Thank you Sally, my Sydneysider friend, for introducing me to Australian poetry and literature. Here is a shared favorite.
Five Senses
by Judith Wright
Now my five senses
gather into a meaning
all acts, all presences;
Twilight, Harbour Bridge
Cloud Dreams, Byron Bay
and as a lily gathers
the elements together,
in me this dark and shining,
Trunk Sinew, Botanic Gardens
Blooming, Botanic Garden
that stillness and that moving,
these shapes that spring from nothing,
become a rhythm that dances,
a pure design.
Tranquility, Blue Mountains
Sunset and Trees, Blue Mountains
While I’m in my five senses
they send me spinning
all sounds and silences,
all shape and colour
as thread for that weaver,
Geometrics, Queen Victoria Building
On the Vine, Hunter Valley
whose web within me growing
follows beyond my knowing
some pattern sprung from nothing-
a rhythm that dances
and is not mine.
Links and Art, Sydney
Artichokes, Sydney Market
Flat White, Sydney
Judith Arundell Wright (31 May 1915 – 25 June 2000) was an Australian poet, environmentalist and campaigner for Aboriginal land rights.
Jane Lurie Photography 
#Stunning Captures of the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley. I lived close by for a few years and Loved Sunday drives throughout the region!
#GreatMemories
Thanks for sharing 🙂
ML
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Hi Lou, How lucky to have them so nearby…it’s a beautiful area. Thank you for sharing your memories and appreciations.
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Lovely intertwining of verse and photography Jane, well done. Love the colors in “blooming” that and the artichokes are my favs.
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Thank you, Tina. I’ve enjoyed exploring Australian poetry. Glad you like the images.
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Awesome stuff Jane. I haven’t had my morning espresso yet so the last photo really stood out for me but they are all fantastic. Have a great day
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Mark, Thank you so much for your kind comments. I do miss the strong Aussie coffee. So good. Happy you liked this set.
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WOW…quite spectacular photos….loved blooming & tranquility especially…..great EYE!!!
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Thank you, April– Blooming was a great find– I’d never seen a flower like that and the waterfall was a part of a perfect day in the Blue Mountains. Appreciate it!
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Haha, am I the only one who noticed that your cloud looks like an angler fish, sharp teeth and dangling light included?
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Hi Milka, I love it! And quite specific, too, I might add. I am trying to see it… anyone else? Thanks for your great comment.
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You don’t see it? It looks just like this one, at the same angle, without all the spikes. Open mouth with teeth, and dangling light.
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Oh my! Yes, it does. Quite a good looking guy…Great eye- thanks!
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gorgeous pictures 🙂
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Hi Joshi- Thank you very much. Lots of interesting creative opportunities in Sydney. Glad you liked these.
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Loved the combination of the poem and photos. Great tribute to Australia.
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Thanks so much, Jane. Glad it was appealing to you.
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Hi Jane – here are some other interesting Australian poets: Les Murray, Robert Gray and Lisa Gorton (a newer, younger poet). Also check out Chris Wallace-Crabbe. Enjoyed your photos!
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Hi Stephen, Thank you for the recommendations- very nice! Glad you enjoyed this one. Appreciate it.
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Great shots, Jane. I recognised the Sheoak trees of Byron Bay almost immediately. I believe I have a similar shot somewhere in my collection.
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Hi Fred- Thank you! I didn’t know the name of those trees. You’re referring to the Cloud Dreams image, I assume? Appreciate the identification and for your comments.
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Wonderful scenes!
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Thank you, Phil. Glad you enjoyed this post.
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On the next plane!!!! Great shots … I don’t think I will look at my coffee the same,
Safe travels my friend… I know this experience has just been grand!
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Thank you, Linda. It has been amazing. We are back– see you soon!
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You need to do a book of market shots–all that gorgeous fresh food that you have captured over the years is a feast for all the senses. You are what you eat. Why not be fresh, colorful, and delectable?
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Hi Leah, That’s a great idea and coming from someone who is all those things 🙂 Thanks so much for your ideas.
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Very nice indeed.
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Thank you very much, Mike. Glad you enjoyed this one.
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Revisiting all your Australia moments AFTER our trip gives them all new meaning for me.
I yearn for another flat white, you just can’t get coffee here like they have. And the way they swirl the heart on top made me smile every morning. Great photos, as always, and such fun to see you DownUnder!
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Hi Linda, That’s so nice that the photographs bring back good memories and sensory experiences. We had a great time with you. I miss the coffee, too… Thanks, friend!
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Outstanding!
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Thank you, Alois. I really appreciate it.
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