30 minutes. Once a month. Well, that seems like an easy task. By my rough calculations, there are over 43000 minutes in a month. So how does each month come by so fast? Are our watches on fast forward? Some months, I have a vague idea about what I would like to capture. Other months, the idea bank is empty. I am constantly on the lookout for that elusive 30 minutes, thinking ” is this 30 minutes I need to capture”. I take my camera with me everywhere. It is my one constant accessory. When I don’t, I feel almost naked. I am not a mobile photographer, although I am trying to embrace this. Honestly, I like my camera. I like capturing our life with my big camera, and taking it with me is not a hassle. I keep it simple with 2 lenses, but usually I don’t change the lens when we are out and about. I just roll with it.

This 30 minutes was spontaneous. It just happened. We went to a park on a Saturday afternoon. We felt bored, and not sure what to do with ourselves. We had just come back from holidays, and we were still in that holiday activity mode; ” What are we doing today?”.  We decided to go for a drive, and went to visit Parramatta Park. The kids were less than impressed, as it was historical buildings and no playgrounds. After a long stroll by the river, they all wanted to go home. We got in the car, and as we drove out I saw  blossoms on the trees. I said, “let’s take a look”. All the kids cried “No!”. I begged; “Please, can we take a quick look”. So my husband stopped the car, and I jumped out before they had time to argue with me.

And gradually, one by one, they joined me in these gardens, called the “wisteria garden”. Seriously, could spring be anymore beautiful? I do not think I have seen so much beauty in such a small space. The gardens attracted many to enjoy picnics, play games, and slow walks. And next season, we will go back for a picnic, but this is our 30 minutes of spontaneity in spring.

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Karen
October 28, 2014
Every image is so dreamy. The light is beautiful, the colors are gorgeous! I always love your photos. We have a while to wait for all those beautiful spring colors as we are in the peak of fall.
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October 28, 2014
Such a pretty location! Beautiful images, Cindy! So glad your husband stopped the car! :)
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Colleen P
October 28, 2014
Beautiful beautiful photos and i love how you displayed them, Cindy! I bet the kids were happy you insisted on stopping :)
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October 28, 2014
Cindy I just love these so much! You are amazing and these are phenomenal.
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October 29, 2014
Oh my goodness. I just love them all! Every time I look through them, a different one becomes my favorite.
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October 29, 2014
Oh my word! The first thing that hits you is the colour, the epitome of Spring! I also love that we are opposite ends of the seasons - I'm enjoying oranges and reds of Autumn but this just reminds me of Spring's beauty, just so fresh!
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November 2, 2014
Oh what beauty!! I love your seasonal images and well, all of your images! What beautiful use of light and color and your lovely children. So wonderful
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November 2, 2014
To answer your question, No spring could not be more beautiful! These are the most beautiful, most warm, most perfectly pastel images! I could stare at them all day. How I miss Spring, can I live vicariously through you please Cindy :) xxx
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November 2, 2014
Beautiful photo's Cindy, so glad you stopped. I love the softness of spring and how you captured it. I love the light as well. Thanks so much for sharing.
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November 7, 2014
Complete perfection, such a beautiful palette. I have looked at these a few times and they are so uplifting (especially as we are a long way from spring). I wish I had better words to describe how glorious these are!
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