Sunday, October 16, 2011

Early Sunday


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Another beautifully mild, misty morning ahead of a warm sunny spring day.




I was not the only out for a walk along Fig Tree Avenue in the delightful early morning air.




The jetty where much fishing has been happening. Three of our children are fishing there as I write this.




I could hear the traffic on the bridge, but not see it.




Our three eldest girls were helping with music again at church, giving us time for a play while they set up and practiced.







Perfect catch of the glider on its landing.




The view westward from church, very green and rural right now with cattle dotted over the hillsides.



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A tiny wildflower which appeared to be a cross between a pea and a miniature lavender. Then we all headed inside, ready for a 9:30 start.

Hope you all have a wonderful start to you day too.

Sharing at Sunday Bridges, The Simple Things, I Heart Macro, Our World Tuesday, Communal Global, Weekly Kodachrome, Good Life Wednesday, LEM Photo Challenge: Anything, Capturing Beauty.

76 comments:

Liz said...

Another beautiful series of shots!!
I love reading the stories that accompany your photos! :)

tinajo said...

Looks stunning - great pics! :-)

Nadege, said...

Another great post. Beautiful images.

s.c said...

Wow, love the misty atmosphere. Great shots again

Jeanne said...

Those trees are TOTALLY AMAZING LOOKING! What are they? We saw some in Hawaii that reminded me a bit of these, but not really the same. The pictures of your children are great also. Did I see somewhere that you have 8 children that you homeschool. How incredible that is, and what a blessing from God in your life. Lovely photos, and hard to imagine spring, when we have fall. loved your post

Seeing Each Day said...

I had to put your firs two photos on hold while I caught my breath - superb. The photo of the scenery made just that little bit homesick for the northern part of the state that I grew up in. My favourite of all these favourites though is your last shot. Have a good week, Karen.

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Hi Jeanne! I have added a link to the post for more photos of these fig trees.

Yes, we are blessed with eight children, six daughters (including one set of twins) and two sons aged 3 through to 19, currently homeschooling the six who are school age.

Colleen Ryan said...

such beautiful pics. I love the foggy scenery, such peace and mystery in one image.

magda in queensland australia said...

The first two photos feel for me like they are reading a visual poem to me....
Truly beautiful portrayals of a mystical morning Pieces of Sunshine, thank you.

The Countryside gives a spaciousness in which to breathe deeply in.

Beautiful sharing.
Appreciation from Magda and Family in Queensland.

Andy said...

I followed the link from Sunday Bridges to your blog. I'm glad I did because you have other fantastic photos for my eyes to feast on.

Marijke said...

At first I want you to know that I have a great respect for you raising up 8 childeren. I have only 2 at the age of 16 en 19. Maybe in your country it's different then it is overhere. A difficult age I think. Not young childeren anymore but not adult either. I love your morningwalks and gougeous photo's you making. I wish I could walk with you but I have terrible fear of flying.
And make my trip to Austrialia swimming is not going to work haha.
Have a beautiful day.
gr. Marijke

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful series of photos, the landscapes are gorgeous and the last shot of the little girl is just lovely.

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Marijke, thank you. Raising and schooling our children is a joy and hard work. Thankfully our children are all wonderful people, none are openly rebellious or overly difficult. Partly personality, partly homeschooling, parenting and God's grace that we have come so far with such joy. Four are teenagers now.

Swimming to Australia, no not going to work, we'll have to enjoy blog visiting instead. :)

Karen

Jill said...

These are all gorgeous! I love the misty shots...so captivating and romantic. You live in such a beautiful place.

OLLIE MCKAY'S ~ A Chic Boutique said...

Wowie!! Really Fabulous photos!! And love the music you have playing! Happy Sunday to you!

ShonEjai said...

Beautiful photos! Well done!

Rosemary Aubut said...

Such a beautiful post!

poppilinnstudios said...

Gorgeous photos! Beautiful post!
-Lynn

Lesley said...

Beautiful pictures!! I want to come visit where you live-it is just amazing!

EB Bead and Metal Works, LLC said...

Stunning shots! I really love that Fig Tree Avenue shot!

Saun said...

Wow, these are beautiful thanks for sharing. It's always neat to see other parts of this world we live on. Your last shot is stunning they all are really :)

joo said...

Fabulous misty photos!

Reena said...

Those misty tree shots are just awesome!!! Still catching up on my visits and always enjoy coming here.

T... said...

stunning shots, the misty trees are wonderful.....

My Beautiful World said...

I’ve had an emotional day today struggling with my feeling, thought I would come over tonight for visit to see some of your beautiful photos you always make me smile thank you. I hope you have a lovely day.

Always Wendy

Sylvia K said...

I do love those misty mornings and you've captured them perfectly!! The trees are gorgeous! And what a fun look at your day! Beautiful family! Hope the new week brings lots of beauty and laughter into your world!

Sylvia

Tracey Leeder said...

