[texture tuesday]

[texture tuesday]

Hi Everyone

Just a quick post today.. joining in with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday. The first version includes her texture 'warm sun'..  and I do believe it has done just that!!!

This shot always reminds me of a saying someone once gave me.. I've since misplaced it.. yet I think the essence was.. 'to bend and sway with life'.  Great advice I think.. if only I could manage to put it into action..  or perhaps more 'inaction' and just 'let it be'

Apologies for my lack of visits lately.. Hopefully I will rectify that soon

Have a lovely week everyone

IMAGE SOURCE & CREDITS

All photography, text and artwork [beingRuby©]

Sea & Roses

Arrivederci Rosa

Well summer's almost at and end here in Sydney... the day's are becoming cooler, the air has that crisp edge and the sun has shifted to the north..  signaling the change of season and casting deeper shadows across my path. Already I find myself chasing the daylight to take shots, of what I suspect will be the last roses of the season.. Just a few pink blooms and a little fun with photoshop.. creating different moods and hues from the same batch.. This way I can trick myself into thinking there are more.. that the abundance of summer is still with me.. and the scarcity of winter is only a passing thought.

Summer's last hooray has me craving full bodied colours. The vibrant pinks of the rose and the deep moody blues of the sea  .. Happy partners in my make believe season, a celebration of summers gifts.

Have a lovely week everyone 

And enjoy the fruits of the season... whether that be the last of summer here in the south of the planet.. 

... or the celebration of spring for our northern neighbours ... 

I'm linking up with  Good Life Wednesday Hosted by the lovely Sarah from A Beach Cottage

A place to celebrate the good things in life

IMAGE SOURCE & CREDITS

All photography, text and artwork [beingRuby©]

Beachy Whites

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Beachy Whites

Just a little fun with some beachy whites.. It's such a glorious sun-shiny day today.. and after so much rain and with the prospect of autumn on our door step I decided to celebrate the gift of sun and all the glistening whites it brings.. And where better on a day like today. .. than at the beach... 

Hope you are having a lovely day too..

And thanks everyone for the lovely comments on my last few post...

Today's post is linked to White Wednesday hosted by the lovely Kathleen from Faded Charm

So if you are in the mood for some more whites

That's the place to be

And for some more feel good posts.. I'm also linking to
Feel Good Wednesday Hosted by the lovely Sarah from A Beach Cottage

IMAGE SOURCE & CREDITS

All Photography, Text and Artwork [beingRUBY.blogspot©]

MOON If By SEA

Moon If By Sea

'When the moon is full they gather at the sea side.. patiently awaiting La Luna. Awaiting the dappled glow of her smile to light across their wings and sprinkle across the seas..  Even the trees spread their branches lovingly around her softened face... I want to be a wild thing too... I want to swim in the ocean.. and soar through the clouds... To reach up to the sky and dance with La Luna by my side.. I want to be the sea.. and paint my face with her reflection.. and laugh at all the earthbound humans ... dotted along the shores.. wishing they were wild things too' ... [beingRuby©]

To The Moon Alice

Welcome to March's Full Moon Post combining two of my great loves.. The Moon and The Sea.  My second anniversary of blogging is coming up soon.. and looking back over this time.. I've realized I've  never missed a moon post.. Sometimes just a snippet.. sometimes lengthy adulations.. but always present. More than I can say for other themes I've introduced along the way.. In fact I've been so steadfast with my Luna Love that I often receive comments and emails from other bloggers telling me they think of me when they see the moon!! That's quite incredible really... To know that friends all over this vast planet.. associate me with this event.. the power of blogging!! Or is it the power of the moon?

Knowing others of you share this Luna Love... I'm thinking of starting up a blog link each month..  Somewhere we can all gather and share the beauty of the moon.  I'll be posting each month as usual.. but if you feel the urge.. you'll be welcome to link up your own posts to mine.. As I haven't yet sorted out the Mr Linky, I thought we could start next month...  What do you think?  Anyone tempted to join in?  

OK back to the business at hand.. and this month's full moon. Today the moon is perigee and closer to the earth than it has been in 18 years .. BUT.. Once again here in Sydney she is hiding behind the rain clouds we so often see around this time... She is a cheeky girl... I know I'll be out looking again tomorrow night... But.. If you can't see the moon.. I suggest getting oneself to the seaside anyway... get some sand between your toes... look out to the sea and imagine La Luna working her magic on you... 

Here's the stairs.. 

Off you go..

Have a lovely new week

And please pop over and visit 'Life Love Clutter And Other Beautiful Things' 

who has also posted on the moon this month

IMAGE SOURCE & CREDITS

All Photography, Text and Artwork [BeingRUBY©]

A Little Bit Vintage

A Little  Bit Vintage

I'm in the mood for 'A Little Bit Of Vintage'

Napoleon and his friend here [a painting by Palma Vecchio] live on some vintage postcards I found on my travels last year. They have become a constant source of inspiration for me. So much so, I decided to make a few of my own.. Just bits and pieces from around my home, roses from the garden and the dusty faded hues that lend themselves to that vintage feel. The roses are actually pink and lavender.. but my mood today is soft pinks and browns with a good dash of white .. so lavender will have to wait till another post..

Happy St Patrick's Day Everyone

This post was meant to go up yesterday.... but I seem to be having 'The Luck of The Irish'.  Internet issues, keyboard not working and now mouse not working..  So if this post makes it up I'll be a happy camper.

Hope you are having better luck!!!

IMAGE SOURCE & CREDITS

All Photography, text and artwork [beingRUBY.blogspot©]

Images of Napoleon &  Palma Vecchio [Man with gloved hand] photographed from vintage postcards

When The Day Is Long: Hold On

I Go Down To The Sea

Hardly a day goes by when I don't go down to the sea.. Even just a few minutes on my way home from some errand.. It comforts me when hurt.. It laughs with me when happy.. It knows all my secrets ... And sometimes whispers the future in my ear... It has the power to heal...

For anyone out there needing a friend

For Anyone Sad

For Anyone Happy

This post is for you

Go Down To The Sea

...

and breathe

...

Still avoiding garage duties but suspect I will conquer it tomorrow

I think five days consecutive posts is enough for a while

Have a great Friday everyone!!

IMAGE SOURCE & CREDITS

ALL Photography, Text & Artwork [beingRUBY.blogspot©]

Lyrics: R.E.M