Better late than never sharing photos of a lovely old lady, the Brisbane River. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and my birth city, a city I have spent a lot of extra time in lately. Totally unplanned I have to say. But, as it goes the weeks in Brisbane were an adventure.
So at last I am happily tapping away this Friday morning reminiscing on my walks beside the Brisbane River in the suburb of West End. The 100metre walk to the river from our accommodation was conveniently quick and easy. There was absolutely no excuse not to go out as our temporary home was just up the road from here.
Beauty is everywhere, I breathe in the unique atmosphere and energy of each place I walk in. My ongoing challenge is sharing what I see as accurately as I can through my words and photos.
I want you to see the pretty early glow of sunset in the sky through my eyes. Fairly early in the walk my very first photo taken over the river toward the sunset was darkest and pretty. But, interestingly the 2 following photos of the bike path away were so much lighter. The differences make nature all the more fascinating and intriguing.
A great idea to separate the walking and bike paths but according to the locals occasional accidents happen! So, not wanting to meet up with speedy cyclist I looked both ways. Getting run over was not my plan.
All too quickly the day ends, light changes take place over the river, but I was pleased to still see the reflections of the buildings on the water's edge, the blue colour of the sky and green grass. How magical, a little bit of colour persists until the night bids goodbye to the day.
My unexpected surprise was meeting a cute lone curlew chick and why it was on its own is a bit of a mystery. These birds usually live in family groupings. Maybe it was lost or perhaps it was the adventurous child in big family.
The young curlew was definitely at ease. I suspect it is an old hand with humans and was not an easily frightened unless I got a little too close for its liking. I think I was more excited than he was! He made an excellent photographer's model. I just hope this baby curlew not only survives but thrives. Hopefully he finds his family or they find him.
I love the exercise of walking in nature, on streets or the beach but also am constantly entertained by the unexpected, which makes for many different memorable adventures, lots of photo snapping and fabulous material for stories to tell. I am definitely a richer person with all my escapades.
Before finishing off I just want to acknowledge and thank nice guy 
Hive account@tattoodjay for creating and managing #Wednesdaywalk. It is extra nice being back after an extended break.
Regards and best wishes
Angie Mitchell
