Self Portrait

Today is the last day of August Break. I've enjoyed getting a chance to explore a whole lot of new blogs and seeing everyone's photos. Thanks all, it's been fun.

Five Things I Love About Birthdays

1. A day off work

2. Celebrating with friends

3. A glass of champagne

4. Birthday Cake

5. Presents

Happy Birthday Melbourne! 175 today.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://www.onestillframe.blogspot.com/

Sunday Morning Light

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://threadsandlight.wordpress.com/

35th Floor

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://flowingmoments.com/

Curious

I recently found these curious pods on a vine and am still not sure what they are.

It's been a curious week and I'm glad to be heading into the weekend.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://www.whitecottontee.blogspot.com/

The Light

I am obsessed with light. The more I get into my photography and the more photos I see the more I can't stop noticing "the light". We have quite a few reflective buildings in Melbourne and they often catch the light in the most amazing ways. I was so glad to have my camera with me when I saw this. Just beautiful.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://fallenplums.blogspot.com/

Street Art Wednesday

I certainly hope so.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://www.darrahparker.com/blog

Blue Sky Then Rain

I'm ready for some warmth. I think the holiday buzz has worn off and now I'm sick of having four seasons in every day. I'm ready for spring.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://radiantreflections.wordpress.com/

Five Things I Hated As a Kid That I've Grown To Love

1. Taking photos of flowers

2. Olives

3. Soft cheeses

4. Turtle neck jumpers

5. Documentaries

Inspired by - Chookooloonks

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://artfulmagpie.blogspot.com/

Tobias Cummings and Band

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://inside-my-shell.blogspot.com/

Exercising My Democratic Right

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://www.justinegordon.blogspot.com/

Friday Reflections

So I started the week in Byron Bay and have ended it back home in Melbourne but boy a week can really change your life. A lot of things have happened this week and I've got to serious thinking to do over the weekend. This is one of those weeks that can change your life.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://www.soulcande.com/

Sculpture Garden

This is a photo I didn't get a chance to share from my trip to the Heide Modern Art Gallery and Scultpure Garden. I love the contrast of the sculpture against the sky.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://misstalkietalkie.blogspot.com/

Street Art Wednesday

Street Art Byron Bay style.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://www.thebluemuse.com/

Sketchbook Project

I read about the Sketchbook Project on Renee's blog and after looking into it I became really inspired and so have signed up to participate. My chosen topic is "First Thing In The Morning, Last Thing At Night". This will be one of my morning images, taken on my recent holiday.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://thebeachbaby.blogspot.com/

Five Wonderful Things About Holidays

1. A sun break in mid-winter

2. Swimming

3. Reading a book and a half in 5 days

4. The beach

5. Eating out and afternoon drinks

Today's August Break featured blog is - http://asimplebreath.blogspot.com/

Byron Bay

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://raisingthecamera.squarespace.com/

Cape Byron Lighthouse

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://feetintheriver.blogspot.com/

Friday Afternoon Drinks

I'm on holidays, YAY! What better way to celebrate than with a mid-afternoon drink in the sun?

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://aerussell.wordpress.com/

Wattle

One thing I love about winter in Australia is when the wattle comes out. It's such a lovely bright colour amidst the grey days.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://kristakruger.posterous.com/

Street Art Wednesday

I love this stencil, I found it on a step. This girl looks so cool and vintage.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://sincerelyraevintage.blogspot.com/

Good Morning

Good morning, I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://fabricofmylife.co.uk/

Five Things Making Me Smile Today

1. Sunny winter's days

2. Yoga class

3. Day shift rather than night shift

4. Tea & cupcakes

5. An early night

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://www.covetchicago.com/

Sunshine On A Winter's Day

Today's August Break featured blog is http://emmabradshaw.blogspot.com/

Art & Coffee

Today's August Break feature blog is http://www.kristigould.com/

Flying Friday

This week has flown by, I'm not quite sure where it went. The weekend isn't looking much quieter but by the end of next week I'll be heading off on holidays. I can't wait.

Today's August Break feature blog is - http://meandmy3hs.blogspot.com/

The photo of those apples just drew me in.

Love Thursday

I saw these today and couldn't resist taking a photo, they look delicious.

An appropriately the August Break featured blog today is -

http://www.bonniemieth.blogspot.com/

Street Art Wednesday

Cheeky monsters hiding around the corner!

Today's August Break featured blog is - http://whiteblankpage.typepad.com/

Late Night Coffee

I love the reds and greens in this photo and it's also a handy place for a late night latte.

Today's August Break feature blog is http://www.jenzahigian.blogspot.com/.

Five Things I Love About Being At The Farm

1. Fresh cool air
2. Lying in bed at night and seeing the stars out my window
3. Open fires
4. Beautiful views
5. The cows

Today my featured August Break blog is - http://moredoors.blogspot.com/ as I love the featured quote.... "be yourself, everyone else is taken"

Foggy Farm

For the month of August I will be participating in Susannah Conway's "The August Break" and as part of that I will link to one of the other participant's photos each day. I hope you enjoy it.

So to start of my August Break link's let's start with the founder herself, Susannah who can be found at www.susannahconway.com