Welcome to ten on ten! On the 10th of each month I share 10 photos from our family life.
Recently we embarked on a road trip to the wheatbelt. Sadly the crops are not looking as healthy as they should be due to a dry start to the WA winter. The farmers are doing it tough this year so just remember to thank a farmer for your next meal.
We camped on a wheatbelt farm, also known as Paradise. Our tent was pitched on the edge of the canola crop and close to the dirt bike track. I prefer the view of the landscape while the rest of the family drew their attention towards the track.
I was trying not to be an over protective mother and keeping my anxiety levels in check. All the while keeping a close eye on JJ as she tore up the track on her quad bike.
Luckily her little brother was keeping an eye on things for me.
The landscape on the farm is dull and dry. Fields of canola and paddocks of wheat help to brighten the horizon.
The natural bush is an uninspiring shade of green with large granite outcrops. Yellow wattle stands out among the dim landscape with the added pop of colour from the occasional wildflower. If you look hard you can always found some beauty in your surrounds.
I took a bit of time out to put my feet up and relax. I tried to listen to the sounds of the birds but it was usually drowned out by the rev of a dirt bike engine. Trying to get my nature fix but really I was here to support my little dirt bike riders!
We marveled as the sky changed to orange as the sunset. A refreshing change to see the sun fade over the wheat crop instead of the ocean. As night fell we felt the warmth of the campfire, enjoyed a drink and spun a few yarns.
The next day was Dixie’s time to shine and to do what he loves best. He spent most of the day weaving in and out of bushes while following trails around the farm .
The children played with rocks and sticks waiting for their dad to speed past. We spot him in the distance and then he lovingly covers us in red dust!
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Dirt bike tracks and inspiring landscapes don’t often go together, but as you say, there is a little bit of beauty everywhere if you look hard enough – and your pics certainly show that.
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Thank you, I had fun taking photos as I wasn’t going to ride a dirt bike!
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The colour of those flowers as a backdrop to the dirt bike riding! Fabulous images.
SSG xxx
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Yellow is such a happy colour and the canola brightens up the country side.
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I love a good photo essay! And this is a great one!
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Thank you, I like doing photo essays.
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I love fields of canola stretching as far as the eye can see. It is dry here on NSW too. My son is a dirt bike enthusiast as are two of his older children. I of course am the worried mama/grandma and I have been known to have good reason. Our son missed a jump some years back (many actually) on a dirt bike track and “I” was the one called to the hospital…one knee fracture and some concussion later …
Anyway, wearing safety clothing and a helmet is a must! Love your shot of the sunset in particular.
Thanks for joining in #LTW 35/52, next week is Taking Stock. I have added the prompts for the rest of 2017 on my home page and in the blog post P is for Pansies.
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Glad that your son was ok, must have been scary for you.
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Nice pics. I live in the country, and although I love the city, mountains, and the beach, there is certainly a beauty to this part of the world. And I do see how farmers (and small business owners) in these regions struggle. We certainly need to protect farmers and also save prime agricultural land from being destroyed, because without them/it, there will be nothing for our grandchildren.
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Many of my relatives are farmers and they go through though times. Fingers crossed next year will be a better year.
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Gorgeous photographs and beautiful countryside. So serene and it feels unexplored or something! #teamlovinlife
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Well they don’t get too many tourist out that way that is for sure!
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Gorgeous photo’s Anne! I still would have got my nature fix with those beautiful scenes, even with the revving of motorbikes! You’re kids are so lucky – what fun! 🙂 #TeamLovinLife
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My children sure do have lots of adventures!
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Great native photos. The yellow field is beautiful. We too witnessed fields like this on the recent road trip we took to Sydney….. I love the yellow. Lorelle
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The bright yellow makes you feel calm.
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Sure does. 👍🏼
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Love the yellow of the canola fields! And how nice is it to just get away!?
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It is great to getaway and we do it on a regular basis.
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Beautiful photos and looks like a lot of fun! 🙂 Love the sunset…
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Thank you, I just love watching the sunset.
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What a perfect camping trip and memories made. I can only think of my hayfever looking at though! It is shocking at the moment with the pine trees pollenating here at the moment
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Thankfully I don’t get hay fever, must be horrible for you this time of year.
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These are very special. Colours in Australia amazing. Never forget to thank a farmer
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I know why our colours are Green and Gold, they bush is filled with these colours.
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Love it! That field of yellow looks so pretty
#teamlovinlife
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Yeah rider
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