Shadowy Mural at Ashcombe Maze

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ An interesting mosaic/mural near the entrance to Ashcombe Maze, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula
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Shadow Shot Sunday #137
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A mural of tiles
Colours arranged in patterns
Shadows cast contrasts
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Hosted by Tracy @ Hey Harriet

First of the Month in Summer

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ For this new meme, I have decided to use this view (of Port Phillip Bay) from my verandah in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula.
There is always a variety of sea and sky moods through the seasons.
This particular photo captures the current early summer afternoon view.
Here is my First of the Month focus.
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First of the Month #1
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Bright light of summer
Cool sapphire skies and waters
A New Year begins
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First of the Month is hosted by Jan @ Murrieta365

Passing Thoughts #10 ~ My Blog Comments for December 2010

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Stairway at school
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Passing Thoughts #10 ~ My Blog Comments ~ December 2010
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29.12.10
Sometimes greater powers know how to guide us into lives we should be living!
(in response to Mag 46 @ My Scattered Stones )

31.12.10
The prayer flags look like a bridge linking earth and spirit!
(in response to Sky Watch @ The Pagan's Eye) in Colorado

Wonderful series of photos capturing the rolling dark light in the sky!
(in response to Sky Watch @ Vermilion River)

This looks like an endless sky sculptured with railway tracks!
(in response to Sky Watch @ The Sky is Big in Pasadena)

The sky is studded with jewelled light and the water pulses with pillars of gold! It's magic!
(in response to Sky Watch @ Embracing who we are) in Montevideo, Uruguay

Spectacular tiers of light! Like a pack of gilt edged cards!
(in response to Sky Watch @ Bluff Area Daily)

Dave @ Sa Dilim posted the most magical sunrise I have ever seen!
Silhouette shapes give it extra, interesting drama.
The patterns of light are so magical! Brilliant! And love the touch of the silhouetted bird in flight and tall lamp posts! A very interesting scene!
It is called Urban Sunrise.

The most disturbing Winter post ~ @ Bland Rosor and Tistlar called I'm Free Again.
I have been prisoner in my own home for five days.
This is the coldest December in Sweden in 110 years
and I have never seen so deep and icy snow before.
The first plow stuck and broke down.
Today two new plows have been working all day
on our road (1100 meter down to the main road)
and finally it´s cleaned.
Of cause I had to drive down to the sea
with Miss Westie to feel the newfound freedom.
Next Tuesday are the trains projected to run
and I hope this winter will get back to normal.
My Comment: Disturbing to be a prisoner of Nature! Yet, you still post a beautiful photo of your snowy world! You have wonderful inner strength and spirit!
Namaste!

It is always good to hear of a birth.
Somehow a newborn brings a sense of optimism, hope and wonder when a New Year is nigh.
Esther Garvi in Niger proudly announced the birth of Zidane of Zinder to proud mare Ebony.
My Comment: Zidane is a beautiful little baby! He seems so content in his new world, willing to enjoy all the sights and sounds and scents!

A River of Stones #1 ~ New Wings

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Zoomed view of a boat sailing Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula
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A River of Stones #1
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New white wings
Champion
Old dark tangled secrets and lines
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Ashcombe Maze Fountain

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ One of several small fountains at Ashcombe Maze, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula
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Weekend in Black and White meme
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Like a silver spray
Like a bouquet of water
Enchanting fountain
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Hosted by Dragonstar

Weekend Mailbox #38 ~ New Year Mailbox

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ My neighbour's brand new mailbox in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula.
I thought that this would be a great one for New Year!
***** And this will be the last post for Weekend Mailbox!
Thank you so much to all who participated!
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New and a deep green
Unpretentious small mailbox
Shining New Year hope
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Weekend Mailbox #38 ~ New Year Mailbox
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF WEEKEND MAILBOX!
(This pairs with Beth's Postcard Friendship Friday HERE!)
LINKS OPEN Saturday at 2:05am Eastern Australia time - Melbourne
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A few introductory comments:
1. Post a photograph of ANYTHING that relates to mailboxes.
Here are a few ideas/subjects!
mailboxes
cards
notepaper
stamps
vintage cards/postcards
old letters
even VIRTUAL letters
postal vans
postmen
2. Your link must be a "permalink" and go directly to your Weekend Mailbox post.
3. Link back to Weekend Mailbox in your post tags.
4. You may like to use the Weekend Mailbox badge located in this post or on the sidebar! Right click and save it on your computer. When you add it to your post, ensure you click on the image and link it to Gemma's Greyscale Territory. Then others may follow the link here.
P.S. I am aware that U.S. has official mailboxes.
But anything related to mail is great for this meme!
It's OK to think outside "the mailbox"!!!
N.B. As I think of extra possibilities, I will add them to the list!
You may even like to suggest some!
***PLEASE - Add your NAME + COUNTRY (initials)
e.g. Gemma, AUS
and link to Linky Tools below.

Ashcombe Maze Reflections

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ There are two reflection styles in this photo.
In the forested foreground is a dark reflection in a small pool.
It is one of several pools, staged in steps at the Ashcombe Maze, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula.
In the background is a lake with a pale, misty reflection.
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Weekend Reflections #67
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Strange watery depths
Dark shapes and mystical tones
Libran reflections
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Hosted by James (Pennsylvania, US) at Newtown Area Photo