Wednesday, 16 December 2009

Monterey, Scarborough Ponds

A view of Scarborough Ponds in the southern suburb of Monterey, looking north from Barton Street. Another view can be seen here.
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33 comments:

  1. LoracWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 03:07:00 GMT+11

    As it is snowing heavily outside right now, These photos have given me a little bit of sunshine and warmth. Thank you!

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  2. JulieWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 05:10:00 GMT+11

    You range far and wide, Jim. I am in a much more contained area!

    It is a city that is built around water, isn't it. I know where this is, but had no idea that it existed - if you know what I mean.

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  3. JimWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 08:22:00 GMT+11

    Yeah I do Julie. I often think the same thing when I see some of your inner city suburb photos.

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  4. AlWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 08:25:00 GMT+11

    Perfect place for kayaking!

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  5. AnonymousWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 08:40:00 GMT+11

    very soothing.

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  6. UnknownWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 08:40:00 GMT+11

    Really nice and quiet, and very green

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  7. Coffeeveggie addict.Wednesday, 16 December 2009 at 09:04:00 GMT+11

    wow,it lovely blogs.thanks for visiting my blogs

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  8. Quilt WorksWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 09:09:00 GMT+11

    Nice and pastel, peaceful and warm. Unlike the snow I see outside!

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  9. Gemma WisemanWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 09:19:00 GMT+11

    I must re-iterate Julie's comment. When I lived in Sydney, I did not visit Monterey and was unaware of these waterways! Great shots!

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  10. Maria BergWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 09:28:00 GMT+11

    Yes it is summer at you place and I fell like go swimming I am sitting here an freezing to cold now and not warm enough in our house for the moment, MB

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  11. eileeninmdWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 10:31:00 GMT+11

    Great shots of the ponds.

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  12. AnonymousWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 11:50:00 GMT+11

    It must have been a lovely sound to hear, while standing ashore of these ponds.

    Please have a wonderful Wednesday.

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  13. Chie Wilks Wednesday, 16 December 2009 at 11:59:00 GMT+11

    wow..relaxing photos...awesome watery shots..thanks for the visit

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  14. SandyCarlsonWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 12:22:00 GMT+11

    These photos are warm and lovely. I love the light!

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  15. Leah C. DancelWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 12:23:00 GMT+11

    I love the green and quiet waters.

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  16. Chubskulit RoseWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 12:55:00 GMT+11

    wonderful shots.

    Missing the lake

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  17. January ZeleneWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 13:24:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful photos! as always! you are a born artist!

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  18. Martha ZWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 14:09:00 GMT+11

    That's a lovely spot. We keep hearing of your drought, it looks like this spot still has water.

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  19. JTG (Misalyn)Wednesday, 16 December 2009 at 14:20:00 GMT+11

    Great shots. Looks so quiet warm.

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  20. Bacolod and Beyond JourneyWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 15:01:00 GMT+11

    cool places especially in the morning. A warmth picture.

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  21. MarthaWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 15:58:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful shots. Thanks for stopping by!

    My WW

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  22. KirigalpoththaWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 16:10:00 GMT+11

    Good place for a boatride!

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  23. RandiWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 16:58:00 GMT+11

    What a peaceful place to visit. Nice and quite!

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  24. diane bWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 17:20:00 GMT+11

    That looks pretty, green and tranquil. I have never heard of that suburb.

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  25. TaniaWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 18:39:00 GMT+11

    Nice shot and fine colors:-)

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  26. anemonenWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 20:40:00 GMT+11

    Lovely to se the beautiful colour of the water on the first photo. Here in Sweden it´s snowing. I have been waiting on this. Now we are going to have a white Christmas. Have a nice day.

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  27. gengenWednesday, 16 December 2009 at 22:21:00 GMT+11

    Oh they are beautiful shots. Happy watery Wednesday.

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  28. NatureFootstepThursday, 17 December 2009 at 08:13:00 GMT+11

    can´t help but wonder, where are the birds?

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  29. JimThursday, 17 December 2009 at 09:27:00 GMT+11

    NatureFootstep, there are usually plenty around but for some reason I didn't see any at this time of day. A couple of weeks ago, I featured some shots from some nearby ponds at Rockdale and they were filled with many ducks and water birds.

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  30. kRiZcPEcSaturday, 19 December 2009 at 14:29:00 GMT+11

    The pond's name reminds me of the song by Simon & Garfunkel...

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  31. JimSunday, 20 December 2009 at 18:07:00 GMT+11

    kRiZ cPEc, Scarborough Park was named for the English coastal town of Scarborough in North Yorkshire. The song Scarborough Fair was about the market that was in that town, so there is a link.

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  32. UnknownWednesday, 13 January 2010 at 11:12:00 GMT+11

    These are beautiful shots.

    I grew up in the area, but it's not a place to kayak people. These are storm canals and water run-off systems from gardens (hence the water despite the drought) and are only a few feet deep at any given time, and mostly filled with rubbish from careless idiots.

    I love Scarborough Park, don't get me wrong, but your talents as a photographer are quite extraordinary.

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  33. JimSaturday, 16 January 2010 at 14:18:00 GMT+11

    Thanks Amy. Many of the world's most beautiful waterways haven't been spared by some sort of pollution caused by humans.

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