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Monday, December 3, 2012

Warm Summer Colours




Summer is now with us here in Australia, along with its heat and bright colours. The recent visit to India by my husband and Miss E (20) will continue to impact our lives in many ways, as it should, yet the joys and challenges of each day are an ongoing blessing not to be missed.

With our current heat wave the pool has been in good use, except in the middle of the day when it's too hot. I love Miss E's attempt to dry her hair - with a little help from an older sister.







The poppies continue to bloom in their different colours. Their little seed heads fascinate me.




A brand new gazania daisy. Thankfully they like the heat and thrive during our summers.

Thinking of so many fellow bloggers who are experiencing short days and snow. Each season has its own beauty and challenges - sharing some warm summer colours with you today!




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37 comments:

  1. tinajoDecember 3, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Pretty girl and lovely flowers! :-)

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  2. Joop ZandDecember 3, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Nice colored photo's and i like that lovely little girl look at her eyes....she is photogenic Karen.

    Greetings, Joop

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  3. DeniseinVADecember 3, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Miss E is a very pretty girl and all the photos are very enjoyable. I have also enjoyed your post from your trip to India.

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  4. CatDecember 3, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Summer has well and truly arrived here too. A pool would be lovely to cool down in for us tomorrow I think it will be spent inside with the air conditioning on. Those flowers are beautiful close up. I like the one of the white poppy, very pretty.

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  5. tabulyogangDecember 3, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    Beautiful! The center of the flowers are like marching bands in different formations. lol We are waiting for a typhoon here tonight and everyone's been in a frenzy but all are ready. I made a poem because the wind is cold. hehe random comment! thanks for the pictures! they are always a delight.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 3, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    I love that blooming precious face.. what an adorable smile Miss E has :)

    Karen, your images are breathtaking!

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  7. eileeninmdDecember 4, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Miss E is just adorable. I love your poppies, they are gorgeous. Have a happy day!

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  8. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Simply beautiful!
    Both Miss E and the flowers.
    First time I'm seeing the lovely gazania daisy!
    Thanks Karen :)

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  9. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Your daughter looks so cute. And I am loving your flower photo. Enjoy your nice warm days.

    Hugs~

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  10. DeannaDecember 4, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    Such a cutie and your flowers are so beautiful...lovely to look at for us on the other side of the world where the colors are brown & grey right now.

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  11. GigaDecember 4, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    Wolę Twoje piękne lato, niż nasze krótkie i szare dni. Zdjęcia kwiatów są cudowne i z przyjemnością na nie patrzyłam. Pozdrawiam.
    Will your beautiful summer than our short, gray days. Pictures of flowers are wonderful and happy for not looking. Yours.

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  12. joyDecember 4, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Thanks for that:) here is dark, cold and snowing. So gonna go to gym soon to make myself warm:)

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  13. BethDecember 4, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    I love your warm summer colors. No snow here yet, in fact it is unseasonably warm today.

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  14. Sylvia KDecember 4, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    Miss E is a very special flower herself and all of them are beautiful!! Thanks for sharing the beauty of your family and gardens with us!! Always a delightful way to begin my day!! Have a great week!

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  15. Fun60December 4, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    It is such a joy to see things from the other side of the world.I awake to see everything covered in white frost but there is beauty in that. Like you I love poppies especially when you see them wild growing alongside the hedgerows. Beautiful photos.

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  16. CinziaDecember 4, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    Miss E is very pretty and nice, and all photos are wonderful!
    Cinzai

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  17. HappyKDecember 4, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Lovely summer colors! : )

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  18. papillonDecember 4, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Merci for the very lovely summer pictures for us here in cold and snowy Central Europe.
    J&C

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  19. Pere JobalDecember 4, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    You'll have a very good summer.
    ! Cheers

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  20. geaninaDecember 4, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    beautiful images! :)

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  21. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    so nice to get some rain last night!

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  22. Cristina FerreiraDecember 4, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Que delicia o verão, as flores estão lindas e a menina é muito bonita e amorosa.

    Beijos

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  23. TheChieftessDecember 4, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Darling shot of Miss E!!!

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  24. RosemaryDecember 4, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Your daughter is as bright and full of wonder as a flower :)

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  25. Gail DixonDecember 4, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Such pretty flowers and a delightful little girl. So are there two Miss Es? Did I miss something?

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  26. sharonDecember 4, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    award winning photo of a cutie !!! and the flowers match!

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  27. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Ah...I have missed the freshness and beauty of your pics. My laziness, not your doing.

    Good to be "back"!

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  28. FilipBlogDecember 4, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Excellent colours, the first picture is perfect.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  29. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahDecember 5, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    Beautiful colors of summer !

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  30. Humberto DibDecember 5, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Great blog!
    Cheers from Argentina.
    HD

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  31. DorothyDecember 5, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Wow!! Such vibrant colours. I love this time of year in Australia! So beautiful. Thanks for sharing. :)

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  32. Aritha V. December 6, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I read your summerpost while its snowing here. The first snow and I wished that beautiful girl, from te photo vould see this. Its so beautiful. But also the summer. I am missing the summerlight. So I read your blog with a smile :-)

    Dag/bye

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  33. JulianaDecember 6, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    oh! so sunny and inspiring pictures!
    young lady looks like little flower!

    xoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :) | PJ’ Ecoproject

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  34. A Colorful WorldDecember 6, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    So glad you are enjoying your summer! Sorry I'd gotten behind in commenting on your blog! Lovely shots as always! Cutie in the first photo, too, of course!

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  35. JanaDecember 7, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    the flower colours+depth are simply amazing! its like I can dive in them:-))

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  36. Lee Ann L.December 9, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    You make me long for spring/summers. Right now, it is very blah around here in Central Texas (wintertime).

    PS Thank you for your comment on my caterpillar pictures.

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  37. LizDecember 18, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    Beautiful shots... every one!

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