An autumn day, Swan Valley, Western Australia

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Today was a beautiful autumn day, so we went to the Swan Valley, a grape and wine area just east of Perth. Good food, friends, great wine and a magnificent day - who could ask for more?

Camera Fuji FinePix S5500 (5100)

This is Woodbridge Estate, an historical home on the banks of the upper Swan River near Guildford. Looking across from Riverbank Estate winery.

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1/450 f5.0 f/l 57mm ISO 64

Another view, closer, from the other side of the river.

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1/350 f4.0 f/l 7.5mm ISO 64

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Lone duck, Swan River upper reaches.

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1/340 f4.5 f/l 57mm ISO 100

Young love! (Two white cockatoos)

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1/240 f3.0 f/l 57mm ISO 100

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It's almost May, and the weather is sliding deeper into autumn. The grapevines are starting to turn.

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1/220 f3.1 31.9mm ISO 100

Lunch outside, under the vines. Lilac Hill Estate cafe/restaurant. A devil of a place to photograph -- but a lovely spot to eat!

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Now for a glass of that wine we bought ...

Bruce

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Lovely photos! I am very jealous! I visited Australia last summer (your winter?) and loved it. I hope to live there one day! thanks for sharing the photos! :)