dust to wetlands...

Dust to wetlands at the foot of the Serra Ranges in the Grampians, Victoria.
Small environmental organisation-Nature Glenelg Trust- bought a 1,035-acre blue-gum plantation, stripped it of trees, allowed it to flood, and transformed it back into wetlands.https://t.co/iPSLIYBmkh pic.twitter.com/cZUMVdjXED

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 7, 2021

inviting wetlands, trees and ducks...

I took heed of my fresh smile this morning, did the grocery shopping (yeah!) + rewarded myself by taking a walk with trees...(within 5km+my lockdown allotted 1 hour, of course). Boundary Road's tiny wetlands never seemed so inviting... pic.twitter.com/Axhj1G0kgd

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) September 13, 2020

Trees seemed so eager and proud to reach the blue sky above... pic.twitter.com/LFWiR2WMit

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) September 13, 2020

At times, the trees seemed to be holding a celebration corroboree... pic.twitter.com/doT5sO14Wv

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) September 13, 2020

The shadows of trees enjoyed a special place too... pic.twitter.com/q3MaZm4lN7

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) September 13, 2020

Commendable mention must be made of trees with unusual character... not exactly fitting the beauty mould... perhaps rebels... and so fascinating... This one seemed to be reaching out, intending to borrow a leaf or too?... pic.twitter.com/BMaeIsVmQQ

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) September 13, 2020

In spite of the recent heavy winds and rains in Melbourne, wetland flowers resisted being 'lost' and shone beautifully in the morning sunlight... pic.twitter.com/Pw7kUAGKdl

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) September 13, 2020

And the Hillview Community Reserve wetlands looked so calm this morning...Inspiring... pic.twitter.com/Fvz5IC6USG

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) September 13, 2020

Meanwhile, back home, not to be forgotten, my erstwhile new friends, the ducks, were taking a morning stroll along the road...and they brought a friend today... pic.twitter.com/FKiqJfj3RN

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) September 13, 2020

a wetlands morning...

Wonderful to open Melbourne weekend with some real sun... My one-hour walk possibility now seemed appealing...I chose Dromana's Hillcrest Community Reserve wetlands...within my allowed 5km radius...It's been awhile...Reflections seemed so symbolic of days then + days now... pic.twitter.com/OkHV9IcNYn

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) August 29, 2020

The joy of seeing sunlight and shadow over a walkway by Hillcrest Community Reserve wetlands really touched me...The wetlands precinct may only be small, but small is better than nothing at all... pic.twitter.com/BXRntrxrad

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) August 29, 2020

So lovely being able to stand on rocks and view shadows and reflections at play in the Hillcrest Community Reserve wetlands this morning... pic.twitter.com/Lmpr7TzO30

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) August 29, 2020

I wasn't the only one enjoying some time outdoors this morning at Hillcrest Community Reserve wetlands...This little one was clearly loving the outside world...but his owner was close by, just wandering, and keeping an eye on him... pic.twitter.com/91ec17ploO

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) August 29, 2020

Always love seeing this feathered and fringed reflection at Hillcrest Community Reserve wetlands... pic.twitter.com/bccy43uf5C

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) August 29, 2020

Across the road from the wetlands is a tiny community of shops...all with interesting styles...On the roof of one is this... pic.twitter.com/m2VDty4MZJ

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) August 29, 2020

On the drive home, I couldn't resist stopping for a minute to capture the beautiful morning light shining through the leaves of a roadside plant... pic.twitter.com/NYWcMByqci

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) August 29, 2020

key to calm...

the key to calm
glide in
softly
folding
mirrors#tanka

My image 11th July 2017
Duck at Hillview Community Reserve, Dromana pic.twitter.com/hTyNWEFGUz

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) July 28, 2020

a view of wetlands...

Hillview Community Reserve wetlands, Dromana... pic.twitter.com/QzrB9F0eJe

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) July 26, 2020

grooming duck...

A grooming duck at Hillview Community Reserve wetlands, Dromana... pic.twitter.com/93xxZcCNdp

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) July 26, 2020