Local Scenes

Gidday Gladys...My pleasure to be the first to commentin your new album...Ican see you have been busy with your cam... I haven't updated for ages as I have joined a PSP group and I'm learning heaps... and lovin it... besides... I've barely left the house except to visit the specialist in over 9 months... and there's only so many pics you can take of sheep and dry paddocks... am hoping to 'hit-the-frog' very sooooon...then the cam will get a good workout once again... Awful shame about the bushfires...love to catch the buggars that start them...and burn their bloody hands!!!... Take care... hugs Gypsy...XO

said gypsy646 2005.02.23 at 06:18:37 PST

Hello Gladys, Interesting photos all. The pods picture reminds me of one we have here that we call 'false cucumber', seeds inside are as large as a thumbnail, half inch think and quite watery-all, four of them in one pod I'm thinking-its been awhile since I've seen one in the woods. You usually name your plants, what happened here? Interesting to note the Perth fire in the background-was it a natural fire or did they find that it was started by some unknown? Nice little park you have here. Thanks for letting the rest of us know that you've a new album here. Come back for a visit sometime. Ron/Oregon Coast

said rboise 2005.02.23 at 06:49:33 PST

Hi Gladys, what a clean, crisp environment and such a brilliant, deep blue sky. The smoke haze, was that from the same fires that Peter so ably covered in his album? I really must make an effort to get over to the West. My brother and sister-in-law rave about it. Both are accomplished photographers, with beautiful photos to show for their adventures. Best regards, Keith.

said magikeith 2005.02.24 at 02:43:22 PST

G'day Glady's, I can always count on you for new & interesting shots.Thanks for sharing these, I noticed my (webshots Friend Ron) has already signed in :o) I am in Grants Pass Oregon as we speak, I just brought my son Alexander a new Athlon 64 based computer system.Weather here has been great hi 60's .the Mojave Desert down south is VERY soggy , but the wild flowers should be on the way due to all of the rain in the desert,have a good weekend. Nev

said alocolobo 2005.02.24 at 08:30:39 PST

Hi Gladys! Don't know how I missed this album! What beautiful seaside pictures! Looks so nice and warm! The gardens are so inviting..what a wonderful place for a nice stroll..the totems were fascinating to view...just a super album!!! Thanks for your kind comments in my guestbook! Glad you enjoyed Pez..he's getting to be quite a character! And I'm so glad that "private&quo t; worked for you! Thanks for sharing with us...take care and many hugs...Darlene

said briansbabe2 2005.02.25 at 08:14:19 PST

Hello Gladys! Interesting album with such various themes! Nice beach photos! We like the colors of the amazing paintings of the totems and on the walls! Beautiful grass trees as we have never seen!We also like the funny seed pods. Thanks for sharing and also for your nice comments in 'oertlif_3'! have a nice weekend! Henri and Kaethi

said oertlif_2 2005.02.25 at 09:00:23 PST

Hi Gladys, when I look at this album, I ask myself, 'why is this beach so empty???' The beach is so wonderful, all the scenery is gorgeous, but where are the people? The pictures of the floating sphere are nice with the seagull! Why does the sphere float? It looks like made of stone! - The Totem Poles are so colorful and the Murals remind me our actions about saving water! Most I like #33, the beautiful shining grass of the Blackboy!- I am glad that not only I miss when shooting moving objects! ........I prefer flowers! :-) Gladys, today I need your help. I've a new tree album and have absolutely no clue what the tree's name is. Could you have a look at it? It looks like a tree, that could survive in your clime too! Have a better day tomorrow! Full of smiles! Galit from Israel

said 854847 2005.03.02 at 10:41:51 PST

Hi Gladis, its me again; could that tree be a 'Pistacia vera'? - Galit

said 854847 2005.03.02 at 21:12:13 PST

Hi Gladys, thank you for all your nice comments in my different new albums. Those albums were a very sunny day, a very long walk and a lot of fun. No one seems to know my mystery tree! I don't know if it is allowed to pick the fruit along the street. Once I picked Mini Oranges from along the street to make a jam and there were thousands of oranges under the tree that weren't picked...... Citrus Intolerance occurs very often, and there are a lot of people allergic to Citrus pollen....there is always the other side of good things. Yes, actually my mailbox is overflowing. I feel like after a featured album: 30 entries in the last 3 days. Wow! Gladys, have a wonderful weekend! - Galit

said 854847 2005.03.05 at 15:32:14 PST

Hi Gladys. I only checked out your panoramas and they're terrific. Well done, gotta go, better half is waiting for the computer. Bye again. Al..

