This week I will be away with Leanne Cole, photographer extraordinaire, freezing out butts off by the looks of it down in Victoria. I have scheduled some posts while I am away.
All of a sudden, the week we choose to go to Apollo Bay is the coldest week so far with the “Antarctic 
Vortex” descending upon us. Here on the Gold Coast its not so bad but we will get to single figures this week. Down south in NSW it is a lot colder with icy winds and in my hometown of Orange, snow flurries.
I have been busy shopping for jumpers and layers, mittens, warm socks etc to take on our trip. As it is quite warm where I live now we usually don’t need such things so a shopping trip was in order. I can’t imagine wearing it all as it was so hot trying most of the things on, but I know when I get there I wished I had of bought more!
Staying inside today even though it was sunny, it was a bit cool so I decided to bring the sunshine inside and whilst out shopping I bought some yellow flowers (are they daisies???). Yesterday I had a nice find of a Mikasa ware vase at a second hand store and I thought it would make a nice photo prop. I had natural light coming in through the window and quite liked the effect. I didn’t use my macro tubes which I probably should have but without it gave a softer effect.
In Photoshop I used a linen filter to give it some texture. I took a few photos and hopefully my Friday Foto will be another one of this lovely flower. Sorry for the repetition, I haven’t been out lately.
As you sit hopefully in a nice warm place reading this think of the two of us out in the elements early mornings and late evenings hoping for a few nice shots. I only hope it doesn’t pour with rain or be too windy for the tripod. I expect there will be plenty of hot chocolates consumed this week and maybe even a few wines!
See you on the flipside!
daysandmonths 
You did bring the sunshine in ! Love the texture.
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Thanks very much. Could do with some sunshine today though it’s 10oC.. lol
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Lovely colour. Hope you have a safe, warm and fulfilling trip Karen.
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Thanks Claudette. I’m experiencing some of your weather today being in Melbourne. . Yet to get out of the plane! ! 😊
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Beautiful color and composition. Enjoy your trip and the hot chocolates and wines.
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Thanks Reinhold. Yet to taste the wine but looking forward to it 🙂
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Oh, how I love yellow flowers, Kaz. Your beautiful photo just makes me smile! So does hearing about your weeklong hangout with Leanne. What fun you two will have! I can’t wait to read the posts and see the photos from both of you from your time spent together. Keep warm, have a blast, and happy shooting!
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Thanks again Stacy. Lovely company in this trip. The rain set in late yesterday but fingers crossed for today. Doing the Twelve Apostles so hoping for a reasonable day! 😊
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Sending good luck thoughts your way, Kaz 😉
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My heart is with you, hope it doesn’t pours. Have fun with the hot chocolate and wine.
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Thanks so much. No hot chocolates yet but a glass or two wine ticked off the list! Hopefully no rain today! 😊
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Nice!
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Keep warm Karen!! Beautiful sunny flower ( a mum?) but it will be an adventure with Leanne I’m sure!!
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Thanks Cybele. I just realised of course is not a daisy. Not sure could me a chrysanthemum that sounds better! Hopefully not raining today although showers predicted. Fingers crossed! 😊
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🙂
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Have a photolicious time! Beautiful image. I’m partial to yellow in flowers.
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Thanks so much Elen. Hopefully today it won’t be raining. We are off to see the Twelve apostles.
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Lovley image Kaz, have a great trip will look forward to the photographic results!
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Thanks Jane. Weather wet and unpredictable but interesting that’s for sure. Yes can’t wait to look at my photos when i get home. 😊
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