at daiseys, but I am glad you enjoyed the lights.

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  18. Love these light displays. There is always something to enjoy in Australia.

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    1. Marie Smith: I really enjoy the wonders you show us - which owe a lot less to the hand of man as a rule.

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  19. Such pretty displays, i am sure they dazzle in person.

    No matter what you choose to show next week, i am sure i will enjoy it.

    My selections are over here.

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    1. messymimi: The crowds keep up an appreciative murmur - which I love. I look forward to your Sunday Selections.

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  20. Adoro los arco iris. Te mando un beso

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    1. J.P.Alexander: Thank you. I love rainbows too.

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    1. kylie: That is is. And don't we all need prettiness?

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  22. The colors in your photos really come out from the dark shadows. I love the rainbow and the star. Great series. Have a lovely week.

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    1. Vagabonde: I am a big, big fan of rainbows - real or manufactured. I hope your week is healthy and happy.

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  23. I love the rainbows and stars, I do wish the fish had water though, the reflections would have been fantastic.

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    1. River: Reflected fish would have been lovely - but I was very glad to see the pond used instead of being a dirty eyesore.

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  24. Your pictures are very beautiful. ! love rainbows ! I would have loves TO see all that in real. But no fun here lock-out !!
    https://gattinawritercramps.blogspot.com/2021/03/sunday-selection_14.html

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    1. Gattina: I hope your lock down ends soon. We are finally starting to open up. Heading over to your Sunday Selections now - and thank you for joining us.

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  25. Thank you for once again bringing us photos from your beautiful festival. I lek the idea of filling up the waterthingie with illuminated fish while under repair. It looks good. More colour joy and light is always welcome.
    I have posted some photos - let's just call tem my Sunday Selection.

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    1. And actually I think I can see a Danish flag in the lineup.

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    2. Charlotte (MotherOwl): I have visited your Sunday Selections and really enjoyed your celebration of one of my favourite colours.
      Of course there is a Danish Flag in that line up.

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  26. Hi EC - it must be lovely to see the lights ... at least the fish improved things! I guess organising things at the moment is more tricky than usual.
    Stay safe - enjoy the rain ... I'm loving our longer days - and the bulbs are beginning to flourish ... all the best - Hilary

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    1. Hilary Melton-Butcher: The co-ordination needed to arrange this festival is huge and goes off so well that it is invisible.
      Enjoy your Spring - to the max.

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  27. Looks so pretty with all the lights!

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  28. Stars and rainbows really steal the show, or so it seems. I enjoyed the colorful Old Parliament House. Was a bit surprised the USA flag wasn't represented. I thought we had a diplomatic presence there. These are wonderful photos of the festival and I was delighted you shared them with us. I'd like to be swimming with the fishes (not literally, of course).

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    1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth: Of course your flag is represented. There is a double row of flagpoles and yours must be on the row I did not show.

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  29. All of this was probably what a lot of people needed - a celebration with lots of lights! I hate to think of the pollution generated by fuelling the power for it all though!

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    1. David M. Gascoigne: You are right. I am glad to say that my city gets a lot of its power (and the amount is increasing) from renewable energy sources.

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  30. Great photos - the lights look good.

    :o)

    Cheers

    PM

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    1. Plastic Mancunian: Thank you. I hope that Spring is lifting your spirits.

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  31. You just packed my Sunday with color and joy! Thanks.

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    1. Grannie Annie: What a lovely thing to say. Thank you.

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  32. I especially love the colourful rainbows in light. Balloon - I love those posts.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure: It seems that many of us (me included) love rainbows. There will certainly be photos from the Balloon Spectacular. I loved it - as I always do.

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  33. Very festive and joyful selections, E.C.! It is heartening to see such color and pizzazz during what are still trying times. :)

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    1. Bea: I love your use of the word pizzazz, which is something which has certainly been subdued over the last year.

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  34. I cannot pick a favorite. I'm always grateful that you go each year and take wonderful pics.

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    1. Unknown: Thank you. Of course I go - I am a slave to routine and adore colour and whimsy.

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    2. This sounds very much like me, Child...slave to routine (I thrive on it) and I too adore colour and whimsy.

      I ESPECIALLY love the fish lights here.

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    3. neena maiya (guyana gyal): The fishes were great weren't they? I was so glad to see them. I am glad to hear that I have another sister across the seas too.

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  35. The lights are spectacular. Lots of fun things to see in Australia!

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    1. gigi-hawaii: There are lots of fun things to see the world over aren't there? I am so grateful to see some of them through the eyes of my blogging friends.

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  36. It is always a treat for me to view your photos of special events in your city. It's almost like I get to view the event with you as you're taking the photos. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a great week and stay safe my friend.

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    1. Mason Canyon: I am so glad. I post the same events year after year and I do worry that I may be boring some people. You stay safe too please.

