Sunday, 6 October 2013

Spring Rain

It would not be spring without some rain, but on occasions spring can get a little carried away.  We were down on the coast at Lorne this last week - thats about 2 hours west of Melbourne.  A little bit of research found us a rather wonderful mud-brick house on the hills above the town.  Very peaceful - apart from the rain on the roof and the gale force winds!

We got the fire going and stayed indoors for the forest couple of days - which, if the truth be told, suited us all down to the ground!  Later in the week the weather improved and we got out and about.

On one of my trips to the wood pile I noticed the water pouring off the roof and down on to the stones around the house - it may not be the best picture of falling and splashing water, but it does sum up the first couple of days of the week!


You can find more macro shots at Macro Monday 2 and I Love Macro.

Cheers  SM.
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30 comments:

  1. Anonymous6 October 2013 at 21:28

    dat is een behoorlijke bui ,je hebt het opspatten heel mooi in beeld gebracht.

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  2. Margaret Birding For Pleasure6 October 2013 at 21:58

    HI Stewart So that is where you were!! Sorry you had so much rain but you probably all needed rested up. That shotlooks like the craters on the moon!

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  3. Irma6 October 2013 at 23:08

    Shame about the rain Stewart, I hope you've had a nice time.

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  4. genie6 October 2013 at 23:13

    I can just feel the rain hitting the ground. I agree with Margaret that the photo gives the viewer the feeling of crters on the moon. Great capture.

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  5. Anonymous6 October 2013 at 23:24

    Sounds like a restful time!

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  6. TexWisGirl7 October 2013 at 00:58

    looks refreshing to me!

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  7. Laura7 October 2013 at 01:06

    and this morning it is autumn rain come to call here. Lovely texture Stewart! Thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro :-)

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  8. Lea7 October 2013 at 01:18

    Splish-splashing rain - refreshing if it doesn't last too long. We have rain here today (Sunday). When it started yesterday afternoon, I tried getting some photos as the raindrops ran off the roof (not very successful). Rain is such an essential part of life, but I find it difficult to get a good photo of it.
    Hope you are having a wonderful day!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  9. Anonymous7 October 2013 at 01:41

    Very creative macro shot of nature's creations ~ happy day to you ^_^ ~ carol

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  10. Montanagirl7 October 2013 at 01:43

    Love the splashes on the ground! Into every life a little rain must fall! lol

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  11. Sylvia K7 October 2013 at 02:14

    I always enjoy the spring rain -- for some reason our fall rain just makes it seem grim -- probably just me dreading the cold weather to come!! Have a great week, Stewart!

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  12. Unknown7 October 2013 at 02:53

    cool :) :) :)

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  13. Unknown7 October 2013 at 04:15

    Shame about the rain but hope you enjoyed your time away anyway. :)

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  14. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm7 October 2013 at 04:56

    Rain in the spring is a good thing.

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  15. Unknown7 October 2013 at 05:12

    Interesting shot. I hope you had a nice time despite the rain.

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  16. eileeninmd7 October 2013 at 05:38

    Sounds like a peaceful and relaxing way to spend your vacation! Sorry about the rain!

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  17. Timur Wilde Photography7 October 2013 at 05:44

    Hello Stewart...very nice photo !

    Greetings

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  18. DIMI7 October 2013 at 06:24

    Hallo Stewart!!!
    I hope you had a great time!!!
    Nice macro shot!!!
    Have a lovely new week!!!!
    Thank you very much for your comment on my post!!!!
    Dimi...

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  19. Maude Lynn7 October 2013 at 08:48

    Cool shot!

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  20. Barbara/myth maker7 October 2013 at 09:38

    Nice splash! Looks like some downpour!

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  21. Coloring Outside the Lines7 October 2013 at 10:17

    I'd love to see a couple of inches of that nice wet stuff here, but it sure can bummer up a trip if it lasts too long. Have a great time!

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  22. Rambling Woods7 October 2013 at 10:58

    Good capture..... We have had a lot of rain too... Michelle

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  23. Andrea7 October 2013 at 13:51

    Rain is always welcome for me, i just pity those who experience flooding!

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  24. Carletta7 October 2013 at 14:52

    Margaret took my words! :)
    I was thinking a cropped moon shot as well.
    We need rain and should get a little tonight and tomorrow.

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  25. CDH7 October 2013 at 14:52

    That's a cool pic. Looks like the moon. I also LOVE all your bird pics. They are awesome. Would love to visit Australia some day. The closest I have are 2 Australian Cattle Dogs! :)

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  26. Kerri Farley8 October 2013 at 00:59

    Cool Shot!!

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  27. Karen8 October 2013 at 02:14

    I love to listen to the falling rain. Great texture in your shot.

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  28. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 04:22

    Cool picture!

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  29. Sallie (FullTime-Life)8 October 2013 at 12:20

    Sometimes that's just what you need ...sort of hibernating for a few days. But glad you got out and about toward the end of your vacation.

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  30. Pat Tillett8 October 2013 at 17:51

    The sound of wind blowing, rain on the roof and nice fire in the fireplace sounds like a great way to spend a couple of days.

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