{"id":1550,"date":"2011-10-08T19:33:44","date_gmt":"2011-10-08T08:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/?p=1550"},"modified":"2014-09-14T17:12:44","modified_gmt":"2014-09-14T07:12:44","slug":"sun-through-stained-glass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/sun-through-stained-glass\/","title":{"rendered":"SUN THROUGH STAINED GLASS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-walk-in-bush.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1560\" title=\"taradale-wild-pea-flower\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-wild-pea-flower.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Wild native pea flower near Taradale, Victoria\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-walk-in-bush.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1555\" title=\"taradale-walk-in-bush\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-walk-in-bush.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Walking amongst the wildflowers in the bush near Taradale, Victoria\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-heart-shaped-leaf.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1563\" title=\"taradale-heart-shaped-leaf\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-heart-shaped-leaf.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Heart shaped gum leaf\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-curling-tinder.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1559\" title=\"taradale-curling-tinder\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-curling-tinder.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Curling tinder for bush buddy stove\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-fire-in-bush-buddy.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1558\" title=\"taradale-fire-in-bush-buddy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-fire-in-bush-buddy.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Bush buddy stove burning tinder\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-ligth-through-leaf.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1557\" title=\"taradale-light-through-leaf\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-ligth-through-leaf.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Light shining through gum leaf like stained glass\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-indigenous-australian-orchid.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1562\" title=\"taradale-indigenous-australian-orchid\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-indigenous-australian-orchid.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Indigenous orchid near Taradale, Victoria\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-amongst-wildflowers.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1556\" title=\"taradale-amongst-wildflowers\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-amongst-wildflowers.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Wild flower carpet near Taradale, Victoria\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-dad-photograph-wildflower.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1561\" title=\"taradale-dad-photograph-wildflower\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-dad-photograph-wildflower.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Dad taking photos of orchids near Taradale, Victoria\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-yellow-flower.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1564\" title=\"taradale-yellow-flower\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-yellow-flower.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Yellow native flower near Taradale, Victoria\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-shadow-gum-leaf.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1554\" title=\"taradale-shadow-gum-leaf\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-shadow-gum-leaf.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Shadow on a gum leaf near Taradale, Victoria\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-flower-green.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1551\" title=\"taradale-flower-green\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-flower-green.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Green and grey flower near Taradale, Victoria\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-sheep.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1553\" title=\"taradale-sheep\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-sheep.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Sheep running along the hillside at dusk near Taradale, Victoria\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-cockatoo.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1550]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1552\" title=\"taradale-cockatoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/taradale-cockatoo.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Cockatoo in a gum tree near Taradale, Victoria\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The introduction between our housemates and their first Australian snake was an anti-climax, an eagle had removed its head, leaving it as aggressive as a piece of hose pipe. The cockatoos put on a better show, their harsh voices flying through the air and piercing our ear drums, but the kangaroos, suddenly alert as one, bolt upright and staring us down as our car idled past made each passenger question their worth and right to be there. Strong emotions at first encounters are always much more amusing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The introduction between our housemates and their first Australian snake was an anti-climax, an eagle had removed its head, leaving it as aggressive as a piece of hose pipe. The cockatoos put on a better show, their harsh voices flying through the air and piercing our ear drums, but the kangaroos, suddenly alert as one, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[6],"tags":[374,231,194,189,78,220,160,89],"class_list":["post-1550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-travel","tag-australian-country-town","tag-australian-native-animals-birds","tag-australian-native-plants","tag-bush","tag-countryside","tag-flemington-earthbag-garden","tag-flowers","tag-weekend-away"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4l1F7-p0","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1550"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1550\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1864,"href":"https:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1550\/revisions\/1864"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}