tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post1444319372628796352..comments2024-03-30T01:52:58.822+11:00Comments on Elephant's Child: Sunday Selections #339Elephant's Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-88679445344071043532017-08-11T16:15:24.369+10:002017-08-11T16:15:24.369+10:00Kim: I suspect they would be. A long drive, but ...Kim: I suspect they would be. A long drive, but worth it. And there were lots of birds too. Including superb fairy wrens.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-54419278776330839782017-08-11T14:54:40.227+10:002017-08-11T14:54:40.227+10:00They look like gardens that would be worth visitin...They look like gardens that would be worth visiting even from Melbourne! <br />Kimhttp://www.lirralirra.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-13498672934193671262017-08-10T10:16:03.647+10:002017-08-10T10:16:03.647+10:00John Wiswell: They can get very large, but I don&...John Wiswell: They can get very large, but I don't often see them this big. Perfect conditions for them I suppose.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-64819858765709138802017-08-10T10:15:20.915+10:002017-08-10T10:15:20.915+10:00Sandra Cox: The one legged stance I can perfect -...Sandra Cox: The one legged stance I can perfect - so long as I have something to hold on to.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-10471807179737126562017-08-10T01:51:17.628+10:002017-08-10T01:51:17.628+10:00Do koi typically grow that large? I don't thin...Do koi typically grow that large? I don't think I've ever seen them get so big (or bright) in person. I love how they contrast against the water.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-75219415630200699612017-08-10T00:27:01.907+10:002017-08-10T00:27:01.907+10:00As in the first couple of pics, I tried the one- l...As in the first couple of pics, I tried the one- legged stance in my morning yoga routine. I didn't have nearly the success:)Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-29595065199484664232017-08-09T11:57:11.406+10:002017-08-09T11:57:11.406+10:00Riot Kitty: We don't go out anywhere near eno...Riot Kitty: We don't go out anywhere near enough (by his standards) but do go to some amazing places. A kite festival this weekend.<br />And thank you re the photos.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-2819744343910086032017-08-09T11:55:20.596+10:002017-08-09T11:55:20.596+10:00Seems like you go to an awful lot of lovely places...Seems like you go to an awful lot of lovely places. I would buy your photos, they are that good.Riot Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725825736285347870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-53363080868018460382017-08-09T10:14:55.478+10:002017-08-09T10:14:55.478+10:00Sandra Cox: They are. Small birds, but very, ver...Sandra Cox: They are. Small birds, but very, very beautiful.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-35268038134323249172017-08-09T09:57:32.229+10:002017-08-09T09:57:32.229+10:00That Red-rumped Parrot is gorgeous.That Red-rumped Parrot is gorgeous.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-81059347560179593082017-08-09T09:34:25.128+10:002017-08-09T09:34:25.128+10:00Andrew Maclaren-Scott: I couldn't do it, but ...Andrew Maclaren-Scott: I couldn't do it, but the bird in question looked totally 'laxed. I am not certain whether it had another leg - I never saw it.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-70996313035952177142017-08-09T08:42:21.616+10:002017-08-09T08:42:21.616+10:00Great images as ever. Wish I could ask a bird abou...Great images as ever. Wish I could ask a bird about that standing on one leg thing. Looks awkward and precarious for little if any benefit to me, but then I am not a bird.Andrew MacLaren-Scotthttps://andrewmaclarenscott.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-72362373052800956322017-08-09T08:20:59.861+10:002017-08-09T08:20:59.861+10:00sonia a. mascaro: Thank you. We really did have ...sonia a. mascaro: Thank you. We really did have a lovely day.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-61517726108847040992017-08-09T08:20:31.526+10:002017-08-09T08:20:31.526+10:00Lynn: It is. Very nice. Hopefully we won't ...Lynn: It is. Very nice. Hopefully we won't leave such a long gap between visits.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-20144840056102082862017-08-09T08:19:44.146+10:002017-08-09T08:19:44.146+10:00Granny Annie: I would really, really like a water...Granny Annie: I would really, really like a water feature in our yard too. I suspect it won't happen.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-31044399098830376602017-08-09T07:24:06.303+10:002017-08-09T07:24:06.303+10:00Wow! Gorgeous photos! The ducks and birds are love...Wow! Gorgeous photos! The ducks and birds are lovely! And the japanese gardens are really wonderful! sonia a. mascarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415359150944729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-54363549864634066762017-08-09T02:38:17.900+10:002017-08-09T02:38:17.900+10:00That looks like a nice somewhere to go!That looks like a nice somewhere to go!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-2989181440636579902017-08-08T22:46:44.392+10:002017-08-08T22:46:44.392+10:00All so beautiful. Love the Koi pond and always wa...All so beautiful. Love the Koi pond and always wanted one in my yard.Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-56050822747456486052017-08-08T19:42:10.617+10:002017-08-08T19:42:10.617+10:00orvokki: Thank you. There were definitely both o...orvokki: Thank you. There were definitely both of those things.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-43767109259073333952017-08-08T17:32:42.376+10:002017-08-08T17:32:42.376+10:00Beautiful Japanese garden. There is serenity and p...Beautiful Japanese garden. There is serenity and peace.<br />Hugsorvokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408082210385156163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-39259913536261383832017-08-08T16:25:45.500+10:002017-08-08T16:25:45.500+10:00Geo.: Thank you. I think we all need an oasis of...Geo.: Thank you. I think we all need an oasis of peace and calm (and beauty) from time to time. I know I do.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-18194699232097443172017-08-08T15:36:57.155+10:002017-08-08T15:36:57.155+10:00Your photos compose a meditation in themselves. Th...Your photos compose a meditation in themselves. Thanks so much for bringing us along. I really needed it. You are remarkable.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-72833311086460406512017-08-08T15:02:11.128+10:002017-08-08T15:02:11.128+10:00Anna: It would be lovely in Spring. Or when the ...Anna: It would be lovely in Spring. Or when the myriad of azaleas are in bloom. Last time we went it was summer - and hot.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-2639216652815942532017-08-08T14:55:06.533+10:002017-08-08T14:55:06.533+10:00oh wow.. I was there just after it opened and have...oh wow.. I was there just after it opened and have thought about going back... maybe next spring would be a good time to go.. thanks for your great photographic reminderAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620588456375419442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-53557966760630444522017-08-08T14:55:03.766+10:002017-08-08T14:55:03.766+10:00Lady Fi: Thank you. There will be many more phot...Lady Fi: Thank you. There will be many more photos from here.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com