Don’t you love those sunsets that make the sky look like a palette of ever changing colors? Like Mother Nature hasn’t quite made up her mind yet whether her brush-strokes should be orange, golden or pink.
I love this time of the year. It’s spring here in Melbourne, the days are getting longer and it’s a perfect time to share some of the brilliant blooms that are coloring my world.
But it’s not just at home that Mother Nature pulls out her easel of colors.
Some of our travels have lead us to some colorful camping spots, like the Pink Lakes in Victoria, about six hours from home. A pristine landscape surrounded by shallow salt encrusted lakes that turn pink with a red algae pigment in the water
It was meant to be simply a stopover but it turned into one of those special off-the-beaten-track places that got under my skin and into my soul.
This week on Thursday’s Special Paula asked us to Think Pink a color synonymous with romance, love and renewal. Somehow it seemed fitting since my last post focused on an up-in-the-air marriage proposal (which I’m still trying to follow up).
Like these two pink love birds I can only hope they’re still on cloud nine together.
October is also Breast Cancer Awareness month so I’m dedicating this post to all the brave women who are fighting their own personal battles including my blogger buddy Diane.
Let’s all Think Pink this October. Reach out to those who need a hug and a smile and make the world around us a brighter one.
Sending lots of love and warm wishes to all my beautiful friends out there.
Sharing also for Nurturing Thursdayand 52 Weeks Photo Challenge: Week 8 – Pink – The Girl that Dreams Awake
Where is this?
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Australia
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Beautiful
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Thank you.
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I love those two pink love birds!
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Gorgeous aren’t they?
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Absolutely!
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Loved the different shades of pink, Miriam. Very vibrant and beautiful pics on this theme.
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Thanks Sayanti.
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Your posts are enticing. Thanks for taking me along on the journey.
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My pleasure Ali.
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How beautiful ..mother nature is beautiful. The pink lakes are beautiful. Yes , love and peace to all having personal battles .
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Absolutely, thanks Bella.
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That first picture is just gorgeous… perfect. I want that hanging on my wall!
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Aw, thanks Sandra, consider it yours! 🙂
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🙂
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This post was so lovely, Miriam. You have such a way of looking at life poetically. Thanks for sharing your perspective on this beauty with us 🙂 Also thank you for being an advocate for Breast Cancer awareness month. ❤ Have a wonderful weekend!!!!!
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You’re very kind, thanks Mack. Hope you have a wonderful weekend too. 🙂
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beautiful…….
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Thank you!
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My sister is a breast cancer survivor. Its been quite a few years and she is still clear. Thank goodness for modern science.
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Absolutely! I also have a good friend who’s a breast cancer survivor. Glad to hear your sister’s doing well.
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Oh Miriam! Just when I thought I couldn’t be in lust with Australia any more!! 😉 Thank you for sharing those stunning photos! ❤
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Thanks so much Niki. So lovely to see you here again. Have a wonderful weekend. xo
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You too Miriam! ❤
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Thanks! ❤️
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What beautiful pictures… I love those pink sunsets – they certainly warm my heart! That pink lake – wow! And ‘Breast Cancer’ awareness is very relevant to my families life as my daughter in law is scheduled for a double mastectomy next week… hard days to come….. She is so lovely and her mum died of breast cancer when she was only 13 and has now discovered she has the BRCA gene so has to choose ‘life’… So sad and yet we are thankful that she is able to have this procedure…. her mum didn’t have that chance of life… Thankyou for this beautiful post which is very poignant xx
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Oh Wendy, you do have hard days ahead of you, no doubt. I hope that your daughter in law will come through her procedure well. Modern medicine has come so far so remain positive and optimistic as I’m sure you will. Sending you lots of love and warmest wishes. xo
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Thanks Miriam – we’re all keeping our fingers crossed for a great outcome in the end.. Bless her – Jenny is keeping her chin up!! Thanks for your thoughts and wishes xx
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You’re most welcome. Jenny sounds like a brave woman. xo
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She is SO BRAVE Miriam… I can’t imagine what she’s really feeling inside as she always keeps a smile on her face.. Thank goodness we are very close – both ‘getting along’ close and ‘vicinity’ close. We only live 5 mins away so we can be there in a jiffy and I’ll be having the girls which they are very used to anyway.. Thanks for your kindness which is very much appreciated and I know you’ll understand why I may not be popping over as much over the next few weeks… xx Keep the kettle on – I’ll be back! x
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Absolutely Wendy. Your mind will be totally on supporting Jenny and her family, as it should be. And I have no doubt that she’ll need and appreciate that support right now. Big hugs and warmest wishes to you all. xo And yes, my kettle is always on for you.☕️
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Thanks Miriam – Bless her – she is so lovely inside and out and we’re very lucky that we can all be around to support her.. you’re right!
I really appreciate your hugs and wishes and I’m looking forward to that cuppa.. xx
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Well, like I said, any time! My door is always open. ☕️. xo
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Thanks Miriam – I’m so glad it is! xx
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Wow Miriam! The pictures are soooo gorgeous! I love the birds and the flower too! My favorite color is yellow, but I do love pink too! It’s sweet that you’re including awareness for breast cancer on your post. I have an Aunt who’s a survivor. Im with you in praying for others who are fighting the same battle!
