Since starting this blog I’ve become a lot more mindful. Open to the big and little things that I often took for granted. Everywhere I go these days I’m finding the ordinary in the extraordinary. It’s truly become one of the joys of blogging and so it was for this week’s Daily Post Photo Challenge on Frames. Looking at the world from a different perspective.
Here’s a snippet of some differently framed perspectives of my big wide country.
Ruined Frames
The ruins of outback Silverton framed these wild horses that grazed peacefully and seemed oblivious to our presence.
In Barmera South Australia we stood looking inside the remains of what was once an outback hotel.
These are the Aroona ruins in the Flinders Ranges … if these stone walls could only talk.
Naturally Framed
How awesome it was to stand inside a cave windblown by centuries of ocean waters, creating their own perspective of the never ending horizon.
And underneath the framed rock formation of Admiral’s Arch we stood and looked out for a colony of seals.
This framed canopy which Mother Nature naturally endowed upon this path made for an inspiring walk to Triplet Falls in the Otways.
Man made Frames
Inside rustic buildings we can enjoy the best of both worlds – bringing the outside in.
This photo was taken in a bush hut whilst walking through Mount Cole State Forest. On the inside looking out, great for a cold winter’s day!
In the end it comes down to our perspective and how we see the world.
Let’s all keep the focus framed on the beauty around us. We’re only limited by our imagination and perspective.
If we keep our eyes wide open there’s extraordinary moments to be found everywhere.
May we all keep enjoying the journey.
In response to The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge: Frame
One of the beauties of blogging is that it brings forth things that you didn’t know you had in you. Beautiful photos. The first is like a book cover.
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Amazing frames, Miriam. Enjoyed the pictures of different types of frames.
Jacqueline said very well. Blogging is something that creates ripple in the pool of creativity.
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It most definitely does, for all of us. Thank you. 🙂
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Right. You are most welcome.
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Thanks so much Jacqueline and it’s so true. Blogging has become like a gift to me.
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Me too 🙂
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Excellent post. Good pictures, and the ordinary/extraordinary philosophy is what it is all about for me
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Glad you think the same Derrick.
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Amazing photographs. Great post. Thank you for sharing your travels.
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Lovely photos with a poignant message! There really is beauty all around us, but many of us – myself included – take things for granted. One thing I love about Photography is it opens up my mind to new angles and perspectives, much like you’ve shown here. Beautiful 🙂
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Thanks so much Shaun, appreciate your nice comment. 🙂
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Yes I think taking photos of our everyday world makes us “see”. And you’re right the blogging does it too. I tell you what Miriam, you make me home sick for South Australia often. I particularly like the Aroona shot. Keep on bloggin’
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Sounds like you need a visit back to your home state Louise. 🙂
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Absolutely fantastic photos. Really enjoyed this.
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Thanks so much Moira.
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I love your frames. A delightful way to view the world, Miriam.
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It’s definitely interesting, thanks Ruth.
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How lucky you are to get such Beautiful Natural Framed Pics.
Congrats on your hard work.
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Thanks Cattie. 🙂
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Wonderful photographs and a great thought provoking post. Thank you Miriam.
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Glad you enjoyed, thank you Brigid.
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You have an amazing eye, and great talent. Loved this. It really makes me think.
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Oh, you’re too kind Wendy, thank you.
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Love the photos! Great post. 😃
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Thank you kindly 🙂
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You’re welcome. 😃
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So many beautiful pictures…
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Thanks Simon. 🙂
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My pleasure…
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You blog so well and are a wonderful photographer, Miri. Love reading your posts!
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Aw, thanks so much Diane. You’re very kind. xo
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these are some beautiful photos-well done. I know what you mean about looking for beauty since the blog-lovely post!
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Thank you so much!
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Many lovely aspects of life framed, Miriam. I love the peeping out shots. 🙂 May you always see the beauty that surrounds you.
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Thank you Jo. May we all.
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Beautiful pictures! I only take 1 good picture out of probably 100.
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Haha I bet that’s not true. 🙂
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Well we are our own worst critics! ^-^ But having a new camera has improved the picture quality. The hardest part is having naturally shaky hands…
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Try the anti blur feature!
