Published by Jo Bryant
I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment.
I am also a freelance writer/editor.
I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
I am writing my first novel.
I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web.
And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
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Chronicles of Illusions 
Sky blue pink, my favourite colour!
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A friend and I had just come out of the hot pools after a wonderful soak…great for my back !! It was so beautiful to walk over to the park and watch the sky change moment to moment. These were taken with the new cell [smart] phone.
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Wow, Jo – but even more striking than that spectacular sunset is that you captured them on your phone! I’m having very patchy results on my new ‘phone toy’.
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I love the new phone…it is so cool. I am still learning all its bits and pieces. The first few photos were pretty patchy from me…but not the camera’s fault…hehehehehehehehehehe
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Love it Jo!
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Thanks Madhu…I was totally mesmerized standing there watching it.
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Wow. I am so glad you got to see this, Jo. Thanks for letting us, too.:)
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It was rather spectacular Brynne…too spectacular NOT to share.
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Fabulous pictures, love the reflections. 😉
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Thanks Gerry.
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Your Golden Hour is pink and blue! LOOOOOOVE IIIIIIT, 😉
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Well Gemma I though you understood by now. I have never been one to follow the rules…hehehe
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I know. One of the things I like about you. 😉
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Lovely Jo – any color will do!!! It’s the time, not the color 🙂
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Very true Tina.
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Just lovely colors.
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Thanks Ruth…it really was amazing to see in real life.
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Perfect hues! You’ve beautifully captured the golden hour.
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Thanks Jean…it certainly felt like the golden hour standing there in its warmth.
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Perfect pics, Jo. Love those violet shades. 🙂
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Thanks Sylvia. I have to say I did too. The sky was mesmerizing.
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Wow what colours. Love the sky. Always changing 🙂 enjoy your weekend jo. I think we have some hot weather for a change. Pity I’m at work lol. Enjoy xx Sue
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What a bummer Sue…hope it stays warm for you. The cold is coming off the hills here right now and the temperature has dropped. I will be staying inside by the fire when possible.
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My most favourite colours of the day Jo! Great shots for the entry hon. 😀 *hugs*
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Thanks ma’am…they are pretty much my favourite colours of the day too.
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Gorgeous. Serene. Poignant. Stunning.
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Isn’t it just Russell…those are the emotions that surrounded me out there watching it.
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So very peaceful! Love them both
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It is a pretty place there.
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Love these images, what a sight it must have been. A sky -blue pink Golden Hour! nature thinking outside the box!
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As she so often does. We could learn a lot from her if we took the trouble to stop and take note.
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Aw Jo … what a glorious colour combination for golden hour !
The hot pools sound lovely too 😉
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It was. It is a lovely place and sharing a dip with a friend is always a good thing.
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My opinion? The top one is a stunner!! 😉
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Thank you so much. Love that you like it so much
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Lovely as usual, Jo!
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Thanks Sue !!!!!
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Beautiful colors, Jo. Thanks!
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It sure was pretty to watch.
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Wow! I would love to be there!
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Time for a visit then I think.
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Gorgeous! “Heavenly shades of night are falling…it’s twilight time…” My mom says that this kind of sky in art is often referred to as “cotton candy skies” 🙂 YUM
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Cotton candy skies…what a wonderful way to describe it.
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