Unfurling Beauty

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A beautiful flower at the Atrium, Safety Beach, Mornington Peninsula
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Flowers on Saturday #21
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Today's Flowers #141
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Bright and beautiful
Like an octopus flower
Like a living gem
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Hosted by Ewa


Hosted by TODAY'S FLOWERS TEAMLUIZ SANTILLI JR. DENISE IN VIRGINIA LAERTE PUPO SANDY CARLSON

Indignant

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A seagull and a rain puddle in a Dromana carpark, Mornington Peninsula
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Weekend Reflections #84
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Seagull's feathers fluffed
Beak dramatically open
Indignant spirit
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Hosted by James (Pennsylvania, US) at Newtown Area Photo

Where sky becomes sea...

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Autumn skies over Autumn waters of Port Phillip Bay as viewed from Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula
In this light, it was difficult to separate sky and sea.
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Sky Watch Friday #134
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White clouds in water
Surfing ripples in the sky
Arty inversion
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Hosted by Klaus Sandy Wren Fishing Guy Sylvia

Ruby Finch

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A strange little shop clasped between houses at Bittern, Mornington Peninsula has this banner in the tiny front garden.
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Signs, Signs meme
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Once known as Red Table
Homey shop on the main road
Curiosity
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Signs, Signs is hosted by Lesley

Odd Inspiration

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Not often do you find a board behind a hoop with a motivational illustration!
This odd feature was seen at the end of a driveway at Bittern, Mornington Peninsula
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ABC Wednesday Challenge Round 8 ~ O is for odd
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Aim high and aim right
Give it everything you've got
And think positive
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ABC Wednesday Challenge Round 8 is hosted by Mrs Nesbitt

Drifting Home

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A boat coming in to Martha Cove from Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula
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Watery Wednesday #137
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Sensational Haiku Wednesday prompt ~ freestyle
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Drifting in to home
Journeys quietly closing
A sad happiness
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Hosted by 2sweetnsaxy aka T. Bruce


Hosted by Jenn

Where fields roll in greens...

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A view of the rolling countryside not far from my home in Dromana, Mornington Peninsula
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Postcards From Paradise meme
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Where fields roll in greens
Where skies seem to be endless
I wander smiling
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Postcards from Paradise is hosted by Rebecca

Tiny Old Soul

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ On a recent walk around Bittern on the Mornington Peninsula, I met this dear little old lady with the sweetest smile!
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Ruby Tuesday meme
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A tiny old soul
Radiating warm beauty
A pleasure to meet
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Hosted by maryt/the teach @ Work of the Poet

Watcher in Gold

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A volunteer coastguard boat at rest in the Martha Cove marina, Mornington Peninsula
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Mellow Yellow Monday #117
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A special small boat
A sign of safety in gold
Waiting and watching
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Hosted by Drowsey Monkey

Polished Gem

Picture pile collage by Gemma Wiseman ~ Here are views of the new look Dromana pier on the Mornington Peninsula.
To celebrate being gazetted as a town on the peninsula 150 years ago, a garden recreation area (more seats for viewing the bay) with a focal yacht "mast style" flag pole have been created near the entrance to the popular Dromana pier.
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One Single Impression #165 ~ Place
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Haiku Heights #40 ~ Born
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Old and well loved place
Born to be new memories
Community gem
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* Headlines in Micropoetry Review April 24


Hosted by Andrée and SandyCarlson


Haiku Heights is hosted by Leo

Living Art

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Just for a change of routine, sometimes Shadow likes to sleep under the coffee table!
Usually, she is right in line with the ornamental black cat above her!
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Pet Pride meme
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I'm no ornament
I'm a living work of art
Wise gems from Shadow
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Hosted by Bozo and magiceye @ Pets Forever

Window on Light and Shadow

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A shadowy window on a home at Bittern, Mornington Peninsula
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Shadow Shot Sunday #153
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An attractive glimpse
Window on light and shadow
Outward and inward
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Hosted by Tracy @ Hey Harriet

A Sky on Earth

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Watery reflections at Coolart, Mornington Peninsula
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Weekend Reflections #93
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Pretty water world
As if the earth holds the sky
A magic embrace
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Hosted by James (Pennsylvania, US) at Newtown Area Photo

Earth Day Sky Watch

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ It seems ironic that we should be caretakers for Mother Nature, yet there are developments like this one emerging on reclaimed swampland.
Here is a view of Martha Cove, Mornington Peninsula
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Sky Watch Friday #133
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Her artwork
Her daily routine
Her seasons
We're her seeds
She calls for understanding
Our Mother Nature
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Hosted by Klaus Sandy Wren Fishing Guy Sylvia