Umbrella in one hand, camera in the other, Master T and I went in search better views of the noisy powerboat races last Saturday. As we trudged on through the rain I was struck by the unexpected glimpses of lush beauty.
The three photos above show snippets of the Catholic church and surrounding buildings, more beautiful than I had realised. Walking (with a camera) tends to reveal sights to me in a new light, despite the rain and other agendas.
I led the way down to our powerboat vantage point vantage but lingered behind Master T, letting my camera set the pace of my return walk.
Maybe I should take the time to capture more of our older buildings around town, the ones which we hurry past regularly, rarely stopping to appreciate their timeless appeal.
Since the rain has cleared we have had some wonderful autumn sunsets and sunrises. I never tire of seeing such splendour in our skies....
Sharing at SkyWatch Friday.
Beautiful views of your daily life. Such great color and light in these photos. Also love that last photo.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Karen! When I take the camera walking, I too am amazing at all the things I notice that I wouldn't normally. :-)
ReplyDeleteWe have so many beautiful old buildings I am sure you would find some great subjects!
ReplyDeletethe snapshots of your town is quite beautiful. excellent composition. and the sunset is breathtaking!
ReplyDeletewow... everything is so green and pretty! gorgeous photos! :)
ReplyDeleteYour skies are indeed glorious, Karen, and so are your captures for the day! Superb composition as always! Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteNice perspectives on the street scenes, and such a fabulous sunset!
ReplyDeleteKaren
ReplyDeleteYou really do have a gift! and captured some of my favourite spots:)
Kovasti on vihreää ja kaunista - kesäistä.
ReplyDeleteHienoa kuvausta.
Katselin ja ihailin lumien ja räntäsateisen Suomen Keväässä.
Terveisin Eko
So lush and lovely. And what a glorious sunset!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice way to end the day!
ReplyDeleteJM Illinois
nice town for pedestrians carrying camera.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Karen,
ReplyDeletedas sind wunderbare Impressionen, danke...
Grüsse aus der Schweiz
Hans-Peter
Gorgeous pictures, especially the last one, beautiful sky!
ReplyDeleteMarian
That sky is tops.
ReplyDeleteReally nice photos, will follow your blog from now on.
ReplyDeleteLovely series of images from your walk. The last shot is awesome! Happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteinstruction 1: be so thrilled in yourself with your last photo.
ReplyDeleteinstruction 2: repeat instruction 1.
instruction 3 : know that a local friend is drop-open-mouth in awe of your last photo - like, she can't believe those colours.
instruction 4: repeat instruction 3
Renee
Real tropical surroundings with all that lovely green. Pity that in photo 4 the bridge in the background is not really coming out at the end of the walking path . It makes a very nice contrast with the brickwork and the green in the foreground.
ReplyDeleteI love the images you captured on your walk Karen. You might have just inspired me to try the same thing at home. Beautiful image of the sky overlooking the water. I agree, the sunrises and sunsets have been wonderful lately.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing the things you see with a camera. These are beautiful images, and that last one - oh my - stunning!
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat captures and the last shot is my favourite!Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteShantana
I don't think I would ever tire of those beautiful sunsets, just stunning. x
ReplyDeleteThere is indeed splendour in your skies.
ReplyDeleteScatti delle foto incredibili Karen, di una bellezza unica!
ReplyDeleteCinzia
Indeed Karen. How could anyone tire of a sunset like that one.
ReplyDeleteSo peaceful to stroll with you in the rain. And - what a sunset!
ReplyDeleteGreat city views but that last sunset is stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! Love the rain ;)
ReplyDeleteNice, peaceful scenes. xx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! The architecture, and the sky! Your town looks like a wonderful place.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful images of this beautiful world. That first picture is where I would love to walk by every day or even better, greet my neighbors as they walked past!LOL! The last photo is breathtaking..as are all the others. Love walking in the rain..
ReplyDeleteSo wonderfully lush and lovely, the sunset is perfect. I think I need to find my large umbrella and take a walk. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous sunset! The clouds look like they are glowing embers.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of the church. The contrast of the red bricks and lush greenery is very striking. The reflected sunset is magic and adding a person with umbrella brings the shot alive.
ReplyDeleteRural Australia looks so wonderful to me... and really love your sky shot, it's a beauty!
ReplyDeletelove that sky photo... beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful last picture - and I like the person walking with the umbrella as well.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
skies and such beautiful sunrises and sunsets are our jumpropes to heaven! They cause us to lift our countenance and feel Him close!
ReplyDeleteGood idea to take more time seeing the things we "see" every day. Great shots in the rain. Now that's a sunset!
ReplyDeleteI always delight in seeing someone else town and all the quaintness it holds.
ReplyDeleteMe encanta la última el colorido del atardecer...felicidades
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning Church. I'm sure I saw it many times while living there but I guess I didn't notice things as I do now.
ReplyDeleteSunset over the Clarence is so gorgeous!!