There is little I like better than an evening walk. The cool air being a welcome break from the searing heat and the quieter streets making it possible to think straight. This is my unwind time.
Today I headed down to South Bank and alongside Brisbane River. This is the third night in a row I have done this as it is a good walk to take on an evening to chill me out and tire me out.
I really need to be tired to sleep in a hostel.
The route goes down the south side of Brisbane River, across a pedestrian bridge and through the Botanic Gardens before entering the CBD and getting back home. The picture above is the sight I was greeted with as soon as I got off that bridge into the gardens, this is just outside of where Florence and the Machine were performing yesterday.
This was my favourite shot from the ones I had taken. I love that two couples are in the shot, one gazing at the lights seemingly dazzled and awed. It is a sight to behold, there is something magical about a scene like this that makes you feel you have just entered a fictional world. An escape from reality.
We all need these escapes from reality from time to time. I know that my blog has for a number of years consisted of posts wishing for a world that embraces reality more instead of what we are told to believe growing up, however as I grow I realise life can sometimes be too damn crappy to embrace and a little escape is of no harm.
What comes to your mind with a sight like this? What clears your mind?
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The image reminds me on the movie “AVATAR” and its beautiful (and so true) idea to look at a planet as ONE Organism.
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It does actually! Loved that movie. I loved the bright colours used in it, and just love colours in general and try to use them as much as possible in my posts.
Thank you for your comment 🙂
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Great photo! Reminds me of a million of fireflies!
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Like the comparison! I was wondering how to describe the view actually and this would have been perfect. Thanks for your feedback 🙂
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Welcome!
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This photo is amazing! Do know if they keep this up year round?
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Thank you! I really like this shot too, the other pictures didn’t come out as well and this was my last attempt and I am glad it went well!
I am not sure actually, I haven’t noticed it until now but I can’t recall ever being down this way so late so wasn’t sure if is a recent installment or always been there? Hopefully it stays!
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That is a beautiful sight!!! Gorgeous!!!
My go to escape is always music, especially dvd concerts where I can watch the performers.
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Glad you like it! Music is a great way to escape, I do love a live performance too.
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Yes, but unfortunately we live in a town that doesn’t get much live music, so dvd is my answer for that. Traveling to the larger centers is not an option.
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And YouTube! Every possible live music performance is on there and I watch them a lot 🙂
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Yes, youtube is great, but I like to watch dvds on the tv, & do stuff on the laptop at the same time. I can’t just sit & watch stuff & do nothing else.
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What a beautiful spot!
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Glad you like it AJ!
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It looks so beautiful with the lights in the tree.
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It does doesn’t it, there’s something about lighting in nature such as this that is dreamy and magical. I had to stop and take a couple shots 🙂
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Can’t blame you
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Amazing lighting – thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, glad you liked it!
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Wow. What a beautiful place to be! I see it and just feel, “Yes please!” Thank You and Cheers! 🙂
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Thank you! It is a really good spot, I hope they keep the lights there permanently.
Cheers!
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I agree! They have to as least keep them up there until my man and I get to chill under them!!! 😊
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You will have to get someone to take a picture of you both like the one I have above!
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Absolutely!!! 🙂
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Great pictures, yet again. 🙂
Being outdoors in nature away from people clears my head,
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Thank you SC, really appreciate it. Outdoors and nature are a perfect combination!
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I can’t help it, but it’s remind me of wintertime in Norway❤️, and i love reading it.
(If my english is not ok, I’m sorry, but I’m not so good in that language, I’m from Norway).
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Hello to you in Norway! I love Norway, went as a child and it was beautiful. However it sounds like I need to go there in winter too 🙂
Oh and your English is very good! No worries there!
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Fantastic pictures Sam! Thank you for sharing, indeed a fabulous place to witness and enjoy the serenity.
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Thanks! Really appreciate it. Thank you for stopping by 🙂
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Sam – I too like to go for walks. I think it clears the mind and gives one a chance to change their routine. I feel like I do some of my best thinking when out on a walk. I love your photo of the lights. The twinkle lights hanging in the trees give the whole scene a sense of magic and whimsy. -Jill
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It is a great activity for thinking. Especially with sights such as this! Great for the imagination too.
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Exactly! And get ideas for blog posts!
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