rain, cold wind and a beach...

It's rainy, it's cold and it's windy...
Yet still people walk Dromana beach...
One carries a beach umbrella - to contend with the rain...
But in this scene, the umbrella seems to be useful for prodding some sea grass...
(there's a sliver of red in the folded umbrella)


lure of beach worlds
kaleidoscope of seasons
brews the magic


Linking to:
Ruby Tuesday Too



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before the summer crowds...

in the early morning, people and dog on a Mornington beach...


a gentle walk
treading the sands of
dreamland


Linking to:
Monday Mellow Yellows



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when paws fly...

a very large kite on display at the Kite Festival, Rosebud earlier this year...
Here it is slowing rising from the ground...


could it be
my paws are also
my wings


Linking to:
The Weekend in Black and White


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Good Friday beach walk...

it may be raining a little and slightly chilly,
but still people walked the beach at Balnarring early last Good Friday morning...


all seasons
the soul feels at home
close to the sea


Linking to:
Ruby Tuesday Too

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nearly lift off...

a kite working on lift off at the recent annual Kite Festival on the Rosebud foreshore...


huge little dog
eager to be 
a kite


Linking to:
Black and White Wednesdays

little face and soft eyes...

Little face surviving the crowds at the last Australia Day celebrations in Dromana


little furry face
just enjoying being with
his owner


Linking to:
Macro Monday 2


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Water Fun

Dog enjoying a swim in Port Phillip Bay waters offshore from Sorrento.


a dip in the sea
is a wonderful way to
begin a dog's day


Linking to:
Water World Wednesday


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Reaction

Doing their "thing" when the tide was out at at Rosebud beach


Wonders of the sea
Inspire unique reactions
Searching for new dreams


Linking to:
Sensational Haiku Wednesday - Reaction
Hump Day Haiku

Night Shift

Sign outside one of the shops in the Tyabb Art and Craft Village, Mornington Peninsula

A dog's working life
Strict daily roster system
No time for coffee

Linking to Signs Signs

He walked with me...

This guy decided he was going to walk with me awhile along the Rye foreshore on the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula.
He even deigned to smile for a photo shoot!

Four legged new friend
Quietly walking with me
Surprise connection


Finally he decided to wander off into the morning shadows seeking his owner.
(Earlier, I saw his owner on the sands.
Originally the dog was romping in the surf chasing a stick.
I left the beach for this walkway and the dog followed me!)


Hosted by Tracy @ Hey Harriet

Friendship and Dreams

A little friend who always travels with a local builder

Haiku Heights #55 ~ Friendship
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One Single Impression #180 ~ Dreams


Beautiful magic
Friendships are like bubble dreams
Always treat with care


Hosted by Andrée and SandyCarlson


Haiku Heights is hosted by Leo

The Dog Was Having a Grand Time

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A little one watching me on my walk round Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula
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Today's Prompt ~ First and Last
Today we will use the line...
THE DOG WAS HAVING A GRAND TIME
The rules are you must use this as your first AND last line in your write, with no changes...


The dog was having a grand time
Romping and dashing around
Scattering piles of Autumn leaves
(We had just raked into mounds)

 Diving into the swimming pool
Now the beach ball has a new hole
Scrambling out to chase the cat
And piddle on the WET PAINT pole

And the clothes line gets attention
Such a tempting long long sheet
A skip and a jump
And a little bite
And a spin round the world is so neat

 But hey! Is that Mum and Dad shouting!
Stop! Drop!
What a great rhyme!
They love my wonderful talents


The dog was having a grand time
~

Today's Prompt is hosted by DL Dodge

Smiley

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A smiley moment in the Western Port Festival 2011 parade at Hastings, Mornington Peninsula.
This woman and dog were travelling in a vintage Austin!
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Monday Feature prompt ~ Smiley
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A smiling moment
A parade is exciting
Sharing together
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Monday Feature (Mandagstema) is hosted by Petunia

Spotty Character

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A colourful, spotty character on display behind a vintage car at the 2011 Australia Day celebrations, Dromana pier, Mornington Peninsula
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Colourful Fridays prompt ~ Spots and polka dots
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Spotty character
Large patriotic costume
Australia Day fun
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Colourful Fridays is hosted by Robyn (Sydney, Australia) @ Daisy Quilts

Festival For All!

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ This weekend, the Western Port Festival parade celebrated the strength of Hastings' community spirit over 150 years on the Mornington Peninsula.
Many businesses and groups in the area were represented.
Even dogs went along for the ride!
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Mellow Yellow Monday #108
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Joyful festival
Strong community spirit
Pets are included
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Hosted by Drowsey Monkey

Do I Know You?

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ At school holiday time, this dog often wanders in to our garden in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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Friday Flash 55
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It was raining again…
Like tears rushing from some fathomless well of loneliness…
My loneliness meant holiday confusion…
After all the clamour of half breakfasts before your flight to work in snarling traffic…
After the daily joy of seeing you return home safe…
Now there is just this hollow moment of staring at a stranger…
~

Hosted by G-Man aka MrKnowItAll

Black and White Character

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Cute little character who followed me on one of my walks at Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula
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Camera Critters #128
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Cheerful fluffy tail
Slightly sad eyes just watching
Little character
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Hosted by Misty + supported by Tammy

Little Guardian

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ My faithful, happy little dog watching over my front pathway.
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Yard Art on Thursdays meme
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Happy little face
My regular welcome home
Life is worth a smile
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Hosted by maryt/the teach @ Work of the Poet

Thank You for Stopping By!

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ This dog was waiting for owners outside the Heritage Tavern at Balnarring, Mornington Peninsula.
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Camera Critters #122
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Waiting patiently
But any stray attention
Gratefully received
~

Hosted by Misty + supported by Tammy

Duelling Realities

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ The dog is on the inside of the car and all the remainder of the image is a reflection.
I liked how the dog's ear seemed to transform into a small tree!
The photo was a desperate effort to take something in spite of the fall of rain - again!
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Weekend Reflections #46
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Odd transformation
A dog at one with Nature
And the rain still falls
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Hosted by James (Pennsylvania, US) at Newtown Area Photo