said shortshooter 2005.03.06 at 01:07:45 PST

Hi Gladys! Beautiful foreshore park and beach views! Sorry to hear about the bush fires. Like Galit, I wonder why there aren't more people on the beach on a day such as this. Interesting sculpture and totems at Wanliss Park! Keith

said hiker56 2005.03.06 at 02:37:09 PST

Hello Gladys, Noticed you had some new photos...how come your skies are sooooooo blue!! Haven't seen skies like this since the war years in the South of Asia. A nice album of totems and parks and that must've been a rather large bush fire? Is the fired-over area seeded naturally or is it State planted? Take care and take more photos. Best regards. Ron/Southern Oregon Coast

said rboise 2005.03.25 at 09:14:05 PST

Hi Gladys, at last it is weekend and I have some time. Thanks for searching about the background of the 'Floating Rock Sphere'! That's quite a rock! A very beautiful rock! It looks so simple, but sure it was a not so easy project to realize! The beach people make a very positive addition to this album. I love the row of flags(even without people!) picture # 47! No, I still do not have a botanical name for the mystery tree! Meanwhile I ordered prints of the pictures and then I'll go and visit tree nurseries! No, I am not so tall as my shadow. The light came from a very low point of view. At that time of the day, after work, I am more a shadow than myself - but never to tired to take a picture! :-) Gladys, I wish you a HAPPY EASTER! - Galit from Israel

said 854847 2005.03.25 at 12:51:37 PST

I see Rockingham Beach is a popular spot! I like your "sails on horizon" and "enjoying the water" shots. It may be overcast but lovely nonetheless. Keith

said hiker56 2005.03.25 at 21:18:08 PST

Hello Gladys! Your pictures make us feel summer in advance! Beautiful colors! We like the blue of the sky, of the water! But also the colors of the amazing totem poles! Funny beach pictures! We wish you: Happy Easter! Henri and Kaethi

said oertlif_3 2005.03.26 at 09:08:39 PST

Hi there Gladys. Fabulous photos!! Wonderful 'blue' skies and what we'd give to have a lovely clean almost 'empty' beach like that here in Europe. It has been a pleasure to view your local scenes. Thank you. Wishing you a very Happy Easter Sunday. Luv n'hugs Jayne xx

said hjaynefoster 2005.03.27 at 02:37:07 PST

Hello Gladys, A bunch of nice photos of your water and beaches, question on the last photo though, "swept beaches". Why would anyone want to sweep the beaches? It would seem like a waste of good city monies. Interesting places you call home and again I see those very blue skies!! Thanks for this invite, appreciated. Ron/Oregon Coast

said rboise 2005.03.28 at 07:19:12 PST

Very nicely done Gladys and I didn't know your Council swept the beaches. Wonder how many other of our shires do that? Wanneroo certainly don't. That last photo, by the way, looks as though it was taken from just about the exact spot I was on when we stopped off there for morning tea on our way to Abingdon Village a few months ago. Thanks very much for your appreciation of our garden - did you see today's additions of the new lawn area we put down this morning? It was delivered at 7.00am and we had it all laid and were drinking tea by 11.00. Apart from aching back, aching legs and aching feet I feel fine!! Best regards, Peter

said georgieboy98 2005.03.30 at 00:46:06 PST

Hi Gladys. Thank you for sharing a part of Western Australia through a well put together album. I aim to get over there one day to see the beauty for myself. Thanks for your kind comments in my "Flowers&quo t; album featured today and "Cunninghams Gap" album, it is much appreciated. Cheers...Chris QLD

