Hello Everyone. It's been a rough couple of weeks for me because my dad died last week after a short period of having lukemia. He was told on a Tuesday that he was 'terminal' and he died the following Monday... quickly, just the way he wanted to go. My children and I reached Cairns 3 days before he died so we had time to bid him farewell, for which I am very grateful.

While I was visiting with my mum on the Atherton Tablelands I visited with some friends who had these beautiful water lilies in their front yard pond. The last image was edited at the suggestion of my husband who thought a black background would highlight the flower. I think he's right. Enjoy!