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  37. Such a magical event! I love lights and sparkleys- so this is right up my alley. So many different light displays! Thanks for sharing. :)
    ~Jess

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    1. DMS ~Jess: I am a big fan too - and am very glad that you enjoyed it with me.

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  38. I love all the lights and the bright colors too.

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    1. Mary Kirkland: I welcome them each and every year.

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  39. Hola Hijo de elefante!!!
    Me encanta este paseo lleno de colores que nos traes
    esta semana
    y que por lo que entiendo va a continuar!
    Por lo que dices no ha sido tan bonito o completo como otros años
    pero a mi me parece en verdad encantador..
    soy amante de las luces y las noches...creo que inspira alegria y que en estos tiempos de confinamiento ayuda
    a que la gente se sienta mejor
    Te deseo el comienzo de una nueva semana con mucha salud y amor. Fuerte abrazo!!!

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    1. eli mendez: I think that other years have been better but the celebration is packed with colour and fun anyway. Colour and fun which we all need. Have a wonderful week.

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  40. Beautiful and colourful images do have a great week.

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    1. Steve: Thank you. I hope your week is lovely too.

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  41. Le due foto con il cuore mi piacciono molto.
    Ciao E.C. ti auguro una serena e felice settimana.

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    1. Giancarlo: That installation was fun wasn't it? Have a wonderful week.

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  42. Loads of lovely colour in these photos. I'd love to see this in person.

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    1. Sammickite: If you come to visit your cousin at the right time, that could happen.

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  43. Everything is lit up beautifully displaying their colours. Love the first photo and have one similar somewhere without the sunset..

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    1. Margaret D: I suspect that lots of people have photographs of that avenue of flagpoles - I know I have several.

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  44. Great images! Rainbows and star are my favoirite ones. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Turkey.

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    1. bread&salt: Welcome and thank you. You would have enjoyed this festival - there were stars and rainbows everywhere.

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  45. I like the broken fishes display best. I don't see it as broken.

    Love, safety, and strength to you.

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    1. Rawknrobyn: I really, really loved the fishes decorating an otherwise ugly (and definitely broken) area. They were gorgeous weren't they?

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  46. What beautiful photos! There is something about neon and illuminated colours in the dark that really feel peaceful! Thanks so much for sharing! :)

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    1. Rain: It was a spectacular display wasn't it? I am so glad that it could be staged again this year.

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  47. All kinds of pretties. I especially enjoyed the lighted grass.
    Stay safe. Be well.

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    1. Sandra Cox: That illuminated grass looked wonderful didn't it? You stay safe and well too please.

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  48. A colorful night sky usually signals the beginning of awesome joyous day EC. Heres to many more.

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    1. Spacer Guy: Thank you. That is something I would certainly raise a glass to.

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  49. Quite a celebratory post! The pics cheered me up immeasurably.

    XO
    WWW

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  50. Coming here and looking at your photos is like going on vacation except I don't have to drain my bank account! Ha! I joke! What bank account? Maybe in another life I'll be rich, famous and of course, young and beautiful. Now, I'm really dreaming, but seriously, I do enjoy your photos and appreciate the fact that you share them with all of us.

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    1. Mildred Ratched: I don't know what I would like in my next life - but fame isn't part of it. Infamy perhaps? And thank you.

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  51. A nice selection of photos indeed. Thanks for sharing and warm greetings!

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    1. Blogoratti: Thank you. I hope you are doing well.

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  52. wow...beautifull pattern of the lamp...i love star and symbol of love...and also rainbow too ^____^

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    1. Kinga K.: This festival is a feast for the eyes.

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  54. Always look forward to quirky fun.
    YOU take special care.
    Buncha hugs,

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    1. Sandra Cox: I think we all NEED fun - and quirky fun is my preference. Thank you - and hugs back to you.

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  55. Love these photos EC!! Brilliant! So much fun! Big Hugs!

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    1. Magic Love Crow: I am glad that you enjoy them. There is at least one more post from enlighten to come.

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  56. Your night photos are impressive - mine are always blurry! So many beautiful colors. Even with COVID restrictions, it looks like a fun event!

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    1. Susan - of every moment: Aren't digital cameras wonderful? I am so grateful to be able to take lots of photos (and keep some of them). Our covid restrictions were never very onerous and are starting to ease and yes, it was was a fun event.

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  57. Lovely colours and lights! I particularly liked the fish - it's nice that they're beautifying something that's unattractive in the daylight. :-)

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    1. Diane Henders: I was really taken with the fish too - though I hope they also repair the water feature.

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  58. The Rainbow is the symbol for so many things now. Here in the UK it's been adopted as the image for the NHS.

    Love all your photos!

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    1. LL Cool Joe: I think that so many of us associate rainbows with positive and indeed beautiful things. Thank you.

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