Found at Olinda, I will drink Tea today.

 Lots of inspiration to be found in the hills today. 

The Olinda Botanical Gardens and Nursery were a delight. 

Numerous birds were sighted among the nectar-rich native foliage and wholesome natural displays arranged in the community meeting rooms.

Beautiful shops to admire from a distance, being mindful of the budget.

I came home with these business cards, however.

 

 Today.

I was attracted to the bubbly surface of Edwins' plant-based yogurt.

Also, I thought I had better capture the roses before they disappear. 

A quiet Nup to the Cup afternoon and evening.

 

A quick couple of captures before I start painting for uni. 

 

 morning view

Rain softly falls.

On a wet fence

black feathers glisten.

 

With window open, I hear

soft drops of rain. 

A petal floats to the ground.

Haiku poetry on this wet Sunday.

 A bit of today. 

Handmade purses and bags in linen remnants, and a unique new marketplace find to house all my art materials in. 

 

The ravens have made nests high in the neighbouring gum trees, and are becoming very protective of their young. To prevent more swooping, we decided to lay out a tasty spread for them in the hope they will come to see us as friends not foes. 

Update: we've not been swooped since; not so other pedestrians. Ravens are known to be smart birds - perhaps they favour anyone who feeds them.

 a beautiful night to take washing off the line. 

Spent the afternoon leisurely walking along the Dandenong Creek Trail, camera on the ready. 

Captured were a male and a female Australian Wood Duck,

a Pacific Black Duck,

and an Australian Indigo in flower.

The iconic Australian Kookaburra,

and a beautiful Dusky Moorhen.