I know I’ve said it before but since starting this blog I’ve become so much more mindful. Everywhere I go I see life with grateful eyes. From the mountains to the ocean and everything in between … even in my backyard. With the right perspective the ordinary moments become extraordinary.
This week Frank’s Tuesday photo challenge was Nature’s Beauty, another opportunity to share some of my world and mother nature’s beauty, in all her seasons and moods.
In Spring
It’s Spring now, my favorite season, a season of new beginnings when blossoms turn into fragrant flowers that smell like love and spring rain transforms trickles into waterfalls.
“‘Is the spring coming?’ he said. ‘What is it like?’ …
‘It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine, and things pushing up and working under the earth.’”
—Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden
In Summer
Under a lush jeweled fern canopy we gaze up and feel the coolness and reprieve of a blazing sun.
“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”
—John Muir.
And looking down, whether walking barefoot along a pristine beach (like the one here at Wilsons Prom) or kicking up leaves in Autumn, we can appreciate what’s at our feet.
In Autumn
A time of color and renewal and the best time to head into the mountains of Arkaroola
The sun tires of summer and sighs itself into autumn. ~Terri Guillemets
Standing underneath the towering girth of the Ada Tree I almost expect to see elves.
In Winter
Winter is rugging up, invigorating walks, misty mornings and the freshness of a new day.
What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness – Author Unknown.
Nature in my backyard
We don’t have to go far to appreciate nature’s beauty. It can be right in front of us, in our own backyard.
Colorful moments that fleetingly come our way … if we keep our eyes open.
Yesterday we traveled to Sale to clear out mum’s vegetable garden and yard, overgrown with weeds resembling Jack’s Beanstalk. By the time we finished it was transformed.
Nature’s beauty is food for the soul.
All we have to do is keep our eyes open and we’ll find it all around us.
Have you had your fix today?
In response to Frank’s Tuesday theme: Nature’s Beauty at Dutch goes the Photo
Absolutely right
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Thanks Derrick.
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I love the snaps you shared with us. Thank you!
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You’re most welcome.
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Lovely words, beautiful pictures 😊
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Thanks so much Clive.
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I couldn’t agree more, Nature’s beauty is food for the soul. Stunning pic’s ! 🙂
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Thanks Lynne. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend.
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It’s great, thank you. You have a good one too. 🙂
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Fabulous!!
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Thank you!
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Writing makes change how we think till now.. It has a magic!
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It does indeed!
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Some beautiful photographs to take us through the seasons in nature. It is always amazing ☺
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Nature always inspires, doesn’t it? Thanks Xenia.
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Such loverly photos. We live in a beautiful world wherever nature exists.Thank you for sharing.
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My pleasure Mark. And I agree. Your photos are always amazing.
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Thank you. I can’t get enough of the Tasmanian wilderness it’s so pristine.
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Absolutely! You live in a beautiful part of Australia.
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This is EXACTLY what I needed to read today. All of those quotes you included are divine. Makes me want to pick up those books and read them in like 20 seconds. 🙂 I’m glad it’s spring there. Life seems to be bursting at the seams to renew itself. The pictures are as gorgeous as ever. Especially your mum’s garden. Lovely post by a lovely soul sister.
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Hey Jess, I’ve missed you! I’m so glad you enjoyed this. Big hugs to you, my lovely soul sis. ❤️😊
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I just saw yesterday that it’d been a week since I posted on my blog. Wowsa. This week zoomed by.
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Love the photos! The dog coat would fit right in here in Maine! Plaid is our favorite color! 😉
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Thanks, that’s pretty cool. 🙂
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Did my post show up in your reader? Not sure its working right.
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No it didn’t. I went direct to your blog.
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Thanks.
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Beautiful. I’m sure cleaning out your mom’s garden had to be a special time, bringing back special memories.
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It did Wendy. Felt good to be out in her garden doing what she once loved.
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That first picture… the waterfall… oh, it’s perfect! And spring is also my favorite…
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Thanks Sandra, another spring girl …
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I wish that’s where we were right now! But… we’re heading in the opposite direction… I’ve got a few months….
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Ooh, I’ll send some sunshine your way … 🙂
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🙂 Thanks
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What a beautiful post. 🙂
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Thanks Brenda. xo
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My pleasure.💜
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So nice! It’s a beautiful description of each season, each one of them with their unique beauty!
