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.
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usually run with a theme. This week we are going back to Enlighten. Many of the buildings in the Parliamentary Triangle were illuminated. As I so often say, come wander with me. Slowly.
Then to Questacon - celebrating science and technology.
I hope you find light in your week.
Beautiful pictures. There is so much to see and do.
ReplyDeletemxtodis123: There is, and in these times when so many are struggling I really appreciate that much of it is free.
DeleteWhat an event to look forward to each year. For the colors alone!
ReplyDeleteStrayer: I do look forward to it - and love the colour.
DeleteThose lights are incredible!
ReplyDelete...the 80's. I am old enough to remember them. Not willing to go back!
That black shadow taking a selfie... oy vey. What a tribute to modern distraction. Makes ya think.
Sandi: That black shadow is a statue - but it does look like someone taking a selfie doesn't it (and I will probably always look at it that way now).
DeleteHi EC - it must be an inspiring or more than one exhibition (within the Exhibition spaces) ... I'd love to visit to understand more and actually see these amazing designs. Gorgeous - no wonder you love taking as much in as you can - even slowly. Thank you for sharing with us ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHilary Melton-Butcher: Over the weekend when Enlighten is running many of the buildings stay open late too - so that you can also enjoy the treasures inside. And all of them DO have treasures.
DeleteThanks for the tour. Illumination does show buildings and places in an intriguing light.
ReplyDeleteDUTA: It really does change perspective and I hope that people go into the illuminated buildings too.
DeleteRiver Fairchild - Thank you for sharing your wanderings with us! So many things to see in your city. So much color and beauty everywhere, no matter what season it is. I’m sure you have residents who never venture out to see what’s going on. Too bad for them and I’m glad you’re not one of them.
ReplyDeleteBe kind to yourself as the week progresses and I hope you feel okayish. Hugs to you.
River Fairchild: As you know I am a beauty addict and hunt it out. I don't have far to look either. I am sure that some people do miss out on a lot of things - and indeed we do too. I hope this coming week is indeed okish. More appointments. Sigh. And the week after too.
DeleteI woke to a dreary and rainy morning, but I sure did enjoy seeing all the light you delivered in your post. Sending you lots of love and thanks for continuing your journey, and including me. :-)
ReplyDeleteDJan: We have a grey and damp morning too. Mind you the garden is loving it, and I enjoyed seeing the raindrops sparkling. I am always happy to share our expeditions with you dear friend.
DeleteThanks for a nice walk, for which I didn't even have to get my bum off the chair ;-)
ReplyDeleteSean Jeating: It was a very long walk. I was glad to do it but very glad to get my bum back on first the car seat and then a chair when we finished.
Delete;-) I can understand this pretty well.
DeleteSean Jeating: I walked over seven kilometres that night after a very long day, and was a tired puppy for days.
DeleteWow, so nice to see the lights and colours. I'm amazed at the technology that allows those "light murals"! Thanks for the tour. :-)
ReplyDeleteDiane Henders: It blows me away, each and every year.
DeleteWhat a great way to start a wet Sunday morning here in Melbourne. Looks like you had an interesting night out.
ReplyDeleteCathy: It was.
DeleteToday is a blast of color. I like it!
ReplyDeleteMike: It was even more colourful to be there.
DeleteThe light projections are so artistic
ReplyDeleteroentare: They are. They are always clever and often moving.
DeleteThanks for sharing your bright light displays with us. It's been a rather wet and gloomy week. I hope the sun will shine for you and me this week.
ReplyDeleteTake care and rest those feet.
Hugs, Julia
Julia: It has been wet and grey here for the last few days but we needed the rain and I welcome it. I hope you get some sunshine. Not the feet so much as the wobbly legs paid for that walk.
DeleteGood morning EC....more colour to brighten our days. I hope your day, and the week ahead are filled with joy and relaxation. Take good care...cuddles to Batty and Odie. :)
ReplyDeleteLee: Thank you. Sadly not a lot of relaxation in the coming week. Hopefully there will be joy - as I hope there is in yours.
DeleteThere are some really intriguing displays, and less of 'look at what brilliant displays I can make'. They are quite meaningful, and I really like the projection of Telephonist Trish.
ReplyDeleteAndrew: I really liked Telephonist Trish too. They feature librarians too - forgotten but essential people.
DeleteAn incredible wander. I love it all.
ReplyDeleteJoanne Noragon: As we did.
DeleteWhat a good walk you had and being able to see all these beauties EC. Love them.
ReplyDeleteMargaret D: Thank you.
DeleteWhat beautiful photos, like postcards! Great ride! Thanks for taking us with you!
ReplyDeleteKaterinas Blog: It is my pleasure.
DeleteAdore your wonderful captures! Really good work
ReplyDeleteCloudia: And there are many, many more photos too.
DeleteYou guys do this VERY well! Well done, EC! (PS--I'm glad you're out and about!)
ReplyDeleteBill: Thank you. I am not out and about much, but some things are definitely worth the effort.
DeleteYou keep showing us why Canberra is a world class city, Sue.
ReplyDeleteDavid M. Gascoigne: Sadly my city has significant problems. Not least we are rapidly encroaching on land that is home to one or more endangered species. It does have a lot to recommend it still though.
DeleteYes, just wander and enjoy. Light up your life. I wish I had your ability.
ReplyDeletegigi-hawaii: Thank you. I paid the price for the walk but am glad that I persevered.
DeleteThat was a wonderful tour to enjoy with my morning cuppa!
