a day in the hills

we took a day off today and headed for the hills.

the rhododendron gardens in olinda - full of gorgeous colours and textures

this is the closest i have ever been to a lyre bird - it was so busy scratching up the earth to get worms and insects that it took no notice of us at all

 the rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias and proteas were bursting with life and energy and colour

and the bees were going nuts in the pride of madeira - surely a contender for Best Plant Name Ever

 we had a lovely relaxing time

exhibition!

Anyone who is or will be in Melbourne over the next couple of weeks - I have 2 pieces in the current exhibition at SJS Gallery in Fitzroy. 

Lumen (36x6cm - $375)

 and

Salvage Moon (61x61cm $650)

Opening night is this Wednesday, 17 October, and the exhibition will run until 27 October.