Friday, April 25, 2008

Sky Watch - Reflections

These clouds, reflected in the glassy sea, seemed so close I could reach up and touch them.

Pop into Tom's to link up with Sky Watch Friday.

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Today is ANZAC Day when we remember the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives in conflicts fought across the globe. My Great-uncle died on the Western Front in France and my Grandfather was seriously injured at Villiers Breteneau and suffered from these leg injuries and from the side-effects of a number of gas attacks for the rest of his life.

In centres across Australia there will be dawn services, and here in Rabaul/Kokopo there will be a service at Bita Paka War Cemetery mid-morning.

An interesting fact: The first Australian service men lost in WWI were killed near here at Bita Paka during the capture of a German radio station.


I am posting this early as I fly to Port Moresby tomorrow and then on to Lae for work (will be back 3 May), so will be leaving you in the confident hands of He-Who-Doesn't-Blog and Benson (the Boy Cat). Hopefully they will remember to post every other day and keep their feet off the coffee table!!!!
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57 comments:

  1. TomApril 24, 2008 at 8:24 AM

    Don't work to hard Jules and I will link you to Sky Watch when I post it .. have a safe trip.

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  2. Chuck PefleyApril 24, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    Very nice clouds and reflections!

    War is not a nice thing. 'nough said on that.

    Coffee tables are meant for feet -:)

    Have a great time away, even though you will be working -:)

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  3. diveApril 24, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    Have a nice trip, Jules.
    That photo of the glassy sea is so beautiful!

    It's a shame I'm not in Westminster today as they always put on a good show at the Abbey for ANZAC Day and our Aussie and Kiwi contingent get all emotional.
    It's good to remember.

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  4. AnonymousApril 24, 2008 at 9:31 PM

    Nice photo. Have a good time.

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  5. MmeBenautApril 24, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    Beautiful sky Jules.
    Good for you for doing a tribute to Anzac Day. I heard on the news tonight though that the men lost on the HMAS Sydney outnumbered the diggers lost in PNG and Vietnam (individually). No wonder there are tears flowing all over the country.

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  6. George TownboyApril 24, 2008 at 10:08 PM

    I thought I missed a day!! Love this photo ... and the history you provided about ANZAC Day. I read about WWOne recently and was amazed by the statistics.

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  7. DonnaApril 25, 2008 at 3:37 AM

    Geez Jules...The cloud picture is Gorgeous......hughugs

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  8. RoseApril 25, 2008 at 5:00 AM

    Oh, this is one beautiful shot! I cannot tell you how much I enjoy it.

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  9. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 5:07 AM

    History and tradition. Congratulations.
    Good taken.

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  10. Ví LeardiApril 25, 2008 at 5:08 AM

    Wonderful reflection.

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  11. Ví LeardiApril 25, 2008 at 5:08 AM

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  12. AngieApril 25, 2008 at 5:22 AM

    A superb photo, those reflections are just beautiful!

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  13. ***Fotografia e Luz***April 25, 2008 at 5:26 AM

    beautiful and magnificent photos sky

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  14. ♥ Denise BC ♥April 25, 2008 at 5:36 AM

    The clouds reflected in the sea are beautiful, and yet the most valuable commemorative text, congratulations.

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  15. PetuniaApril 25, 2008 at 5:44 AM

    Nice shot! Beautiful reflections in the water:)
    Petunia SWF

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  16. Voz do meu CoraçãoApril 25, 2008 at 5:52 AM

    beautiful pictures, with a beautiful sky

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  17. MariaApril 25, 2008 at 5:54 AM

    Such a beautiful sky and the clouds we can almost touch them!

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  18. CaroleApril 25, 2008 at 6:11 AM

    The sea definitely does look like a mirror. Beautiful.

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  19. UnknownApril 25, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    Nice shot and beautiful reflections!

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  20. imacApril 25, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    Nice sky Jules.

    My sky watch is up also The Goat Man

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  21. CarlettaApril 25, 2008 at 6:26 AM

    This is beautiful!

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  22. Daniel J SantosApril 25, 2008 at 6:27 AM

    Very beautiful image, have a great trip.

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  23. SandyCarlsonApril 25, 2008 at 6:44 AM

    That's a beautiful sky and a wonderful tribute to the fallen. God bless.

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  24. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM

    Great shot! Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books. mine's up too, hope you'll visit mine.

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  25. MarieApril 25, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Wonderful reflection!

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  26. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 8:06 AM

    great sky shot and wonderful reflection too.

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  27. NealApril 25, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    That's a neat picture!!

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  28. dotApril 25, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    Beautiful reflection of the clouds!
    Hope you enjoy your trip.