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Thanks so much Nina, that means a lot.
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These photos are exquisite. The sunset is the prettiest I’ve seen. The second photo of the flowers looks like fluttery butterfly wings and the third like fireworks. And that ocean! Such a lovely way to start the day. Thanks. Now I’ve a hankering to visit Australia.
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Ah, thanks Kim. Glad I’ve inspired you to visit my wonderful country. Have a happy Friday.
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There’s so much beauty from Mothers’ nature and you’ve captured it with photos and your words! Enjoy your weekend. 💕
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Thanks so much. Enjoy your weekend too! 🌿
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‘Love is in the air!’ Stunning photos, Miriam and nature showing off once again – brilliant. The pink sea looks so mysterious abnormal – wonderful. I’m enjoying your theme of romance in the sky…
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Thanks Annika, I love your choice of words… romance in the skies. ❤️
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Visuallly stunning pictures Mirriam.👍👍👍
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Thanks Mich!
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All beautiful Miriam:) Thanks for sharing:)
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My pleasure Divya.
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Gorgeous, Miriam! We had a beautiful pink sunset last night too, but I’ve never seen a pink lake before. What fun! Thanks for a beautiful post!
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Yes, the pink lakes were quite surreal and a lot of fun to explore. Thanks Ann. Have a lovely weekend.
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I know you promised a pink post, but still I am taken aback with this gorgeous entry. I love your love birds, your blooms and your sunset is spectacular. Thank you for the entry. I did not see the pingback earlier.
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Thanks Paula, I’m glad you got it as I wasn’t sure if my ping back worked. Have a great weekend. ❤️
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A beautiful post, Miriam! Thank you for sharing with Nurturing Thursday! Welcome!
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My pleasure Becca, thank you!
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With this weather it really is hard to believe it’s Spring. This time last year we were midst an early fire season.
Must get up to Pink Lakes.
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Yeah, I agree. It’s crazy weather. Feels like we’ve been plunged back into winter today.
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Now that was stunning blog very pink! Beautiful scenic shots too
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Thanks so much David.
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Reblogged this on Simply Etta D..
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“sunsets that make the sky look like a palette of ever changing colors” how beautiful ❤ thanks for sharing. such a cozy feeling reading this haha.
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Thank you kindly!
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Pretty in pink and perfect for Breast Cancer Awareness month. ❤
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Thanks Maverick.
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Beautiful take on “pink”…
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Thanks Sandra
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You should link it to this photo challenge: https://thegirlthatdreamsawake.wordpress.com/2016/09/26/52-weeks-photo-challengeweek-8-pink/
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Thanks for letting me know Sandra. Thank goodness I just checked my Spam folder … I just pulled your comment out of there.
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Weird, isn’t it? I had one of yours sitting in the spam folder the other day… I wonder why some comments wander in there…
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I don’t know. It’s frustrating though …
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I made it a habit to check the spam folder on a regular basis. There is always someone in there who shouldn’t be…
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Yes there is, you’re right.
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I love these pics and all the pink Miriam, your message is lovely as well. Take care and think pink!
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Thanks Debbie. Hope you’ve had a great weekend.
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Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I’ll be thinking pink
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Thank you Jackie! 🙂
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Oh God, these pictures are so visually pleasing ! Like giving your eyes a spa treatment lol loved the pictures Miriam ! 😍
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Thanks Zee, that’s the nicest comment I’ve had today. A spa treatment for the eyes, love it!
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Hehe you are most welcome. I said what I felt 🙂
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This is a lovely post 🙂 thank you for joining even if later:) it’s never to late ! Love all the colours and different views,flowers etc.. beautiful pinks 🙂
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Ah, thank you so much, I appreciate that.
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I am swooning over here! The colors! Oh my gosh, so gorgeous! And that sunset makes me think that’s kind of what Heaven must be like. And I must visit a pink beach someday before I die. What a magical place you live in. 🙂
I will be praying for your friend. That kind of battle shouldn’t be fought alone.
Here’s to living a pink life! *hugs* ❤ ❤
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Thanks so much for your beautiful comment and warm wishes Ness. So glad I can transport you to my pink world with my photos, even if for just a short period of time. Have a lovely week ahead my friend. xo Hugs back ❤️
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Love those colours too! You truly appreciate nature and I really admire the way your capture her beauty in every form. xo
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Thanks Cheryl, I appreciate that! xo
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I truly love your color in nature posts.. 🙂 All of the photos are absolutely brilliant. Pink is such a positive and vibrant color – I love it.
Pooja @lostinprettyeurope
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Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Mesmerizing photos !!!
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Thank you.
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Stunning. Absolutely stunning.
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Thank you so much!
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Your photos are always magnificent
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Love Pink…. i have been to 2 Greek island where the sand was PINK and it was gorgeous 💓
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Islands*
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Sounds absolutely magical. ❤️
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Yup pretty much ❤
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Gorgeous!!
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Thank you my lovely friend
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You bet! ❤️😍❤️
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Beautiful pictures!!
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Thanks Hannah!
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Beautiful xx
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Thank you!
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