Carmi's photo theme this week is
White. His theme photo has a bicycle half buried in white snow- but in this part of the world we are just starting to move from a hot, dry summer into autumn. I took a walk by the Lagoon and in the Esplanade here in Palmerston North today, and collected up a few random 'white' pieces to share from the outdoors.
When I arrived at the Lagoon there was an instant vista of white- as this over-large house was reflected in the water. I was glad its hard lines were softened by puffy clouds.
Walking along the edge of the Lagoon there were wisps of another kind- little downy feathers.
Before I left I spent some time cloud-gazing. It reminded me of the idle hours I had spent doing this as a child, when imaginary creatures seemed to jump forward in the sky so very easily.
I was nearly ready to leave the Lagoon when I spied a flash of white on a small island, some distance away. This photo was on zoom and isn't very clear, but it was a shag drying its wings.
Next I went to the Esplanade. The 'butterfly' beds were full of apricot-hued dahlias, and the monarch butterflies were there in profusion. But amongst all the fiery hues was this icy white dahlia, playing host to bees.
The conservatory as always had some surprising blooms- an in keeping with the white theme I took a photo of this one.
I finished walking beside the river, enjoying the sight of these fine weather cumulus clouds that still seem to say 'summer'. It's nice to know there will be another fine day for the weekend tomorrow- though I know we are desperate for rain...
