Thursday, September 16, 2010

A Spring Walk...

My trusty little camera that goes with me when I am out and about,
capturing moments in time
so I can reflect on the wonder of it all....


I photograph the new spring leaves as if I've never seen them before.
They seem such a wonder to me, so golden green..


and look at the moon there in a clear blue sky.
I was told long ago by an old maori friend..
that when the crescent moon is tipped -
rain is coming.


The rains, the forecasters are telling us, will come and the river will be flooded..
the mighty Waikato that flows through our city
will be a raging torrent...
the taniwha at every bend of the river will be ranting and raving

He piko...he taniwha!

but just now as my camera and I go walking, all is calm...
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8 comments:

  1. Lovely photos J, isn't the spring green so very beautiful. I do hope that the river doesn't rise any more as we might not be able to get down tomorrow afternoon and then home again so much later!!

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  2. Such a peaceful shot of the river and bridge. How forceful nature can be when it wants to. This shot is so serene. I will hope that too much more rain doesn't fall on your lovely land.

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  3. Wonderful pictures! And so true that every Spring seems like the first Spring. (Putting me in mind of a song from 'Brother Sun, Sister Moon' (Zepherelli?) "Morning is breaking, Like the first morning...")

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  4. What fun, to take a walk and record it with photos. I, too, like doing this around my place. It trains me to really see the world around me, it's nuances of color and form. I enjoy seeing life through your eyes. Very nice. I've been meaning to tell you how much I like the quote in your header. Doesn't he have so many inspiring and affirming quotes?

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  5. You are indeed a woman after one's own heart, Joan!

    At one with nature:)

    xoxox

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  6. Lovely pics. Serene and beautiful. I'll trade your spring rain for our ugly nearly-autumn one today :) That acidy-green of spring is just a color of renewal, isn't it? Gorgeous!

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  7. What lovely photos Joan, we have been on an autumn walk today! New Zealand really does look beautiful. Jane xx

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