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  29. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    The clouds seem to be floating on the ocean. I am impressed by how solemnly Australia treats this special day.

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  30. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    Very nice clouds and reflections.

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  31. Lilli & NevadaApril 25, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    Beautiful clouds and nice reflection on the water

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  32. MicheleApril 25, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    Absolutely stunning!
    The Rocky Mountain Retreat

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  33. UnknownApril 25, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    Wow, that photo is so lovely, and thanks also for the post about ANZAC day. I am yet to get mine up, but I've got my SWF up if you'd like to pop by (and if your computer works!)

    Cheers,

    David Webb: Nature Pictures

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  34. SherryApril 25, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    What a beautiful photo, the clouds do look like they are close enough to touch. Stunning.

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  35. JoyismygoalApril 25, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    pretty evaportaion

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  36. Pretty Life OnlineApril 25, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    fantastic catch for SWF! mine’s up too, hope you can visit. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  37. Scotty GrahamApril 25, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    Hi Jules....

    So glad I bumped into your blog. we are almost neighbors. I am in Indonesia...I enjoyed reading your blog, and nice photo!!

    Scotty

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  38. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    beautiful sky photo.

    Will you visit mine Thanks

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  39. JulianaApril 25, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    nice shot.

    Please check out mine Thanks

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  40. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    Very beautiful! that's what i feel too when the clouds make reflection on clear waters. :)

    Happy Friday and safe trip!

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  41. Nathalie H.D.April 25, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Jules I realise I've missed a number of your posts since you are back, and how stupid was I. Most of your latest photos are just stunning!

    This glassy sea reflection went straight to my heart, I remember often seeing the lagoon looking like that in Tahiti (I lived there for six years, twenty years ago).

    The boy jumping in the water, the pink sky, and then the story about the surprise encounter etc. Just fantastic!

    I hope you find your 'island legs' again soon and feel happy, preferably without too much gin to help!!!

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  42. JillyApril 25, 2008 at 5:26 PM

    Those clouds look as if they are almost rolling in on the sea. Fabulous photograph.

    Lovely tribute for ANZAC day. So many lives lost.

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  43. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    *****

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  44. MarieApril 26, 2008 at 12:21 AM

    Great photo. The clouds seem to be so low!

    Have a nice trip, Jules!

    Bravo for the homage you have paid to the WWI soldiers.

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  45. Bobby D.April 26, 2008 at 1:23 AM

    the 25th is Arbor Day in the states--we are busy planting trees and shrubs today--and all weekend.

    enjoying catching up on your last few posts Jules!

    the helmets were a bit sad...

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  46. Jane Hards PhotographyApril 26, 2008 at 2:01 AM

    wonderful cloud formation. Well done for the ANZAC Day post.

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  47. AnonymousApril 26, 2008 at 4:50 AM

    The sea looks so calm in contrast to those beautiful clouds above. You've captured the colors so well.

    Did you make Anzac bickies?

    Enjoy your trip.

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  48. AnonymousApril 26, 2008 at 5:11 AM

    So clear, and beautiful!

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  49. Só- Poesias e outros itensApril 26, 2008 at 6:48 AM

    Great!!!
    History and taken.
    I love it.

    JU Gioli

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  50. rafApril 26, 2008 at 8:43 AM

    Beautiful take on the seascape and fitting tribute to ANZAC.

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  51. NevaApril 26, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    What a beautiful place you live in...even with the bugs and volcano....I admire your perseverance.I think I would've thrown in the towel long ago but I am so glad you didn't!

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  52. FO - 2April 26, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    Lovely Sky Watch! Nice reflections. :)

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  53. CheltenhamdailyphotoApril 26, 2008 at 11:16 PM

    Oooh that top shot is superb and would make a wonderful postcard.

    I'm going to explore Sky Watch Friday as i adore the beauty of skies.

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  54. lv2scpbkApril 28, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    Wonderful photo. Looks like your on a deserted island.

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  55. jenanApril 28, 2008 at 4:13 PM

    Interesting post of the war memorial - have you seen the petition on ninemsn for Australian government to fund a search for the Montevideo Maru, another Rabaul war story, albeit WW2.
    Hope your trip away was fun as well as work!

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  56. PercyMay 4, 2008 at 12:45 AM

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  57. AnonymousMay 4, 2008 at 12:48 AM

    Jules
    Just catching up with your Daily Photo's as like you I have been away, to Villers-Bretonneux for the 1st dawn service on ANZAC Day, very moving, 4000+ Australians in attendance, got a few nice photo's might email you if you are interested.

    While in Paris on the way back to Oxford I spent an hour with Eric, great guy!

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