There are two mountains we can see from inside and outside of our house when looking to the east. The first photo is of Ben Lomond which is 1527 meters (5157 feet) at its highest peak. There is not much snow on Ben Lomond in our winter which is now, occasionally there is a decent amount. There is a snow making machine up there as well and it's used when a decent snowfall has fallen because some people do like to ski.
This first three photo were taken through the window, zoomed well in of course as it's about 1 hours' drive from home to begin the journey up the mountain. The first one is early in the morning, well it is for me, then the second photo shows the snow a bit later on in the morning. A link to part of the road up the mountain and the village [ here ]
Another day and more snow on Ben Lomond, taken from inside my home on the same day as the first photo.
The next two photos are of Mt. Barrow 1413 meters (4636 feet) and about 22 km from home. The first photo was taken from a different location and the second was taken from home later towards evening. Mt. Barrow doesn't have snow on it every year, but you know it's cold when the snow comes. It will probably be all gone when we wake up the next morning.
These two photos are of a Dwarf Nandina Domestica which are growing in the front garden as a hedge and were planted last year. The kangaroos had a good time eating some of them last year, this year they haven't attempted to at this point in time. These plants are beautiful in winter as they have a vibrant red foliage, sometimes it takes a few years for them to develop their colour.
I was surprised to see the Dwarf Lavender also known as Spanish Lavender and a few other names, in flower. The plant below is a grass and escapes my mind to be named. There are 3 of these in the front garden bed.
The Heuchera below is a nice plant and only recently has become available for commercial use to grow in the gardens. The Heuchera comes in a few colours and we have 3 of them, they are a Native of North America.
The first Camellia in bloom this year. There are just three at this stage. We have a hedge of different ones growing up the west side of the house, they are sheltered.
Bello paisaje de montaƱa.
ReplyDeleteGood from inside the house to be able to see it.
DeleteHi Margaret, thank you so much for sharing your lovely pictures and information about this majestic place.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Linda.
DeleteGreat view! Is it autumn there now?
ReplyDeleteIt's just into winter now, Anne.
DeleteYour photos of the mountains are very beautiful. Here is heuchera a common plant for sale. I have many of them in my garden. I like them very much. I like camellia too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marit. The heuchera is new to use :) They are a lovely colour.
DeleteThe mountain photos are spectacular. That last picture of the flower is so pretty. I enjoyed your pictures.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary.
DeleteThere has been next to no snow on the mountains we can see from home this year. loving your garden. Our camellias are months off blooming.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the snow won't come on your mountains this year EC. Some camellias have buds on them now.
DeleteSpectacular views and wonderful foliage. You have lovely plants in your garden.
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise. We planted that garden last autumn, then the kangaroos ate some of the plants or nibbled them last autumn.
DeleteThere’s something deeply comforting in seeing the snow-kissed silhouettes of Ben Lomond and Mt. Barrow from your window
ReplyDeleteDefinitely comforting because inside we are warm.
DeletePhotos 2 and 3 remind me of the view I got on my way to Copenhagen
ReplyDeletewhen the SAS ( Scandivan Airways System) landed at the Military airforce
runway art Teheran in the days of the Shar.
We all had to get off the DC8 plane which had SAS motif on on one side and the
other the motif for the new Thai Airlines - both in the top echelon of airways.
No cameras allowed but directed to a big building where you could get food,
drinks ie: That means Beer etc and food and of course duty free.
I went out onto the balcony and a person who worked there pointed out the Shars
Palace - a huge white building and various other places ie; Parliament House etc etc.
It was stunning with the snow capped mountains rising all around the city.
Thank God the wretched Hamas have not got their missiles etc as looney bin
Trump and Co think in that city.
Weather here : Brrrr of a morning until Kiwi-land sends over the sun!!!
Now off to the beach to see if anyone is trying to freeze and to read Mr. Murdock's
garbage.
Cheers
Colin
A beautiful, picturesque memory for you there then Colin. Thanks for sharing.
DeleteCool here as winter has begun but it's ok, nice and warm inside and most shops have heating.
