Hi Poppy. I've just come across your beautiful photos of our Land. Dorothea Mackellar was right - it is a "sunburnt Country - with sweeping plains". We've had a dry Summer, and an unusual wet winter, west of Mackay, Qld.Au. It's much colder out here, than in Mackay - 6.9 degrees C at 9am in my bathroom today! I'm acclimatized to a little more warmth than that! However, the rain has saved the gardens.We established new gardens when we first came out here in Sep. 2006, and it was a real struggle to keep them alive in the drought. Now, with cooler weather, and rain, I've only lost some Crotons. Hope they regenerate come Summer. Sorry to ramble, but it's so lovely to come across someone from my part of the World. Congrats on your wonderful photos - they have brought back memories of holidays out bush. Margaret Qld.Au.

said mamafor3 2007.07.19 at 17:33:36 PDT

Hello Poppy,lovely shots in this album.All very beautiful captured and the colours are great.Thanks for stopping by and the kind comments.Have a nice weekend,Henri and Josee.

said haneveercoremanssh... 2007.04.27 at 12:33:34 PDT

Hello Poppy, a perfect album for the weekly challenge reflections! Yes I know its hard to pick one photo for the challenge! All your shots are fantastic with wonderful reflections! Wish you good luck in the challenge! Kind regards, Joke

said _yoko12 2007.04.01 at 03:44:04 PDT

A beautiful album Poppy/Susan! Lots of wonderful reflections! Good luck in the challenge! John:)

said 1JohnnyDe 2007.03.31 at 10:18:47 PDT

Bonjour Poppy,I love your reflections in your photos.Each picture is so perfect. The light in the creek, the quiet water,the trees and the grass you make a work of artist. I would like to speak english to say you my admiration. Thank you! Huguette from Quebec, Canada

said huguette296100 2006.08.23 at 18:11:59 PDT

very nice album and pictures,i love the reflecting those trees in the water. its very beautiful. thanks to visited mine and sharing your album. jean-yves.quebec.canada.

said jeanpictures 2006.08.14 at 06:45:40 PDT

Hi Poppy! You certainly chose the perfect time for your morning walk -- those Creek Reflections are wonderful and I am sure it would be so difficult to stop taking more and more pictures. I really enjoyed all these wonderful captures and I hope you can have many more delightful walks among the perfect conditions. We have also had a very dry start to winter and eventually the rain came yesterday, hopefully more is on the way.. Thankyou for your lovely message about my new album of Autumn. Best wishes.. Gladys, Western Australia.

said gladysclancy 2006.07.26 at 05:57:49 PDT

Hi Poppy, You were correct this album I have really enjoyed. I downloaded the last photo.Thank you for suggesting that I would enjoy this, I shall return to it at differnent times, especially during our winters and just sit and enjoy the view.Kelly

said killy126 2006.07.24 at 10:02:50 PDT

Hi Susan, enjoyed this album, has a very atmospheric feel & plenty of nice trees. Eric

said ericy202 2006.07.18 at 09:53:43 PDT

Hello Susan. Of this album I remain with its magnificent reflections and the peace of the light that filters between the trees. Thanks to share something so beautiful. Best regards dear friend. Jesus

said raijomayo100 2006.07.18 at 01:16:39 PDT

Hello Susan, Your whole album is very beautiful.I enjoyed it very much. Take care Ida

said faisca112 2006.07.17 at 08:14:09 PDT

Hi Susan, what a gorgeous album this is, the reflections are stunning! Your photography is brilliant, I shall return soon to view another album! Thanks so much for your lovely comments, kindest regards, Andy.

said andyedwards 2006.07.14 at 22:42:04 PDT

Hi Poppy! Water really makes miracles and a little rain can make great changes in the landscape. I'm glad you made this lovely walk and shared these gorgeous photos with us. They are all beautiful. Greetings from Portugal, Rosa

said quartominguante 2006.07.14 at 18:54:36 PDT

Thank you for the walk through your beautiful park. It is truely a place to "reflect" on the beauty of nature. I enjoy viewing your very interesting albums and through your wonderful photos experience your beautiful country. I appreciate your comments on my albums as well. Hope to share with you again. Well done, Bruce

