Sunday Sun and Fun with Friends

"Don't make me pose Mum, I want to run and run and run some more..."
"Mum why does Archer like the beach, it is dirty here, my toes are gritty?"

"Perhaps if I stand on the weed..."

"Walking a straight line is a bit tricky just here."

It must be something in the water...

Many years ago I drove to Monkey Mia in the north of our state; home to a pod of friendly bottle nose dolphins. When I returned and flashed my photos around my friends said, "These are all pelicans, where are the dolphins?" My response, "Oh yes, I bought some postcards, somewhere." Today, my last of 'freedom' for a while, it rained - a lot. But late this afternoon Archer and I dashed to our little beach and I clicked photo's of the pelicans and a seagull or two.

I say, 'it must be in the water', because Marie (who splits her time between here and the USA) and my friend Elaine (who has just started an art blog), have taken beautiful pelican shots in recent months - and can't seem to get enough of these beautiful big birds either.

I have an assemblage, an altered book and some jewellery all in progress on my desk - so I am sure there will be a rush of art to share with you soon, for now enjoy these feathered friends.

Under the Sea - Part 2

I can't seem to shake my ocean fixation, and as a well known desert lover I am surprised. I had hypnotherapy for a while in 2000/2001. I know some Christians, and many others are sceptical about hypnotherapy - but it was wonderful and pulled me through a terrible time. Anyway, one of the exercises involved walking down a stair case and imagining a special place. I was convinced mine would involve red dirt and possibly baobab trees.

I found myself in a rain forest (without the steam) but still green, lush and wet. I was a little disconcerted. This place was beautiful and yet not my normal 'home'. I feel that same odd dislocation now; I love the ocean but wonder why I am so fixated when it is not where I normally feel connected.

These did not photograph as well as I would have liked but the day is too lovely for me to spend more time on them. You will get the idea; I have used all my paper beads and some painted shells to add to the fibres. The leftovers were put on this bookmark - inspired by the talented (but blogless) Jen Jones, who gave me a similar beaded one years ago.

I think this last piece is my favourite, simple and peaceful. All of these have homes they are headed for - and luckily most to people who do not read my blog, or are on holidays.

Have a peace filled day.