a lone tree...

a lone tree
by still waters
weeping the wonder of
dusky pendent green
winter tears#tanka

2022 - July Lake Centenary, Temora pic.twitter.com/lFWRztFxEE

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) July 8, 2024

T-Light at Lake Centenary...

How wonderful is this idea in a little country town...
Temora, NSW businesses support a winter 'pick-me-up' for the whole community...
It was canceled last year, but on this year...https://t.co/dQhtrt2m0V pic.twitter.com/e99CfEmLDj

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) August 1, 2022

 More details HERE

'Guests will be invited to walk along the lake loop track, stopping to enjoy the delicacies of a variety of local food vendors who will be set up adjacent to the fire pits that are dotted around the lake’s edge. Each of these fire stations will have their own unique music vibe, some live, some pre-recorded, with places to sit and enjoy the music, food, flames and views.'

a winter's lake and the art of a weeping tree...

After 2 long drives this week in the Temora and Coolamon Shires, today was 'watch-the-petrol' day...

So I kept my wanders close to home...

One involved travelling to Lake Centenary, just outside the little town of Temora...

There, I was enchanted with this weeping tree...

I may appear to be weeping, but my soul is happy...

Come...rest awhile...and I'll share the beauty of my happiness with you...

Rest...but look around...drink it in...

Never forget to look closely at the finer details...Treasures are there too...

As you leave, go slowly...look back...and remember...

Remember...and take a little of my happiness with you...

more Lake Centenary...

 Still basking in the wonder of yesterday and Temora's Lake Centenary...

Loved the tinges of Autumn and the gathering of clouds framing the scenes...

And the reflection detail was magical...

Cloud patterns constantly seemed to change, demanding a cameo role in the beauty of the day...

Lake Centenary for Mother's Day...

MOTHER'S DAY - the first one I have celebrated with family in a long, long time...

Met up with my older grandsons from Wollongong...(They left Wollongong at 4am this morning to get to Temora about 8:00am)...+ step-grandson + partner...+ daughter, husband and 2 younger grandsons... for a Mother's Day to always remember...

Travelled to Temora main street Kayshe Espresso for a special Campos Coffee...We took up all the outdoor street dining area and enjoyed coffee under beautiful autumn sunlight...(I noticed passers-by looked at us and smiled...Felt good)...

Then we took time to admire the progress of my daughter's and son-in-law's new house...

And finally travelled to the magical world of Lake Centenary nearby...(The sign above appears by the lake)...The lake is man-made...It attracts power-boating, water skiing, sailing, canoeing, fishing and swimming enthusiasts and those who simply wish to spend recreational time walking or sitting by water...

We walked the 2km round the lake...Of course, I took many photos...Of course, I slowed the pace a little with my stopping and starting (taking photos)...But no one seemed to mind...

Finally, we enjoyed scones, jam and cream by the lake...A little van kiosk - 'Sugar and Spice' - parked by the lake provided the goodies...

A beautiful day in beautiful company...