Time Passes

For The Daily Posts’s Weekly Photo Challenge : Time. ย 

This photo was taken in Mackay, very near my home town – we were driving for dinner with extended family.

I like this shot – I took it from the car window (Dad was driving๐Ÿ˜‹) with my Olympus OMD EM5 – such a fleeting moment in time. The light behind those amazing clouds shining just the right colour, the darkness of an impending storm, the river below.

It also reminds me of a moment in time. A short 10 days spent with my family, now that we’re apart for the first time in 10 years. It was my mum’s birthday this week and it was a tough day – it’s been a while since I haven’t been able to go out to dinner with them to celebrate.

But we have phones and iMessage and FaceTime and all those good things. And life is good here in my new city and my new space. My back is improving and I’ve been able to unpack a little more and sort a few things out. I’m hoping to get out for some photos soon. And I’ve been catching up with friends, old and new, and work has been really good fun as well, setting up a new office at the same time.

How has your week been? Enjoy your weekend everyone.

x desleyjane


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39 responses to “Time Passes”

  1. graydaysandcoffee Avatar
    graydaysandcoffee

    So many gorgeous layers in that photo. I’m glad it’s been a good week for you! My oldest came home yesterday from college for her sister’s band concert and she’s going to stay until Sunday, so the end of this week has been the best part.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you! Oh that sounds like a wonderful end to the week.

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  2. Norah Avatar

    Awesome photo, Desley. How wonderful to capture that moment in time. I’m pleased to hear you are starting to settle in. I hope things continue to improve.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you Norah! And thank you for sharing.

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  3. Heyjude Avatar

    What a beautiful photo DJ. Seems like you are at a good TIME in your life.
    have a lovely weekend and hope the back improves ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks Jude! You have a wonderful weekend too.

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      1. Heyjude Avatar

        Wild, wet and windy today DJ. I am not going very far!

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          Good idea! Stay safe and warm.

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  4. Debbie Avatar

    Those are some heavy duty clouds there! Hope you are enjoying Melbourne ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you! I am, what a great city!!

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  6. quarksire Avatar

    coooool shoT! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. morselsandscraps Avatar

    A lovely post, and I’m so glad your back’s on the mend. Selfish of course, as well as concern for you. It means I’ll begin to see your Melbourne. I absolutely empathise with you when you couldn’t be with your mum on her birthday. My week? Lots of time on the beach with my three year old Polish grandchildren and delight in their games and inventions. Occasional time with their parents. They’ve all just left, so an empty house and empty hearts.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Oh no! I feel for you that they’ve all left. The house never feels so empty as when your family leaves. It sounds like you had a wonderful time with them. Yes I’m hoping to get out an about soon. We’ve been going to the park a lot, but not much shooting. X

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  8. Su Leslie Avatar

    I’m so glad you are settling in. Hope the good things continue.

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  9. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

    I didn’t realize you were having issues with your back, and glad to hear it is getting better. It is hard to miss family time because of pain. This photo however, is glorious and worth framing and entering in a photo contest or art gallery. Sounds like you have been busy. Take care!!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks so much Terri. My back is much better. Although not the reason for missing mum’s birthday. It’s the 3,000km distance separating us ๐Ÿ˜‰

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      1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

        Oh that’s right. That is a lot of mileage! She knows you love her and no doubt misses you too!! I showed my hubby your photo and he loved it, too!

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          We talked for a long time and yes all is good. I’ll see them again in a couple of months. Oh please thank your hubby for me!

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  10. Faraday's Candle Avatar

    This photo is absolutely stunning.
    One worth framing!

    Enjoy the remainder of the weekend.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Wow thanks so much. You enjoy your weekend too!

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  11. pommepal Avatar

    Fantastic photo of the tropical stormy skies, good interpretation of time. Pleased to hear your back is improving, now be careful, don’t do any heavy lifting… Hot, humid and lots of lovely rain this week, so I’ve been mainly indoors reading and on the computer. But the garden is growing like a jungle so when it cools down it will be pruning time.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks PP. you’ll be happy to know that I’ve just walked GG and watched tv most of the day. I’m glad you’re getting some rain, but yes hot and humid is not fun and a great reason to stay indoors. Looking forward to seeing more of your garden. I just got my very first plant!!

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      1. pommepal Avatar

        So pleased to here you have adopted a plant DJ, a home is not a home without some greenery…

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          I agree! I miss my plants from home. I was inspired this afternoon to go out and get some succulents for my pink plant stand!

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          1. pommepal Avatar

            Succulents are good, easy care…

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            1. desleyjane Avatar

              I love them. My Dad loves them too. I’ve potted them and they look really good. Just that’ll title bit of green softens the terrace already ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  12. Nandini Avatar

    Amazing contrast! Take care, DJ>

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you again.

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  13. Debbie H Avatar

    Love this photo. Great response to the theme Desley!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you Deb. I appreciate that!

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  14. tildy1 Avatar

    Dramatic capture!

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  15. andy Avatar

    Nick of time, eh ? ๐Ÿ˜‰ So well captured !!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Oh yes! Thank you, I was pretty amazed to get this shot ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. andy Avatar

        It is an amazing shot !!

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          Aw thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

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