Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ 
Spiders are not my favourite creatures. But this spider had a certain unusual beauty.
Never had I been in a position where I was looking at the underside of a spider. He was actually in the process of creating his web across my garden pathway. All these nodules on his body seemed to be pulsing as he worked.
The photo was taken in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula.
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Nature Notes #40
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Weaving web magic
Hypnotic fearful beauty
Charms of a spider
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Spider Beauty
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Water from a Distance
Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Long distance shot of Dromana pier reaching out into Port Phillip Bay. (I tried to work around the wires and balance them in!)
This was taken from my summery back verandah early this morning.
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Watery Wednesday #66
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Distant blue coolness
Summer dreaming by the bay
Holiday heaven
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Crazy Critter
Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A Christmas gift ( + chocolate) from one of my senior students.
He knew I would love something a bit crazy!
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Ruby Tuesday meme
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Bright crazy critter
Like a scarfed baby ostrich
Fun-loving Christmas
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Magpie Profiles

Collage by Gemma Wiseman ~Profiles of a baby magpie who visits our verandah in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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Mosaic Monday meme
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Little feathered friend
Often wandering lonely
Loves our company
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Walk Tall
Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ 
Baby magpie wandering my verandah in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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Monochrome Monday/Monochrome Maniacs
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Head high and walk tall
No matter the size and shape
Proud identity
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Like a Sea Anemone...
Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ 
Early summer flower in my neighbour's garden, Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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Today's Flowers #70
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Long arcing soft spikes
Like a sea anemone
Bright summer flower
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Regal Leisure
Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ 
Shadow is enjoying his personal boudoir.
(A couch in the spare bedroom complete with cushions and a blanket ensures his ultimate comfort).
He gave me a a moment of posing for the camera before falling asleep yet again.
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Pet Pride meme
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Enjoy regal rest
Balm for the body and soul
Wise gems from Shadow
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SONGS ABOUT AUSTRALIA
- Damien Leith - his citizenship ceremony in Tenterfield + he sings "Tenterfield Saddler" - Australia Day 2007
- "I Still Call Australia Home" - Peter Allen's beautiful song sung by the Outback Singers - absolutely stunning!
- "I Am Australian" - delightful Australian images synchronise with a song of the Australian spirit - The Seekers
- "Great Southern Land" - the deepest wells of the Australian spirit - Icehouse (1989)
Australian Photography, Painting & Music Links
- Tia Kane Art - Chinese art through Australian eyes
- Kieran Murphy - Amazing 19yr old (2008) guitarist - Melbourne = "The Chase"
- Ian Wallace - Award winning photographer from Tasmania
- Lindsay Buckland - Music - Eclipse of the Common Sense - Melbourne, Australia
- Andonis - Heroic Mosaic Art - Melbourne Australia
- Michelle Wrighton - Pet Portrait Artist - Perth, Western Australia
- David Webb's Nature Photography - Queensland
- Robert Todonai - Painter of Australian Life & Landscapes - Western Australia
General Interest Australian Websites
- Mornington Peninsula Tourism
- HaikuOz
- Unusual Facts About Australia ~ Some serious, mysterious and fun
- Desert Art - Broken Hill NSW
- Murrin Bridge Wines - Australia's only Aboriginal community-owned vineyard
- The True Blue Roo Poo Company - Funny gifts from Down Under
- Scribbly Gum
- Truly Australia - Travel Australia
- ABC Rural Australia
- ABC Northern Tasmania
- Australian Snapshots
- Message Stick - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Online
























