Wednesday 6 June 2018

Empty Streets


Every year I plan to head to VIVID on State on Origin night, and this year was no exception. However the deluge of rain was making me think I'd miss my chance, and as I looked at the diary, I realised I wasn't going to make it to the Botanic Gardens this year. And I was sad.

I kept peering at the hour by hour weather as I took the kids to their activities, and on our return at 8, I decided to shoot over for a quick visit.

I was, as expected met with NO CROWDS. No lines, and virtually no people. The Gardens are spectacular this year, so my heart literally sung (to a tune that celebrated how lucky I was to live close to such a beautiful, magical city).





This week I'm loving breaks in the weather and opportunity.

What are you loving?

Linking with #RubyTuesdayToo for the last 3 shots.



17 comments:

  1. Now, that is clever...visiting on state of origin night, that is. Seriously clever.

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  2. That is such good thinking Lydia! Glad you made it there. I've been to Vivid and it's stunning to see and experience. #TeamLovinLife

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  3. Yay for doing that ...I would love to consider that notion one year as well.Clever cookie. So pleased you did it despite the weather!!

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  4. Good thinking and nice night photos, Lydia. Thanks for sharing them.

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  5. OMG that looks amazing! I'd love to experience VIVID one year :)

    Di from Max The Unicorn

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  6. Yes to breaks in the weather! We were lucky on the night we visited VIVID to get a clear patch after the rain. I'm also loving how the rain often pauses just long enough for me to get my run in most mornings at the moment.

    SSG xxx

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  7. Don't you just love it when things come together so well! Nice images.

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  8. Did I read somewhere that they may not continue with VIVID? Perhaps it was the weather and lack of crowds? I can't remember the context of the article now! #teamlovinlife

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    1. What? Oh no!! The weather hasn't helped them this year...

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  9. Looks beautiful.
    #fortheloveofBLOG

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  10. Fantastic! What an amazing city.

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  11. The pictures are lovely and I imagine that being there to see it in person must be amazing.

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  12. Such beautiful photos! Thanks for linking up to #fortheloveofblog

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  13. I love night time photos, love the colours.

    Thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto

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  14. Lovely night shots, Lydia. We are getting a fair bit of winter rain here in Melbourne this weekend...
    Thanks for taking part in the My Sunday Best meme.

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  15. Texas has opened up to about 75% so streets are busy. Enjoyed your photos.

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