'We're leavin in half an hour if you want to come,' Dad enthuses. I'm still in bed. It's Sunday and it's freezing and I have a headache for drinking two stouts instead of one last night. But still, I'm always up for an adventure. Saturday's family outing was to a location just outside of Geelong apparently known for good photo opportunities. None of us have heard of it - it came up in a photography group.
Dog Rocks is so known as it used to have feral dogs living there. Apparently indigenous people believe it haunted. The owners of the land opened it up for anyone to come and look to take photos which is cool. I was too busy talking to take many - credit has to go to my sister here for her beautiful photos of the site. I'm looking forward to going again at dawn or dusk - those rocks must light up beautifully. The second pair of photos - the tree and the view - are mine. My sister is by far the superior photographer. I'm still learning.
After Dog Rocks, a few minutes drive away is a nature reserve - The Moorabool River Reserve. There's beautiful old river gums with nested birds, including cockatoos and purple crested lorikeets. My nephews spent time feeding cows whilst we walked up the river. Truly a gorgeous place, and very unexpected.
I absolutely adore this picture of Mum, too, who often shies away from photographs. For some reason she decided to photo bomb me. She's not too impressed I actually TOOK the photo but I do think it's just gorgeous.
All in all it was a very unexpected but lovely day, and I'm glad I braved the cold and got out of bed. It was particularly good to see places like this, which have historically been abused by agriculture and general neglect, regenerated. Apparently you can even find platypus in the river, and koalas in the trees. I'll definitely head back there and practice my photography!
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Looks like you guys had a fun weekend with the family. :) <3
We did, thanks! It was nice to hang out together. I did miss them when I was overseas. They are really good company. Thanks for stopping by!
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Nice, I’m happy to read you are close to your family again 🙂 It makes me miss mine a bit.
Where are yours again? It is nice to be close to them again. I hope you are doing okay lovely xx
In Sweden, really in the countryside. But I'll spend some time there in September before moving back to Stockholm, Sweden. Thanks, things will get back to normal next week again, the coaching course resumes and I have the flat for myself again. So it'll be good xx
What a nature, where is it?
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Loved the beautiful photos! Sometimes it's really worth getting out of bed... :))
I know right!! That's why I do it. I'm old enough these days to realise you never really regret getting out of bed, well, mostly!
Beautiful photographs that inspire optimism and desire for travel. The photo quality is impressive. Thanks you
Thanks so much! Nice to see you popping by.
Wow, such a beautiful place....I would love to click hundreds of pics there...and spend some hours sitting in silence.
The first two pics are really good. Sometimes good photography skills makes the place more lovely.😄
Yes they were taken by my sister!!!! I stole them from her 😂😂 Well, not really, she said I could use them. She's much more experienced than me.
Nice....I think your's are not bad at all. They are quite good. Just a little bit more practise could do wonders.
Also, taking pics is also kind of fun.
Btw, are you trying to become a photographer or just doing it for fun?
For fun! And to connect with my Dad and sister.
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Seems like you had a great weekend! Lovely photos, and even lovelier scenery :-D
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It was really nice. Life almost seemed normal!
With all the shite hitting the fan these days, any form of responsible and healthy escapism to old times is certainly welcoming. Good for the soul, and the family, too! 😄
Beautiful pictures @riverflows. Can't stop admiring the beauty of the blue sky!!!
Isn't it divine??? Thought of you tonight - I made aloo Mattar!
It is. ❤️ And So cool @riverflows. I hope it was great and you enjoyed eating them.
Your photography is very beautiful! Very cool to view.
Thanks.. not as yummy as your food @sreypov!!!!!
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Beautiful nature
Thanks. Nice to see you drop by!
The place looks spectacular. The pictures look great. Keep practicing! Ah! And your mom looks great too, I hope your dad doesn't get jealous. Ha ha ha.
A hug, @riverflows.
Definitely if you see a platypus please take a lots of pictures, they're very cute animals hahahaha. What that place must have been like a thousand years ago?
Simply beautiful. I'm also very happy that you braved the cold too to bring us this beautiful post (and also live the experience🤗), what a beautiful place.
They are also super shy.. I have never seen one, but Jamie has. You have to be very quiet..
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Oh I forgot about #bouldersunday!!!!