said bluestarbiker 2006.07.11 at 08:48:32 PDT

Hi Susan, Thanks for your lovely message which led me to wander through this simply stunning album of Reflections. It is indeed the Australia that we love and your work is a wonderful compliment of this beauty. Your captures are individually beautiful and very moving and tks heaps for sharing this delight from the South. My Ancestors settled in Tumby Bay in the early 1800's so I hope to venture that way in the near future. Once again, tks for sharing and have a really great day..Kindest regards..Em from Aussie

said emphotos103 2006.07.11 at 01:03:42 PDT

Hi,thank you so very much for all your kind words in my guestbook,it was such a surprise to get both features in one day but I was thrilled,you have some really lovely pictures and I enjoy looking through them,thank you again,take care Ann (Chester UK)

said annedm1 2006.07.10 at 01:40:10 PDT

A beautiful photojournal of your area's beauty and climate, Susan. Your photography is so descriptive and artistically shared. It was nice to have you visit my "Pond Walk" album, and I'm glad you enjoyed my photography. I always enjoy hearing from you and visiting your breathtaking land. Linda (Oregon USA)

said HouseOFriends 2006.07.09 at 10:48:11 PDT

Hi Love, Well done. I greatly admire the varied themes contained within your albums. I to enjoy taking photographs and share my knowledge and images with others for their possible appreciation via Webshots. As I am a Cellardoor manager at my sisters winery in the Barossa Valley, there never seems to be enough time for the things I enjoy personally. I will take the time during the coming week to explore your albums more thoroughly. King regards and best wishes from Dave

said tuckwelldc 2006.07.09 at 04:00:16 PDT

Hello Susan! Yeha, this Creek Reflections album is a super album. I´m mast say as You are a really god photografer. Thanks so much for stopping by my album We have loning after a beter weather here in Sweden and write in to it. have a nice day! Mauritz

said mauritzbackman 2006.07.09 at 00:52:34 PDT

Hi Susan, I love reflective shots like this, it is seldom that the conditions are right here though, the blue sky and not a breath of wind makes the photo's. you are right about the blue/green of your gum trees, we have so many shades of gree everywhere you look, You are quiet correct as well the Dales all have Dry Stone Walls, that is something I noticed last week, in Wales hedges to keep the sheep in. Thanks for you lovely comments they are very much appreciated, do take care and God bless Ken

said hircock100 2006.07.08 at 09:38:39 PDT

Hi Susan, this album is very beautiful. I really like your pictures of the reflections. Thanks for visiting my Flame Tree album and for your very kind words in the guestbook. Since the tree is native to Australia, I'm sure you'll have a chance to see it in real life. I'm sure you'll like it. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.07.08 at 07:43:18 PDT

Hello Susan,a wonderful album of reflective images,you chose the perfect time to get these mirror like reflections with good light and the water as smooth as glass,a true pleasure to view and thanks for sharing them,Regards,Rod.

said chrisrod100 2006.07.06 at 10:20:59 PDT

Thanks Susan to bring to us this wonderful creek reflections. It's make me see the beauty in your shots. Joe.

said bounajoe 2006.07.05 at 01:01:26 PDT

A brilliant album! full of sparkling images, and beautifully put together. Well done. lv Lesley

said nepeta124 2006.07.04 at 04:33:42 PDT

Hi Susan. WOW!! what more can I say, that I haven't already. This is a great album. The composition, the colours and the clarity of the shots are superb, well done. Have a good week, Kindest regards, Trish (Your fellow Underanian)

said leckie45 2006.07.04 at 00:43:24 PDT

Susan its just a wonderfully relaxing Album on a fantastic Winters day..we need the rain and you used it well..See'ya Leon

said Leonslens 2006.07.03 at 18:41:07 PDT

Hello Lynn, your new photos are great!!! I enjoyed this presentation of beautiful nature shots. I have enjoyed every photo in it. Thanks for sharing this with us, & keep up the best work. Best wishes Ana Marija!!!!

said manama117 2006.07.03 at 07:35:51 PDT

Hi, I love your photos, they are beautiful. I live in the Loxton area.Would you mind telling me where you live? Could you let me know by email? My email is hpotter1@bigpond.com Thanks, Helen

said sunnybrae 2003.10.12 at 05:48:01 PDT