Another Glorious Morning

I have been worried that you might think that just because the photos of sunrises and sunsets have stopped appearing, that perhaps we've stopped having anything worthy of exposing pixels to light. Au contraire!

For a few minutes the wind died down and the cloudy sky made a very dramatic image in the river.

What!? Another Sunrise?

These morning just keep coming. Don't worry, they stop because we are leaving this place along the river to head inland. But don't worry we'll be back to Tasmania in December.

Another Fine Sunrise

Just so you know that an absence of sunrise/sunset photos doesn't mean that we've stopped having them, here's one for you. I know my northern hemisphere readers may be confused about life in Tasmania, but rest assured, the sun still rises and set a per usual on our side. Sometimes with delightful results.

The morning fog is thick enough to limit the direct light from the sun to a level that the camera can handle. You can just barely see the sun in the sky, more clearly see the reflection of the sun in the foreground on the water, and then the place near the far shore where the fog has lifted, is seen the brightest reflection.

Sunrise Over the Huon River

No surprise...there was another delightful sunrise here. The clearing of the fog as the sun peeks through the clouds on the horizon, conspire to create a window on the sunrise that is reflected almost perfectly in the river.

I just don't get tired of this. I hope you don't either.

Another Sunset

Just thought you'd like to see what we are seeing on pretty regular basis out here in the hinterlands of Tasmania. As you can easily see from the image there is no commercial district, no city lights, no multi-lane expressways, and no crowded populous covering the hills near us. How can we possible survive this isolation, this lack connection to civilization?

I'll tell you how.

We get this kind of sunset many days and just over the hills in the center of the picture is Hobart. What more could you ask for?

A Foggy Morning

Another of the many foggy mornings on the Huon River. As the sun began to burn away the river mist, I got a couple quick shots.

Max

It took two us, but I finally got a couple of shots of Max, out other charge in this sit. Max is another Schnauzer mix. He's bigger and stouter than Monty. He's also nearly completely blind. But, with a little help, he manages. The dogs are closely bonded and seldom far apart. Clearly Max relies on Monty for getting around.

I Can't Stop Taking This Picture...

Clearly, if I just sat in the backyard and watched the sun come up and go down, I'd be a happy photographer for a very long time. This is just the best time of year to be in Tasmania for sunrise/set images.

Sunset in the Rain

Clearly, I have discovered a replacement for photographing cemeteries: photographing the light on on the Huon River at dawn and dusk. I am simply amazed by the sights from the rear window of our current residence. I just had to share a few more with you.

The Morning After

The calm river persisted overnight and we had a glorious sunrise to greet us. I thought you'd appreciate a couple more photos of a perfect reflection of the sky.

The Huon River at Sunset

At the end of a beautiful day (not warm, just sunny), we had another wind free afternoon resulting in a mirror-like river surface. This, of course, is the perfect opportunity for some photos.

Monty

One of our current charges is Monty. He's an energetic and playful puppy that seems to be everywhere at once. He's always glad to see you and eager to play.

The Evening Mirror

When the wind dies down and the sun begins to set on sky filled with broken clouds, the river turns to a sheet of glass and the sky to an impressionist painting.

Fog on the River

The clearing of the morning fog from the Huon River is often quite beautiful. On this particular morning, there were some soft scenes to enjoy.

Sunrise

As we settle into the life in Tasmania and establish our routines, we been hanging around the house a lot and resting between fits of dog and chook feeding and laundry. We haven't had a chance to do laundry since leaving Virginia and we are bit behind. This means I spend a little time each morning looking at the sun rise.

Morning has Broken

Our first morning in Port Huon brought a glorious morning filled with light, scattered clouds, and rainbows. I went with our host Rob to the marina to pick up his boat after repairs. It is not often you see a double rainbow.

Mid-Winder Celebration

After a bit of getting to know our hosts for our house/pet sit, we helped them carry things a few doors down to a party on the shore of the Huon river. This was the annual neighborhood celebration of the winter solstice with food and bonfire.