It's hard to believe that a year has passed since I stood here in Kings Park with Aimee, P and my sister alongside thousands of others gathered in silence to commemorate Anzac Day. A national day of remembrance to honour all Australians and New Zealanders who 'served and died in all wars, conflicts and peace-keeping operations' and 'the contribution and suffering of all those who have served'. I took these shots yesterday at dawn, opting this year to contemplate in a more solitary way. I have so many mixed emotions on this day.. sadness, anger and even a little despair as I think about the world situation today.. but when the reassuring fiery glow of the sun bursts over the horizon, for a while at least it seems as if all is well with the world! Happy Tuesday, take care and stay safe...
Beautiful and poignant.
ReplyDeleteThese lovely captures complete a deep reflection among your words.
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Great fotos!
ReplyDeleteThe Great War would not have been won without the Australians!
Beautiful tribute! Arianna
ReplyDeleteA sunrise always makes one feel better. It is a new day promises better things to come. Your photos are beautiful. I am glad to see all the new construction going on in Perth with a half dozen construction cranes at building sites. Have a good Anzac Day honoring those who fought and sacrificed.
ReplyDeleteI also remember ANZAC day, I have it marked on my calendar every year, yes, even here in Canada.
ReplyDelete...Grace I feel the same way!
ReplyDeleteOh WoW, what a day. Thanx so much for sharing!!
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Beautiful photos and beautiful words, Grace!
ReplyDeleteWe will remember them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Grace. I share your fears for the world.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful images....
ReplyDeleteI hear North Korea is threatening Australia. It's all Trump's fault.
It is important to remember yet I alway add that I regret that these memorial need to be honoured.
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel Grace. These photos are gorgeous, especially the first one!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless those courageous enough to defend all <3
ReplyDeleteAnd beautifully expressed in your words, Grace
DeleteTime sure runs, Grace, and wars just don´t stop.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, really full of hope.
Great tribute _()_
ReplyDeleteAwesome pics.
And yet the sun still rises. :-)
ReplyDeleteI share your feelings, it doesn't feel good what is going on in the world today...
ReplyDeleteLet's hold on to the peaceful feeling that is expressed in your photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Grace, I've never made it to the Kings Park Anzac commemorations, but I would love to one day!
ReplyDeleteHopefully a 3rd world war isn't around the corner...
Such beautiful sunrise shots Grace. I know exactly how you feel. I don't think I've ever felt so discouraged about the state of the world as I do today.
ReplyDeleteGoodness such gorgeous photos. I remember your post from last year. And I agree with Sharon. We have an ignorant moron for president and other countries seem headed in the same direction.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots for this day of commemoration.
ReplyDeleteA most wonderful and fitting post...
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Fantásticas estas fotografias ao pôr-do-sol.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
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Belated thoughts, Grace. Though it was not forgotten over here, I assure you.
ReplyDeleteLovely, Gracie. x
ReplyDeleteWonderful images, Grace !
ReplyDeleteOh! So that is what sunrise looks like. I'll have to check it out sometime. Nah! Great photos Grace! We appreciate what all of them did for the world.
ReplyDeleteGrace. Though it was not forgotten over here, I assure you.
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