Sunday Selections #391

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.
 
The meme is now continued by River at Drifting through life.  The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to River.  Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen. 
 
Like River I usually run with a theme.  I fail there again this week.  It has been a busy week, a painful week, a worrying week, and a tiring week.
Snippets only again.

First from the sky.  I do hope I never lose my wonder and joy in clouds and skyscapes. 

The last is a reflection of that same dawn, that I spotted in the lounge room window as I was coming inside.

The birds continue to delight us.  We now have a small flock of King Parrots who are visiting regularly.  We are in (not yet officially declared) drought and times are tough so we are happy to feed them.

The rainbow lorikeets are regular visitors too.  Badly behaved regular visitors who punch well above their weight and intimidate other birds.  Still welcome though.

We have visited the lake and the kangaroos for heart balm too.

The collars and ear tags on the kangaroos show that they have been given contraceptives to attempt to maintain the numbers without the obscenity (and public outrage) of yet another cull.

In case you hadn't realised, I do love going down to the lake.  It is a peaceful and beautiful spot in the heart of the city.

Sunday Selections #390

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.
 
The meme is now continued by River at Drifting through life.  The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to River.  Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen. 
 
Like River I usually run with a theme.  This week I am going to be a bit more random.  Snippets from the week.

We have had some chilly mornings (which I love).

  
Despite the chilliness there are hints of spring.  The anemones are starting to bloom.  Beautifully.

 Yesterday morning I spent a happy couple of hours marvelling at the lunar eclipse.  Even by my standards it was an early start.  The mad woman and her camera were outside shortly before 4.30.  It was well worth it.  Some less than stellar photos follow ( I find getting reasonable photographs of the moon at any time a challenge).

Once the eclipse started I was amazed at how quick it was.

It snuck behind a tree here...

And a restful almost dawn to finish with....

 

Sunday Selections #389

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.
 
The meme is now continued by River at Drifting through life.  The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to River.  Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen. 
 
Like River I usually run with a theme.  This has been a grey week, both literally and metaphorically.

However, heading out the door early to go to Lifeline one morning this week I was stopped in my tracks by a truly spectacular dawn.  I HAD to rush inside for my camera and nearly missed the bus.  And it would have been worth it if I had.

This is a more normal dawn for us.  Pretty, but understated.

And these images will explain why I rushed inside for my camera.

Sadly those red skies didn't warn us of ANY moisture falling from the skies.

There were other patches of colour and drama in my grey week too.

 

This King Parrot has got quite clever, and comes to the back yard rather than the front.  He and his female companion can be fed there without being menaced by other birds.

The Bearded Ravens are such majestic birds.  Sadly they too give way to the bully boy antics of the much smaller Rainbow Lorikeets featuring in the next photos.

 Finally, please send some good wishes.  The eldest of my brothers has a health crisis and we are all worried.