said chrissy40111 2005.04.02 at 14:24:18 PST

Hiya,Gladys! I came by to thank you for signing my feature & to answer your question! I am sorry to disappoint you,Gladys,(laughing!) but I realy thought that people could see that those were murals-anyways,thankyou ever for visiting my 'unusual' album as you say. It was time that I looked at your photos again anyway. I Love this album-it seems to portray a lot about western Australia. It's a beautiful homage to such a beautiful land...& ocean area!!! Loved ALL your photos! I notice that Webshots is putting print right in the middle of photos now?! Best wishes,your friend,Rita

said rita30100 2005.04.07 at 08:19:03 PDT

Hi Gladys and this is really to thank you for your entries in my two latest guest books. Your interest is appreciated. As a matter of interest we were down Freo way on Wednesday - had lunch at Cicerellos. It was a beautiful day, as you know, and we sat overlooking the water and it was just perfect! Peter

said georgieboy98 2005.04.22 at 01:42:38 PDT

Hiya,Gladys! I hope that you understand that I think your photography is beautiful & I am putting you as a favourite!! I realy would Love to see with my own eyes the gorgeous Austalia one day(although,highly unlikely..Moocho moolah!) One of my brothers was supposed to go & live there long ago but I guess his wife & kids protested, O,how he went on about how beautiful it was(he had traveled a lot) but I think (knowing my brother) he gave in to his kids cries!! O, Well,that's life,right? Loves to ya,Rita

said rita30100 2005.05.03 at 06:11:28 PDT

Looks like a beautiful day at the beach! Gin the artist

said oceanloves 2005.06.11 at 08:00:08 PDT

Wonderful beaches just so inviting to walk along, fun colourful murals, and other fabulous scenery that WA is known for...! Always a treasure! Smiles, amy

said kester110 2005.07.05 at 07:14:56 PDT

Hi Gladys...Churchill Park is beyond beautiful!!! WOW it is gorgeous with the water right at its edge. Loved all the photos in here. You are in Western Australia I believe. I have a friend who moved back to Perth after living in Canada for 20 years. It looks wonderful from your photos. warm regards, Barbara

said midnightlace2 2005.07.17 at 10:42:35 PDT

The floating rock could only come from down under. Thanks for that great design.

said philosh 2005.08.08 at 08:22:28 PDT

Hi Gladys,thanks for taking me with you on a virtual walk.Fantastic places,amazing beaches ,bright colored murals.I enjoyed my visit.Thanks for your kind words in my guestbook of the butterfly garden.Have a nice weekend.Mary-lou.

said louke100100 2005.08.08 at 09:24:43 PDT

Thank you for your encouraging words re my pictures, i have had a browse through yours and my compliments to you. Did you realise there is an orb like the one in your pictures in the food hall at Whitfords shopping centre. All the best Martin

said superroo351 2005.08.08 at 09:25:09 PDT

G'day Gladys, your photos are absolutely stunning! That said, they also make me very homesick for WA, Perth Region. I was living in Singapore for 4 years and visited Perth all the time as my "getaway". I loved the nature, the beaches, the people, the feeling to be worlds away from everything but yet to have all you desire. I've visited Rockhampton a few times, never saw the dolphins though. My favorite was Fremantle, ate lots of good food at the Pizza Bella Roma. Hillary's Boat harbor was another cool place to hang out, Cottlesloe Beach & The pavillion - stop me, I'll keep going all night!!!Thanks so much for bringing back beautiful memories! Marita, Houston, Texas, Worldtripper & worldtripper 3

said worldtripper3 2006.03.24 at 09:26:27 PST

Your right about the rain Gladys, i would love to see the damn over flow again with camera in hand, be great fun, all the best Martin

said superroo351 2006.05.09 at 05:06:33 PDT

Hello Gladys, Such glorious beaches and blue sky, altough we have had a warm summer so far, we have not seen to many really good skies, mostly dull, so it is with real pleasure that I can look at yours. Thankyou so much for the recent GB's, I am finding it very difficult to keep up as we tend to be out and about a lot at this time of the year, I do so like those totem poles, are they aboriginal or just purely for decoration, best wishes as always Ken

said hircock100 2006.07.13 at 01:15:46 PDT