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Thanks, I appreciate your nice comment.
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Great photos
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Such beautifully matched photographs and quotes! Of course, being an Autumn girl, I loved the Terri Guillemets quote the most!
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Smiling here. I’m glad Mandy. Hope you’re doing well. Has your baby boy come home? 🙂
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Yes he has – many hugs have been shared!
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That’s so nice.
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Every season has its special touches but like you, I enjoy spring most of all. I could live with sunny days at 25 degrees with mild nights all year round!
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Absolutely, that’s my ideal weather. Thanks Carol. 🙂
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wow Miriam, this post is beautiful ! Love it
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Aw, thanks so much Brooke. xo
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One photo more beautiful than the next. Your captures of nature are astounding. Such beauty all around
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Thanks Lisa, isn’t nature just amazing.
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Lovely captures of the four seasons.
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Thanks so much.
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These pictures!!!!!! Oh my lanta…… I mean your pictures are always spectacular, but WOW! I told my husband that one of the reasons I love blogging is that it allows me to really live in the moment, be mindful of each second, find the humor in little things, and be cognizant of more than my day-to-day. I see you resonate a similar sentiment. Thanks for sharing, Miriam 🙂
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I most definitely do Mack. And I’m so glad you do as well, I think as bloggers most of us appreciate the day to day things Thanks so much for your lovely comment.
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I know exatly wht you mean-your pictures are stunning!
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Aw, thanks so much!
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Whoa! That’s a whole lot of variety of colours. Nature will never ever cease to amaze me 🙂
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I agree, thanks. Yes indeed, every season has it’s beauty.
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So much stunning nature! Love the images that you shared in this post!
Thank you!
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You’re most welcome. Thanks Frank.
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Wow – that tree trunk and the lush jewelled fern… amazing! Spring is such a lovely ‘refreshing’ season… new life, new beginnings… wonderful! xx
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Thanks Wendy, I agree. Love it. 🌿
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It amused me when I read this as I recently had a trip to a local park and took some fabulous photo’s of some really old trees… indeed when my mum died, we had a tree planted in the avenue of trees and scattered her ashes there.. it’s a beautiful place where the deer pass by daily.. mum would’ve loved it. So there you have it.. a love passed down through generations and across the oceans.. x
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And still growing strong. Oh, that’s so beautiful. Love it. xo
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Yes and it makes a lovely place to meet up with the family for an annual picnic! x
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Sounds like a perfect place actually! xo
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Thanks for the reminder to always try to be mindful of the beauty around us! Seriously, that can’t be said often enough….
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Thanks Ann. It really does change the way we look at things…
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Nice photos Miriam. My nature fix today was saying farewell to the two horses that have living here for six months. They are friendly beasts and I am sad they have gone.
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Oh, that would have been hard. I know what it’s like to get attached to a horse.
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This a really beautiful tribute to Nature and her seasons. Loved it.
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Thanks so much Brigid, glad you enjoyed.
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I am always trying to get a nature fix!
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I’m sure you are Anne. I think we’re like peas in a pod!
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*DreamySigh* Oh it’s all so pretty! Yes, my spirit just drinks in all the beauty. Thank you! 😀 ❤
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So glad you liked it my friend. Drink it all in and savour it. 🙂 Happy Wednesday. xo
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*glugglugglug* 😀
Happy … Thursday to you sweetheart! ❤ (had to check the date thing, lol)
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😊❤️😊
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Gorgeous nature’s bounty. Beautiful photos 🙂
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Thanks Jackie.
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I m glad you started this blog ❤❤❤ It is a blessing in itself….
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What a kind beautiful thing to say. Thank you my dear. ❤️
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It is the truth ❤
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As always, I love your photos! They are breathtaking and sing of life! Thanks for sharing them. Your mindfulness is contagious. 🙂
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You’re most welcome Lulu. I’m glad it’s contagious. Sometimes I think I post them more for myself, just to keep me positive and motivated … it’s not always easy.
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Great post, and wonderful photos!
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Thank you my mountain friend!
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It is such an amazing feeling when you are going about your day and all of a sudden you become conscious of your appreciation for the earth that you are a part of. I hope that more people in this world follow in your footsteps. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
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It’s my pleasure. Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely comment. Much appreciated.
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What type of red bird is that you have in your back garden? Never seen one of those before.
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