Saturday, 3 August 2013

Sunny Winter's Day

Today we visited Kings park with my husband's British cousins who are staying with us for a couple of weeks. We've had very wintry weather of late, but today the weather was as stunning as the view - 23C and sunny. I took this photo which overlooks the old Swan Brewery and the beautiful Swan River. Rain is forecast for all of next week so it was great to be able to show Perth off in its best sunny colours.

I am halfway through a large painting for my husband and am hoping to spend a bit of time on it during the week.
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  1. Anonymous3 August 2013 at 12:44

    Hi Wendy, what a beautiful photo, really an amazing view! Love the blue colors of the sky and the river. Good luck with painting and have a good time with your visitors!

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    1. Wendy Barrett13 August 2013 at 19:38

      Hi Hilje, Thankyou! Yes we love our Swan River - famous for its black swans. We're having a great time with our visitors thankyou. I hope you are having nice summer days!

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  2. Sue Marrazzo Fine Art4 August 2013 at 07:13

    A WOW View...Thanks for sharing this one.
    How lucky are you!!!

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  3. Karen Boe4 August 2013 at 20:30

    This is a gorgeous view Wendy - have you thought of painting it? I just love red roofs, and seeing your work I think you'd do it justice! :)

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    1. Wendy Barrett13 August 2013 at 19:33

      Thanks Karen - very kind of you. Yes I too love the contrast of the red against the blue.

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  4. Celia Blanco4 August 2013 at 23:51

    Gorgeous skies and water Wendy! How lucky to have such a beautiful day for sightseeing. Enjoy your visitors!

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    1. Wendy Barrett13 August 2013 at 19:35

      Thanks Celia, Yes we were very lucky with the weather for a few days, but it's been raining most days since. Not that I'm complaining - we like a good drop of rain!

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  5. art by Michael Perchard6 August 2013 at 17:48

    Great photo Wendy!
    So happy to see photos of Australia! Especially this one of Perth!
    Your winter is so very different than mine!
    Eager to see your large painting when it is complete. Maybe a photo of an early stage!
    Take care Mate and have a G'day!
    Your USA Cobber!
    Michael
    Australia Rocks! Yippee!

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  6. Wendy Barrett13 August 2013 at 19:45

    G'day Michael! I will have to post some more photos of Western Australia sometime soon for you!
    Haven't had any time to paint lately. Enjoying the time spent with our visitors - and also getting over a cold.
    Our winters are certainly very mild compared to yours. Our visitors have been swimming at the beach and have had the place mainly to themselves. Too cold for us!
    I hope you are having some nice painting time of late?
    Wendy

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  7. Unknown15 August 2013 at 05:04

    Can't wait to see the new painting! This place looks beautiful!

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  8. Laura Leeder19 August 2013 at 06:24

    Great photograph Wendy, it looks like a beautiful place!

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  9. Karen Johnston Daily Paintings19 August 2013 at 22:03

    Love the photo Wendy! Thanks for the comments on my blog, I appreciate them! I have been to Kings Park a few years ago when we were visiting, the view is fantastic!! We will be in Perth in October, I am looking forward to the warm weather!!!

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    1. Wendy Barrett22 August 2013 at 04:41

      Karen, if you have some free time in your schedule maybe we could meet up for a cuppa!

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