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Make sure that your shutter speed never goes under 1/125 of a second or grab that tripod!!!
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Wow… these pictures are amazing. The 4th and the 7th are my favorites. Beautiful!
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Thanks Sandra. 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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This is so true for me. Since I decided to challenge myself to the 365 photos and blogging I have begun to see and experience so much. Just by changing one’s perspective even the tiniest bit the view can be altered dramatically.
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I think most of us would agree, thanks Suzie.
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I like the naturally framed pictures the best, but all are stunning. Great job with challenge.
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Thanks so much Steve.
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Love all your framed photos Miriam – great post!
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Thanks Debbie.
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Great collection here!
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Thank you kind sir!
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Thank you.
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You are totally inspiring – even during grief you blossom and bloom – framing the world with your beauty. Thank you for sharing Miriam xx
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What a beautiful thing to say Hayley. Thank you so much. xo
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You’re welcome 🙂 xx
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Oh, my gosh, those photos were incredible! And I’ve also found that blogging makes me much more mindful of things, and much more aware of what I think and how I feel about what’s going on around me. I guess because I’m deciding whether or not to write about it in a post, and I know I have to gather my thoughts in order to do so? Whatever the reason, I agree with you that it’s an unexpected benefit of blogging! Have a terrific day, Miriam!
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Thanks Ann, it’s true isn’t it, it really does make us more mindful. Such an unexpected benefit I never imagined when I started. I’m off to bed now! Enjoy your Thursday Ann.
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Your frame pictures are lovely.
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Thank you.
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The play on words for the title is great! I had to take a second lol.
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Haha Thanks Jason.
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Great photos and great post
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Thanks Bella.
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You framed your photos beautifully. Fun to play with the different types of frames.
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Oh yes, it’s definitely fun. Thanks Otto.
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Your blog is so unique. I follow travel and adventure blogs. Photography blogs as well. Your posts are more the serenity and scenes. Your words and photos always provide a moment of reflection. We should never take our surroundings, loved ones, or lives for granted.
Loved that photo of the horses within the broken frame. Great post.
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What a wonderful comment, thanks so much Andrew. That means a lot to me. xo Have a lovely weekend
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Thanks. You too.
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Wow Miriam – Some truly spectacular shots here! I love those of the horses and the ocean although they are all amazing! Wishing you peace this weekend! x
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Thanks so much Wendy, I hope you have a lovely weekend as well. Hugs to you xo
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Thanks Miriam and big hug returned to you too xx
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Wow! A lovely spectacle, Miriam. ❤
I liked the photos, the frameworks, everything.
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Thank you my dear Monica. 🙂
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You’re very welcome, dear Miriam. I hope you’re well ❤
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I’m doing okay, thanks Monica.
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I’m happy to hear that, dear Miriam ❤
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Another beautiful post, Miriam! And each photograph proved your thought, “Everywhere I go these days I’m finding the ordinary in the extraordinary.” That’s such a deep thought, for even if we live simple lives, there’s so much more we can look towards. 🙂 Have a great week! xo
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Thanks so much Cheryl. And just as I finish writing this I’m going outside into my garden, to dig out more weeds. Again ordinary stuff but looking forward to it. Have a great week yourself. 🙂
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You always pick the most amazing and perfect pictures for your posts. 🙂 ❤
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Aw, shucks, thanks! 🙂
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Beautiful images and I can’t agree more, that sometimes nature but itself could create wonderful frames to higlight the sceeneres. Abandined places shaped by the nature are also very much artistic. Truly great places you’ve captured with the camera.
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Thank you for your kind comments, I appreciate them very much.
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Wow… those are some nice captures.. perfectly resonating well with frames!!! 🙂
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Thanks for your comment Dee and for dropping by.
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Miriam I love this … I’m with you – let’s see the beauty around us, including in the ordinary day-to-day life. What a gift that is!
Those natural frame photos are glorious. The cave really took my breath away.
Sending hugs and love to you my friend xo
Loving and blessings,
Debbie
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Thanks so much Debbie, yes indeed, beauty in the ordinary. Hope your week’s going well. xo
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