Tuesday, October 29, 2013

That Golden Glow

Carmi, of Written.Inc, has set "That Golden Glow" for this week's Thematic Photographic theme. 
Like him, I also love late afternoon and early morning light, which bring a golden glow to the land. 

It was very late afternoon when we reached the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road between 
Melbourne and South Australia. 
The rocks positively radiated warm golden light:



This is the famous cat which lives in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul - famous because 
President Obama stroked him when they met. 
He stands in the warm evening sun which is coming in low through the stained glass:


And sunlight shining through flax leaves outside my classroom turns them golden...


Have a golden Thursday!

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  1. Elephant's ChildOctober 30, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    Sadly we are losing our apostles. Some have already gone.
    I love the light you have captured. Warm and inviting. Comfort photography.

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    1. AlexiaOctober 30, 2013 at 2:41 PM

      Yes, I only counted 9 - and some of them were quite little.
      Thank you EC.

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  2. Kalei's Best FriendOctober 30, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    GORGEOUS!! Love the first and the 4 legged one! bet he loved the warmth from that glow..

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  3. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©October 30, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Those are so cool! Wikipedia says there used to be 13, and the ocean has taken away 5 so far. Good that you got to see them and take pictures.
    ~

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    1. AlexiaOctober 30, 2013 at 8:32 PM

      They are stunning, at any time of day. I'm sure I saw 9, but a couple were so small as to be barely there.

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  4. Bob ScotneyOctober 30, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    That second picture is wonderful and for a change I'd praise that cat.

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    1. AlexiaOctober 30, 2013 at 8:33 PM

      Thanks Bob. She (or he) did fit her surroundings rather well, and wasn't worried about all the people in the church.

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  5. 21 WitsOctober 30, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    I certainly will today, recalling all these lovely golden moments.

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    1. AlexiaOctober 30, 2013 at 8:34 PM

      That's good - your posts often leave me with a warm feeling :)

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  6. GillyOctober 30, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Lovely sundown photos - I'm always interested in seeing other countries. And the cat is a cutie!

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    1. AlexiaOctober 30, 2013 at 8:36 PM

      Thanks Gilly. I feel the same way about other places. I haven't done much travelling lately, and my feet sure are itchy!

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  7. LeeOctober 30, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Beautiful photos...shedding a golden glow over the world.

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    1. AlexiaOctober 30, 2013 at 8:36 PM

      Thank you Lee. I'm glad they make you feel that way!

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  8. Max SartinOctober 30, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Those first two look a lot like Southern Utah, if it were flooded with sea water. Beautiful.

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    1. AlexiaOctober 30, 2013 at 8:40 PM

      Gosh, I hope that doesn't happen!! But yes, it is a beautiful part of the world.

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  9. Michèle et Jean-ClaudeOctober 31, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Beautiful photos! They make us yearn to travel and see what there is elsewhere. Thanks Alexia

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