Amazingly beautiful shots. I love all the foggy pictures, especially the line of fig trees. What a magical place you live in.

Wenche said...

You must live in a place with a breathtaking nature. You are so good at capture it. Just so inspirering and beautiful :0)

Marius Barbu said...

Frumoase fotografii, cea de a doua este misterioasa si deosebita!

Gillian Olson said...

Lovely shots, I especially like the misty ones at the beginning.

Anonymous said...

What a lovely post! You have a very artistic eye! I wish I was at this magical place! Thanks for the peek!

Pat said...

I enjoyed all the photos, especially the early morning fog. You captured some great shots of the kids!

Steve said...

Absolutely gorgeous images....I love them. Well done!!

Unknown said...

Those misty shots are breathtaking. These are all such amazing shots. Looks like the perfect start to a wonderful day!!!!

~Linda

MommyMandi said...

What an awesome swing! You can't help but smile when you are swinging! Beautiful pictures!

Aiketa said...

I love the pic of the your sweet little girl in the swing! And also the one with the flower... Well actually I like all the pics because the foggy ones are so great too.

Visiting from The Simple Things.

thefisherlady said...

what a beautiful start to a Sunday morning! HE fills us to overflowing... thank you for sharing from your abundance!

Unknown said...

I love the shots of those trees in the mist!

geanina said...

beautiful images! i realy kike it!:)

FilipBlog said...

I rally love the picture with the fog.

Greetings,
Filip

Virginia said...

Beautiful photographs. The tree lined roadway in the fog took my breath. And those beautiful children brought a smile as well.
V

Unknown said...

my little ones love it when we drive down this street, they call it the tree tunnel.

Gail Dixon said...

Those foggy morning photos have a magical quality. Love how the day gave way to sunshine and fun. Glad you're enjoying it!

Christina, Sweden said...

the second photo - what a great feeling! I would not mind walking there in the morning

Anonymous said...

Love those foggy shots...

Annette said...

I absolutely love those first shots...so dreamy and peaceful!

genie said...

What a captivating series of beautiful and interesting sots. You have successfully put together a most inspiring post. Beautiful photography. My favorites haveto be your daughter in the swing and the one of her with the lavender flower in the back Gorgeous captures.. Sheer happiness on her face. genie

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

I like the recycled tyre swing. They last a long time.

Anonymous said...

Great pics. The last one is my fave. Love the swing!

Sivinden said...

Beautiful collection of photos. The mist adds so much to the atmosphere.

Karin M. said...

Das ist eine großartige Serie....die Nebelfotos sind traumhaft schön...einfach wundervoll...
LG: Karin

nicolewian said...

What gorgeous pictures!

Louis la Vache said...

«Louis» thanks you for this fine contribution to Sunday Bridges.

A fine series of photos!

Cary said...

So pretty, Karen! The pictures of the stand of trees with mist reminds me of some of the pictures I took on the mountains a few weeks ago here in Virginia (the day I dropped my camera and lost the pics!) Such a pretty, mysterious kind of day.

Heidi said...

These are so lovely, I especially love the shot of the flowers in the foreground with the girl in background. Beautiful.

Jaymi said...

I LOVE that last picture!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow - these photos are lovely. The mist adds an extra dimension! And I love your daughter on the swing...

Moments and Impressions said...

What magical shots! Love the last one with the ponytail peeking in.

Angela@the crazyness that is me said...

Amazing! Love that second shot!

Tezzie said...

OMG, that first photo is pure magic! I could look at it forever...

Michelle said...

I love those first misty shots, beautiful!

Valerie said...

What a superb series of shots - love those first misty scenes; one can almost feel the dampness in the air and on one's skin! And the view from the church looking down the winding road with sweet purple flowers in the foreground - just lovely! Blessings to you and yours.

Indrani said...

Beautiful series of shots. I like those misty mysterious scenes.

Marty said...

what a wonderful happy post !
gorgeous images !!
have a nice week

Teachinfourth said...

Those trees and the road...simply wonderful images!

freckles & dimples said...

your images on your morning walk are breathtaking...beautiful shots!

EMily said...

Love the misty foggy morning shots....we have gray, windy and chilly here. The photos of the flower is very lovely!

Tara said...

Wow, these are stunning. I adore the first two!!

May said...

The mist in your part of the world looks like magic!! This side, in the mornings, we cannot see a thing !!!

Arabella said...

What stunningly beautiful photographs!

Barbara said...

What beautiful images - I love misty shots.

Lisa said...

So very very beautiful

Al said...

Outstanding! I especially love the misty photos, they're wonderful and mysterious.

Stephanie at Grateful Heart Acres said...

Absolutely gorgeous photos and blog!!! I am so grateful I stopped by.

abeachcottage said...

Beautiful place and you capture it so well! Thanks for sharing at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

Cathy said...

I love stopping by here and seeing your photos of glory on earth. Even with all the superb pictures you take of nature, I hope you never stop capturing and sharing those of your family, they are my most favorite.

Have a blessed day!

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