Sydney is experiencing unusually warm and humid weather for Autumn. Yesterday was no exception 30+oC and humidity in the high 80s even with cloud cover.
This light yellow ochre painted house is one of my favourites in Leichhardt. I slowly made my way home from Norton Street yesterday afternoon. I was struck by the vibrant and contrasting colours of the magenta flowers against the dark green trees. The hazy appearance of the picture is due to the light coming from the behind the yew.
Vertical garden
The future is here from the designers of Sydney Central Park.
Jacaranda shade
This old Jacaranda provides shade from the noon sun. It’s feather like leaves gently undulate, caressing the breeze.
Here is a post about the shadows cast by the Jacaranda’s branches in Spring.
I spy
Growing up they were called steam rollers 😊 this is the modern day equivalent.
Celebrate diversityÂ
Apart from the fact that working in education energises me, I love that diversity is celebrated.
Happy Sydney Mardi Gras courtesy of UNSW Australia (formerly known as the University of New South Wales).
Almost Autumn
The pink and yellow of these frangipani flowers remind me that Summer is nearing its end; Autumn’s just over a week away.
Pagoda, Chinese Garden of Friendship, Sydney
Roofs and columns, detail, 2014
Reflecting on the bigger picture
Nature’s reminder of the importance of the ‘how’ and the ‘why’
Walking from Randwick shops to my office, the vibrant pink of this hibiscus attracted my attention. Quickly activating the photo app on my phone, I hoped the breeze would not move the blooms too much. Visualising hot pink against a contrasting green background with an accent of yellow, I focussed and clicked several times.
While reviewing the pictures I noticed that in editing the leaves to make the flower the star I would lose the way the sunshine catches the leaves. Instead I decided to allow the pride of the plant to draw one’s gaze to the powerhouse of the plant.
On reflection I realised that I am often drawn to the prize without thinking about the bigger picture – focussing on the ‘what’ rather than the ‘how’ and the ‘why’.
Look at me!
Lizard, Chinese Garden, Sydney, 2014
CBD
Cheerful Blue Duck
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