Flames and Rainbows
It is mid-winter in Perth. Close to my house the flame trees are flowering.
On our way home from coffee Matthew and I stop to reflect on the lorikeet action going on in the trees.
Our delight in watching the Rainbow Lorikeets is such that I have to go home to get my camera and return for some photographs. Upside down, right way up – any way is a good way to eat.
“And these trees are delicious!”
You could walk right past your local trees and not notice…
…but it is good to stop and observe small miracles in our very midst.
Dedicated with love to my brother, Max Podstolski. His joy of birds ever since I can remember was inspirational – and contagious!
22 November 1952 – 20 July 2017
You are such a great photographer…what a delight to witness and capture. 😊
It’s hard to get wrong when the subjects are so incredible.
Dear Julie,
What a beautiful series of photos .. joyous and fresh and fun. They were wonderful pictures to dedicate to your brother, who I saw must have just passed away. My sympathies to you .. you sounded to be have been close. I can’t think of a more uplifting dedication.
Sending big hugs, Jules
Thank you, Jules. Max loved these trees when he was recently in Perth – so this little photo-shoot seemed just the ticket.
Love this, From Marie xxx
So thrilled that you and Poppy will be in Christchurch next week, Marie.
Lovely pictures and even lovelier writing, Julie xx
Thanks Anna, and sorry that I couldn’t see you after all last Sunday evening.
Beautiful Julie. I have always thought of birds as the embodiment of spirit, so light and delicate with songs that evoke joy. Much love to your whole family.
I agree with you about birds evoking spirit, Robyn. And I’m sure Max agrees with you as well.
Julie , thanks for sharing your superb photos of the rainbow lorikeets ; they are the best I’ve seen.
Love , Judy .
Lorikeets are always superb but in a flame tree in bloom, they are off the scale!
My sincerest sympathies to you, Julie and family on the loss of your brother. A lovely dedication with your amazing photos.
Love, Brigitte
Thank you so much, Brigitte.
The birds are lovely and so are you. Sorry for your loss.
Love Charlee
Ahh, thank you so much – birds ARE lovely!
So much I don’t know about Perth. Would love to travel there. Beautiful photos and also sorry to hear of your loss.
Dixie, there is a lot of beauty to be found in Perth…and very different beauty again in New Zealand where my brother lived (and where we grew up).
The vibrant colors are so full of life and love. A very nice tribute to your brother, who must have been a joy to be around
My brother and his wife, Max and Clare, visited us in April. They certainly were a joy to have around. For me, having them here was like being on holiday without having to go away.
What is this life if full of care we have no time to stand and stare…
It’s the little things that are wonderful but go unnoticed as we rush around in this life – continue to stand and watch the birds in honour of your brother Max. My sympathies to you and your family.
I so agree with you, Suzanne. Max was an influence in my formative years, teaching me to observe and appreciate the world.
lovely, colourful dedication to your brother
sorry for his passing
Thank you Jennifer.
Such a riot of exuberant colour, the birds, the flowers, even the sky – I love rainbow lorikeets, I feel they are like exuberant teenage boys, a little bit wild but really know how to have fun. What a great way to remember Max.
Max so liked the lorikeets as well. He used enjoy the comparison between the loud Aussie show-off birds vs the (so often) shy and retiring New Zealand birds.
Such wonderful pictures and remembering, Julie, beautiful birds and stunning trees, I actually have a few Jasmine bushes blooming, very strange winter weather, but the birdlife here in the West is spectacular.
Yes, Joy, we are blessed with our bird life here in Australia.
Oh, dear Julie, please accept my heartfelt sorry at the news of your brother’s passing. I’m sure he’s smiling at your choice of amazing photos taken of the birds and flowers he so loved. You are in my prayers.
Thank you, Tess. Yes, the spirit of Max is in the heart of these photos.
Dear Julie,
I would like to send you my expression of sympathy on Max’s death.
Tomek
Hello Tomsk, thank you very much. Max’s Memorial Service was yesterday. All the family came from Australia and New Zealand. It was tremendous. We celebrated Max’s life and family memories together. Love, Julie