23 June 2013: A dreamy start to my Sunday morning out on Lake Burley Griffin. I just love when the sky is shrouded by clouds but the sun still illuminates through. Yet again another totally different beginning. Have a great Sunday. Enjoy!
22 June 2013: This morning I had a wonderful experience as I floated high above Canberra with the team from Balloon Aloft. Such amazing sights to take in and definitely a view from a different perspective. We couldn’t have asked for better flying conditions with perfect clear skies, light winds and a crisp minus 5 degrees. The crew and our pilot Richard (such a top bloke) made it an extremely enjoyable experience. They were informative and entertaining which made for good fun. If you haven’t already tried ballooning then make sure you put it on your bucket list and go with Balloon Aloft. I just couldn’t help myself from clicking away as the view was just so beautiful. I hope you enjoy the shots that I have uploaded.
Our chariot awaits
20 June 2013: Yesterday I had several mental doors open up as I heard news from a friend that their daughter in law, a 33 year old mother of three children has been diagnosed with brain cancer. I am now 20 months cancer free and have three boys myself and I just couldn’t stop thinking about her and her family and what they about to endure. It’s amazing how we can all get stressed about work, become frustrated in peak hour traffic and agitated at being 5 minutes late for footy training. We complain about the smallest things like our morning weetbix is too soggy or the day is too bleak. At the end of the day….does it really matter?
I’m just so lucky to be able to have Lake Burley Griffin on my doorstep which allows me headspace and solitude. For me there is no better way to unwind and unravel the mind.This morning’s smooth waters and calm conditions were exactly what I needed. This is why I love seeing the sun rise and the beginning of a new day. We are all so lucky. Make sure you take the time to hug your partner, your kids, pat your dog or cat and tell those that are important to you that you care and love them. Have a good a day.
17 June 2013: The title for this morning’s paddle would have to be ‘Monday Morning Marbled Marvel’. I was out on LBG an hour before the scheduled sunrise enjoying another calm and serene Canberra morning. The winds were light and the scattered clouds provided an awesome effect playing with the morning light. You can see why I am addicted to my morning paddles on LBG. There is no better way to start the working week. I hope you have a great week and enjoy this mornings shots.
6.24am: The great thing about the early morning starts is the light reflections from bridges.
16 June 2013: Calm conditions were responsible for smooth water which in turn made for a super serene Sunday morning paddle.
Great reflections from Kings Avenue Bridge as I headed into the Main Basin
12 June 2013: As I paddled my way up into the wetlands this morning I was met with marbled skies and mirror reflections. Yet again I was treated to another beautiful pastel transformation. On my return I noticed that the containment lines had been removed from the new Kingston foreshore development site which gave me a chance to have a sneak peak and capture a few early progress shots.
10 June 2013: I’m still blown away by this mornings light show. What a transformation, what a spectacle, there is no better way to start the day! I’m going to throw straight into the photos, so enough with all of my ranting and raving. I hope you like this mornings photo story.
It was a nice early start to the day.
9 June 2013: The heavy fog that engulfed Lake Burley Griffin this morning created the perfect setting for a horror film. We set off paddling 45 minutes prior to the scheduled sunrise and at times we were down to 10 metres visibility. I have paddled in a few heavy fogs, but this morning’s just had that strange and eerie feeling about it. The air was heavy with moisture, everything was dead calm, there was no colour and it so silent. It would have made for a great zombie horror film shoot; It was so surreal but at the same time very weird and wonderful. This lake never ceases to amaze me, this is why I love paddling here so much. No two mornings are ever the same.
Into the abyss we go.
5 June 2013: LBG certainly had a wintery feel about it this morning. It was clear as bell when I took off at 6.15am from the East Basin, but it wasn’t long before the fog slowly rolled in and engulfed the entire lake. At times it gave the impression that it was going to burn off, but then another bank of fog would roll through the Main Basin creating a totally different feel.
The lake never ceases to amaze me how it can take on a totally different persona each day. This is why I love seeing a new day take place from this perspective, every day has its own unique character.
3 June 2013: What a stunning silhouette sunrise this morning. I really didn’t expect to be paddling amongst crystal clear skies and sub zero temperatures after the rainy weekend that we just had. I can tell that we are definitely in winter now as my finger and toes are still thawing out from this morning’s frosty float on Lake Burley Griffin. I always return back so calm and peaceful after a paddle into the wetlands. How could you not when there are so many stunning silhouette reflections. I hope that you enjoy the photos.
The morning began with crystal clear skies and calm conditions.
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