Diana Australis' photos with the keyword: autumn

At 3800meters in the high altitude Basho Valley in Baltistan, far north Pakistan. On a stunningly beautiful, though crisp and cold, autumn day. May your Friday be a cheerful and happy day, and your weekend a wonderful one. Thanks for the visit. ❤️

In a difficult to reach high altitude village in Baltistan, it was late autumn. Winters here are brutal. Electricity in not assured…frequently zero. In this area it was the work of the women to roam far and wide to search, cut, and carry these backbreaking baskets of heavy wood. They then carry them up over and around the rocky terrain to their villages to store for winter. It is their only fuel for heating and cooking when it is often -25°. My friend Sher Baz reassured me, as I already know, that thé men do this in their culture in Gojal/ Hunza regions as it is considered too much for women. It certainly is a very hard life in Baltistan for women. Happy week….hot here…keep warm if not in Australia!

Khapalu Fort, centuries old, in Baltistan, Pakistan. Set in autumn beauty. This extremely remote area in the high mountains of North Pakistan was once a small isolated kingdom not too far from the current India/Pak border. Still remote, with road access frequently severed by land slips or snow, this more conservative area of North Pakistan has changed so much in 24 years, when we first visited. We saw no women publicly, ´schools’were for boys only, with teachers sitting under trees with slates and chalk giving basic instruction. Now there are lots of schools, well educated girls going on to universities, women and girls out and about the streets. All of which is brilliant to see. The old fort was in a state of disarray and has been taken over by the Aga Khan Foundation and sympathetically restored using local craftspeople. It is now part of their Serena Hotel chain, but is also open to tour or eat in the restaurant. It looks so lovely nestled in the mountains with the autumn foliage. Have a super Friday, and a peaceful and happy weekend

Gojal, North Pakistan. Have a bit of electricity and wifi. Thanks for all the kind and lovely responses to my letter about travelling for a while. I was very moved to receive them. I have not had internet and electricity to respond individually. I am currently in this beautiful part of the world, which I love so much. Wishing a fabulous Friday and a wonderful weekend. Love Diana Thanks for the visit

Walking in autumn in the village of Shimshal at 3800meters in the Pamirs, near the Chinese border in Pakistan. This isolated valley is surrounded by 7000m peaks. In winter here it is -40C and frequented by bears, wolves and snow leopards. Wishing you a happy Friday and a cheerful and positive weekend.

Autumn light on the old shed and vineyard about 250 metres from home. Have a safe Friday and weekend. Let’s hope this pandemic decides to abate soon. Best of wishes and thoughts to you and your loved ones, and thanks for your visit!

Rural far north Iran, in the Alborz Mountains. A family is preparing walnuts for sale.

In Georgia, in the Svaneti region of the high Caucasus. Wishing you a fine Friday, and a pleasant and safe weekend. Thank you for your visit.

Last weekend, in Stawell. ( Australia). In autumn afternoon light. We camped here for a couple of days No crocodiles...too far south. No snakes...too cool for them.

Sheep herding Aras Valley, Iran...close to Armenian border. Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Thanks for visits....and a hug to all!

Zagros Mountains

Northern Iran

Near Canberra. Australia

Autumn

Australian native plant. In my garden

Summertown Australia. Autumn cherry trees.

Summertown. South Australia. Fond noir SVP.

Summertown. Australia. The view from beside my house.