ReplyDeleteMore cities should adopt such an undertaking. I think it would help enhance a feeling of pride in our residents.
Thank you for a very "enlightening" post, EC!
Gini and I hope you're feeling well today.
Wally Jones: I would like to see much more focus on the natural wonders that live within my city and its surrounds but there is certainly room for events like these too. Thank you and Gini.
DeleteIt must be lovely to have a wander among all the colour and design. Love it! Have a great week, EC.
ReplyDeleteMarie Smith: Thank you - you have a wonderful week too.
DeleteDear EC
ReplyDeleteThe fascinating lights and images do make you look at these buildings (and what they contain) in a different way. It's so good that it is free to enjoy too. Thank you for letting us enjoy them.
Best wishes (and here's to a good week for you)
Ellie
Ellie Foster: I really hope that more people are intrigued enough to go into these buildings. They are packed with wonders and I really love that Enlighten showcases them. You have a great week too.
DeleteThat must be quite the experience in person as I'm sure the photos don't do it justice.
ReplyDeleteAlex J. Cavanaugh: It is quite an experience - and a heap of fun. You are right about the photos too.
DeleteAwesome photos. I hope you have a great new week ahead,
ReplyDeleteRasmaSandra: Thank you - you too.
Deletei enjoy every photos that you share here, I like the colorfull light and night vibes.....it's so alive!!! Have a great day...
ReplyDeleteMbul Kecil: Thank you. It certainly brings this area of town to life.
DeleteI asked my ACT cousin if she went to Enlighten, and she said no, it was too crowded, but I think that's a shame as it looks so interesting. We should take opportunities to enjoy creativity when they are offered. Oh well.... I have enjoyed going there with you via the photos!
ReplyDeleteShammickite: We tend not to go on the weekend for that reason, but mid week the crowds are quite reasonable. I am glad we went. And agree with you about celebrating creativity.
DeleteI love seeing pictures of places and things that I know I will never see in person so I thank you for sharing your pictures.
ReplyDeleteMary Kirkland: It is wonderful to have our worlds brought closer together in the blogosphere isn't it?
DeleteThank you for the lovely walk, I always appreciate seeing these exhibitions through your lens.
ReplyDeleteMy selections are over here.
messymimi: Thank you. I really enjoyed your selections - even if Blogger messed with the order of your photos.
DeleteI always enjoy seeing Enlighten through your eyes, you show us the best, most colourful parts. I liked seeing Trish and wonder were there images of other workers besides the woman in the fifth from bottom photo?
ReplyDeleteTried to say this yesterday but kept getting "failed to publish try again later" Hope this is "later" enough.
River: I am sorry that you got hit with the failed to publish glitch - and it seems it was later enough. There were images of other workers - but this post was photo heavy enough.
DeleteAwesome post. LOVED all the lights, they made me smile. Wondering on your own is always fun. Hubby and I like to do that. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteSandy: There were a lot of people there, but it was a well behaved and happy crowd - and consequently happy wanderings.
DeleteIt's mind blowing to see how well saturated those images are and there are so many!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a really good festival, I don't think there's a photo I like less than the others.
Have a good week
kylie: It is a really good festival and one I am reluctant to miss. There is music too - and a myriad of food stalls. Less quirky fun than other years but it was still worth the long and hard walk. Thank you about the photos. I took literally hundreds.
DeleteCity lights, so alluring and bright. I love that you show us your beautiful city. I would like to walk with you there in person, and promise to walk slowly.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte (MotherOwl) I would love to walk with you - and rather a lot of other bloggers. And don't worry about walking slowly for me - so long as you are prepared to wait at the end.
DeleteWhen I saw "Words for Wednesday", I thought... oops I missed the Sunday post. And here I am.
ReplyDeleteNice outing. Loved wandering with you. As always. : )
Caterina: Thank you for coming back, and it was a nice outing.
DeleteHow lovely to wander with you and enjoy the light displays.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good festival for folks to enjoy.
I do hope your week is going well.
All the best Jan
Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. I hope you and Eddie have a great week too.
DeleteSuch a wonderful place to stroll and have a eye fest!
ReplyDeleteAnne in the kitchen: It is a lovely spot at any time of the day/year. The lights just add a new level.
DeleteJust wandering sounds perfect! Lovely to see all these photos. You took a perfect selection, beautiful and interesting.
ReplyDeleteDeniseinVA: Wandering suits us well - and thank you.
DeleteIt was lovely to take a wander with you EC through your vibrant city, thank you
ReplyDeleteKim: I am very grateful for the company I have on my wanders.
DeleteSuch beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing. I love the murals.
ReplyDeleteRain: Thank you. This is an annual treat for us.
DeleteGracias, amiga por compartir esta bonita serie de fotografías, de tan espectacular y creativa proyección de luz y color.
ReplyDeleteMe gustan más el resultado conseguido en la calle, paseo o jardines, más que las de las fachadas de los edificios.
Un abrazo, y espero de que todo vaya bien.
Manuel: Thank you. I really like the lights playing on the trees too.
DeleteFirst, I hope this will publish and second, I hope you see it, since I am a week late visiting.
ReplyDeleteI bet Sami had a ball seeing all those murals. You have so many opportunities for community events that we don't here. I loved slowly walking through the various venues with at Enlighten, dear friend.
Bleubeard and Elizabeth: Spam claimed you, but I have rescued you. I hope Sami saw the murals somewhere, but to the best of my knowledge she doesn't visit me. Enlighten is fun isn't it?
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