Scandinavian Airlines !!! Spelling ability with age is not on the improve - ha ha.
ReplyDeleteColin
ok. My nails get in the way sometimes.
DeleteEs un lindo lugar. Te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteThank you J.P.
DeleteIt's wonderful to have such a beautiful view, even without snow making it extra special. At 600 metres our Mount Dandenong occasionally sees snow but I don't think enough to settle.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to be able to see the mountains from inside, once there were tall trees next door and we couldn't see the view.
DeleteMount Dandenong sounds a little high for the snow.
Terrigal Beach deserted except for one Eskimo woman who went in for a swim.
ReplyDeleteI froze watching her. The restaurants again doing a roaring trade - especially
one large one with outside siting - must one day go and see the prices!
It would make you feel cold in watching someone in the sea this time of year, it works the opposite for those in hot weather seeing some snow, it makes them feel cooler even if it is only a photo.
DeleteMust be a good restaurant there then, as you often say many people are there.
I like the snow on the mountains photos, very occasionally my daughter sees snow in the Adelaide Hills but never enough to make a photo worthwhile. I like the Camellia.
ReplyDeleteThanks R. Oh ok, would be nice to see snow on the Adelaide Hills but I
Deletesuppose snow only comes down so far.
I was surprised to see that camellia in flower, even the iceberg climbing roses are still in flower, they were pruned in late April. The rest done in June.
Those mountain views are spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie, good to have that view.
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos these are.
What a beautiful view of the mountains you have from your house.
There are no mountains in the Netherlands, everything is flat here.
I wish you a nice weekend.
Greetings Irma
Thank you Irma. I thought about you not having any mountains when doing this post :)
DeleteWe are very lucky to have such a view, it's appreciated.
Great pictures. I didn't know you had mountains that tall in Tasmania. There must be a thousand good reasons to live there. These days, especially!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill. There is Mt. Ossa which is the highest mountain at 1617 meters ( 5305 ft ) in Tasmania. Never seen it or been there.
DeleteTasmania has eight mountains exceeding 1,500 meters (4921 ft )
28 above 1200 meters (4002 ft). Just an interesting fact that I looked up.
Gorgeous views from your house.
ReplyDeleteLovely place and surroundings.
Very lucky to have those views, Catarina. We appreciated it.
DeleteSĆ£o imagens de grande beleza, focadas na montanha, bem como as das flores e folhagem colorida que, simpƧesmente, nĆ£o existem em Portugal.
ReplyDeleteAbraƧo de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
Thanks, and we are so lucky to have these views from inside our house looking out.
DeleteNice place. You would forget to go home.
ReplyDeleteThat is true but we see this from inside the house, it's our view.
DeleteNo reading for me today as I am super tired and worn out and my concentration is awful.
ReplyDeleteHappens Jo-Anne. Take care.
DeleteThose mountain views are absolutely stunning! And that final shot of the flower—so delicate and lovely. Thanks for sharing such beautiful moments!
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome :)
DeleteI did enjoy seeing the mountain views.
ReplyDeleteCamellias are one of my favourites ... that pink is a wonderful colour.
All the best Jan
I'm pleased you enjoyed my view from the window, Jan. Camelias are a beautiful flower, but then most flowers are.
DeleteHello Mrgaret
ReplyDeleteBut you have wonderful views from your window. And what vast spaces, I also have small hills and hills but my view from the window is very limited, by trees, bushes and the first elevation only a kilometer away :)
Great photos, and snow on the mountain tops, for now I am enjoying the height of summer and sunny warm days, yesterday it was 29 degrees Celsius. and the coming week is supposed to be very hot for my conditions, up to 36 degrees :)
Beautiful greetings!
Thank you. Gosh that is getting a bit hot at 36 deg C. Keep cool, stay well.
DeleteWhat spectacular views you have from your home! We live at about 5,000' but get very little snow. Always love seeing that snow. Although those mountains look close I bet it is a lot longer than they look.
ReplyDeleteFantastic views and grandiose mountains you can see from your house
ReplyDeleteYour garden is spectacular, the Dwarf Lavender is so beautiful and your camellia is wonderful.