The eye is always caught by light, but shadows have more to say. — Gregory Maguire
“The present is the ever moving shadow that divides yesterday from tomorrow. In that lies hope.” — Frank Lloyd Wright
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With the start of daylight saving, it is beginning to feel like summer is just around the corner. Time to do some spring cleaning and de-cluttering. We have so much stuff, and it would be nice to find ways to better appreciate (or get rid of) it.
One of the Big T’s Fun Ho! toys; obviously well-loved in childhood. Image: Su Leslie
Of course it’s also the time of year for evening walks, visits to the night markets and street food for dinner.
Dining al fresco; the food truck parked at Silo Park for the Friday Night Markets. Image: Su Leslie
Between rain showers, I took my little Isetta out to play.
Image: Su Leslie, 2017
During the Seven Days of Black & White Challenge there were a few comments about how various shots would look in colour. Well, here they are.
Image: Su Leslie, 2017
Image: Su Leslie, 2017
Image: Su Leslie, 2017
Image: Su Leslie, 2017
Image: Su Leslie, 2017
Image: Su Leslie, 2016
Both Elsie at Ramblings of a Writer, and Lucile at Sights and Insights invited me to join the Seven Days of Black & White challenge. The rules are simple:
“Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day.”
If you haven’t already taken part, please consider it — especially if black & white is not your usual “thing” photographically.
Giveaways at the petrol station. Image: Su Leslie, 2017
I’m in need of distraction at the moment. The last few weeks have left me feeling adrift in a slightly leaky boat, buffeted by the waves of others’ moods and problems. So anything that provokes a smile is very welcome in my life. I just didn’t expect it to come in the form of tiny plastic Smurfs!
One of the petrol chains is obviously doing some Smurf-related promo, and is handing out these little toys at the checkout — one for every forty dollars spent on gas.
I know it looks like I must drive an awful lot, but yesterday my (very) modest Smurf collection got a huge boost when the attendant made a mistake with my transaction and handed over some bonus toys by way of apology. Yes, I had already admitted that I was collecting them!
Smurfs on tour. Image: Su Leslie, 2017
The little people are currently engaged in a road-trip photo shoot round an out-of-date calendar. And not entirely enjoying themselves by the look of it.
Twilight shift with Smurfs. Image: Su Leslie, 2017
Not even a bad hair day can keep these guys down. Photo: Su Leslie, 2015
I’m not sure why, but in my mind this picture needs this music.
Enjoy … at the very least a wry smile!
