Sunday Selections #817

 

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.  River may not join us this week, depending on how her eye is adapting to the cataract surgery she had on Thursday.  If she doesn't she will be missed.

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Sorry I still haven't succeeded in working out how to do a blog hop. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

 I usually run with a theme. I am very grateful to live in a place that has four distinct seasons.  And autumn is starting to show its glory (aboreal fireworks).  So on Anzac Day I went for a walk through the neighbourhood.  Anzac (Australian and New Zealand Army Corp) is a National day of remembrance and first landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli.  It now is a national day of remembrance in Australia, New Zealand and Tonga that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served".

 

Lest we forget indeed.

 

And then to my autumnal walk - with some late lingering summer beauty and some promises of things to come in spring.

 

The red on the top of the photinia hedge is not autumn colour but new growth.

 Finishing with a pot of spring bulbs - coming up months too early.

 

We live in a beautiful world.  I hope you find beauty too, this and every week.

 

Sunday Selections #771

 

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. This week I am continuing to revel in autumn.  Yesterday morning (too early for himself) we took a lake cruise to see the colour on the water.  It was foggy and there was some low cloud when we arrived, but it cleared to a beautiful sunny (but cool) morning.

Settle back with the beverage of your choice.  Just for a change a lot of photos follow.

I think that much of my city is beautiful - and I am very grateful.

In other news many of you know Andrew.  On Thursday of last week his long term and much loved partner R died unexpectedly.  My heart goes out to Andrew and to all those that love him and/or R.