Weekly Travel Theme – Oceans……… of Rain and most of it is falling on Melbourne!

Once again I’m trapped inside whilst it pours with rain outside. Oceans of the stuff has been falling out of the sky over the past few months – so much so that the sea levels must have dipped significantly. Australia being the vast land that is has taken advantage of this glut of water and reinvented itself as a verdant land (well Melbourne anyway!). For the first time in 7 years I have had to go the the laundrette to dry my clothes, taking me back to times past when I lived in England spending convivial time in the company of fellow tumble dryers at the pub waiting for the cycle to finish. Gone, so I thought, were the days of wet clothes steaming gently on house radiators creating a moist atmosphere that one could almost sauna in. Not so apparently. Ah well at least it has given me time to finally write a little blog on my soggy situation!

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41 thoughts on “Weekly Travel Theme – Oceans……… of Rain and most of it is falling on Melbourne!”

evilnymphstuff on June 10, 2012 at 7:23 am said:

Wow these photos are beautiful! Rain is beautiful

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Animalcouriers on June 10, 2012 at 7:46 am said:

And long may it fall if it prompts you to take photographs like these!

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restlessjo on June 10, 2012 at 8:08 am said:

LOVE the photos! You’re making the very best of it.

P.S It’s not exactly dry in the UK either, if that’s any consolation.

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- skinnywench on June 10, 2012 at 12:41 pm said:
  
  It helps
  
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ailsapm on June 10, 2012 at 8:55 am said:

Brilliant, Sue, oceans of a very different kind. Wonderful macros.

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Madoqua on June 10, 2012 at 10:42 am said:

I am always somewhat wary of lamenting the rain anywhere in the south of this great continent. It wasn’t too long ago we were scanning the skies hoping for a drop! A balance somewhere in between would be nice

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- skinnywench on June 10, 2012 at 11:32 pm said:
  
  Totally agree – at least the reserviours are filling up – maybe hose pipe regs will relax this year
  
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Vladimir Brezina on June 10, 2012 at 10:51 am said:

Lovely shapes and colors!

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- skinnywench on June 10, 2012 at 11:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks Vladimir -
  
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Laura on June 10, 2012 at 11:26 am said:

Absolutely wonderful pictures, I love the textures and light. We always cherish the rain when we get it here, we normally spend our summer months praying for the stuff.

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- skinnywench on June 10, 2012 at 11:30 pm said:
  
  I know too hot or too cold – never a medium
  
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Expat Alien on June 10, 2012 at 12:05 pm said:

Very cool

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- skinnywench on June 10, 2012 at 11:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks and yes the temperature is very frosty – how dide you guess
  
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anorphanshope on June 10, 2012 at 12:59 pm said:

Very nice.

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taliasfootsteps on June 10, 2012 at 1:03 pm said:

Love the detail in the water droplets. Great photos!

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- skinnywench on June 10, 2012 at 11:29 pm said:
  
  Thank you Talia
  
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Viveka on June 10, 2012 at 1:26 pm said:

Absolutely brilliant photos – love rain in photos – very difficult to catch. The photo with the single drop is my favorite today – and the yellow flower. Love anything in yellow – it brings the sun even on a grey day.

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- skinnywench on June 10, 2012 at 11:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks Viveka – Glad it brightened up your day
  
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andreasherrodd on June 10, 2012 at 1:38 pm said:

These are really beautiful, good work!

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- skinnywench on June 10, 2012 at 11:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you Andrea.
  
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MindMindful on June 10, 2012 at 4:07 pm said:

Great images! There’s just nothing quite like light through water drops……..

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- skinnywench on June 10, 2012 at 11:26 pm said:
  
  I totally agree
  
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thirdeyemom on June 10, 2012 at 6:57 pm said:

Simply gorgeous !

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The Rowdy Chowgirl on June 10, 2012 at 10:36 pm said:

Gorgeous pictures. You’re certainly making the best of a rainy day!

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- skinnywench on June 10, 2012 at 11:26 pm said:
  
  Rainy days force look around me more
  
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suburbanferndaleark on June 10, 2012 at 11:23 pm said:

Beautiful shooting!

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- skinnywench on June 10, 2012 at 11:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you
  
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sherijkennedyriverside on June 11, 2012 at 5:38 am said:

Great set of shots! It’s been rather rain intensive here too, but I’ve been making the best of the beauty of mist.

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- skinnywench on June 24, 2012 at 12:23 am said:
  
  Thank you heri
  
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kazz84 on June 11, 2012 at 6:09 am said:

you are constantly inspiring me to take up photography… stunning pictures as always.

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- skinnywench on June 11, 2012 at 7:18 am said:
  
  Thanks Kazz –
  
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EverydaySparks on June 11, 2012 at 7:27 am said:

Great pics – I needed that perspective after I just had to drive home in Sydney’s torrential rain…I can appreciate the beauty of your pics now that I’m actually out of the rain & nice and dry with a fresh pot of tea!

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- skinnywench on June 24, 2012 at 12:28 am said:
  
  Nothing quite like a pot of tea to warm up
  
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TimCC on June 11, 2012 at 9:06 am said:

Delightful. So simple. Lovely set.

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- skinnywench on June 11, 2012 at 11:36 am said:
  
  Thanks Tim
  
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PK on June 11, 2012 at 7:30 pm said:

Wow! Did you take those pics??

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- skinnywench on June 12, 2012 at 7:01 am said:
  
  I did indeed
  
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Madhu on June 11, 2012 at 7:36 pm said:

Ooh, gorgeous!

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Anna Marie on June 13, 2012 at 1:28 am said:

Your composition in these photos is beautiful – it feels as if you can touch the rain drops….

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- skinnywench on June 24, 2012 at 12:33 am said:
  
  Thank you Anna Marie
  
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rommel on June 13, 2012 at 1:32 am said:

*GASP* I AM IN AWE!

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