SUNDAY BEST #465 - SOUTHERN CROSS

Welcome to the meme, "My Sunday Best", which is a photographic and creative meme that allows you to showcase your talents in imaging. Every Sunday, you can post here showing an image you have created using your camera, (and/or) image processing software, and/or painting and drawing in the conventional way and have scanned in.

The rules are simple:
1) Create your image and post it up on your blog;
2) Put the "My Sunday Best" logo image link somewhere on your post so people can click and come by here;
3) Leave a comment here once you have posted;
4) Visit other posters' blogs and be amazed with their creativity.

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The Southern Cross, or Crux, is a prominent constellation in the southern sky, famous for its distinctive cross shape formed by four bright stars (with a fifth dimmer star often included) and its use as a navigation guide to find the south celestial pole. Visible year-round from the Southern Hemisphere, it's a significant cultural symbol in Australia, New Zealand, and other southern nations, appearing on their flags and holding deep meaning in Indigenous traditions.

Name: Crux (Latin for "cross").

Stars: Four bright stars form the cross, with Acrux (Alpha Crucis) being the brightest, and Gacrux (Gamma Crucis) marking the top.

The Pointers: The two bright stars, Alpha Centauri and Beta Centauri (part of the Centaurus constellation), point towards the Southern Cross, helping locate it. 

Navigation: A line extended from the long axis of the cross points toward the South Celestial Pole, a vital marker for navigation.

Location: It lies in a bright part of the Milky Way and contains the Jewel Box open star cluster (NGC 4755) and the dark Coalsack Nebula.

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Last week, Rupam Sarma in India posted this fine B&W image. Please visit his blog for more great shots.

SUNDAY BEST #464 - SUMMER MORNING

Welcome to the meme, "My Sunday Best", which is a photographic and creative meme that allows you to showcase your talents in imaging. Every Sunday, you can post here showing an image you have created using your camera, (and/or) image processing software, and/or painting and drawing in the conventional way and have scanned in.

The rules are simple: 1) Create your image and post it up on your blog; 2) Put the "My Sunday Best" logo image link somewhere on your post so people can click and come by here; 3) Leave a comment here once you have posted; 4) Visit other posters' blogs and be amazed with their creativity.

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Last week, Veredit in Germany showed off some great clicks from her wintry garden. Please visit her blog for more.

SUNDAY BEST #463 - BUSHFIRE

Welcome to the meme, "My Sunday Best", which is a photographic and creative meme that allows you to showcase your talents in imaging. Every Sunday, you can post here showing an image you have created using your camera, (and/or) image processing software, and/or painting and drawing in the conventional way and have scanned in.

The rules are simple:
1) Create your image and post it up on your blog;
2) Put the "My Sunday Best" logo image link somewhere on your post so people can click and come by here;
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4) Visit other posters' blogs and be amazed with their creativity.

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We've had three consecutive days in Victoria where temperatures have stayed up in the low 40s (˚C). The extreme heat, strong winds and tinder-dry grasslands and Eucalypt forests have created a catastrophic set of circumstances for bushfires to start.

Climate change and unpredictable weather events are making each year worse in Australia as fires, floods, droughts, cyclones and storms wreak havoc. Presently, hundreds of firefighters are flat out out trying to contain many large out-of-control fires as night falls on Victoria, the most concerning fire is the enormous Longwood fire, which has been threatening several townships as it spreads through central Victoria.

Firefighters and emergency services are concerned as a change in wind direction expected this Friday evening could hamper their efforts, as it pushes the blazes into new directions. The Country Fire Authority says cooler, calmer conditions might allow firefighters to assess the impact of multiple blazes in the coming days.

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Last week, Rupam Sarma in India posted a beautiful photo evoking a wonderful atmosphere of carefree childhood days. Please visit his blog for more great shots.

SUNDAY BEST #462 - AT THE MARKET

Welcome to the meme, "My Sunday Best", which is a photographic and creative meme that allows you to showcase your talents in imaging. Every Sunday, you can post here showing an image you have created using your camera, (and/or) image processing software, and/or painting and drawing in the conventional way and have scanned in.

The rules are simple:
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At the Camberwell Sunday Market

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Last week, Roentare in Melbourne posted some interesting images taken with an infrared camera. Please visit his blog for more great photography!

SUNDAY BEST #461 - THE YEAR PAST...

Welcome to the meme, "My Sunday Best", which is a photographic and creative meme that allows you to showcase your talents in imaging. Every Sunday, you can post here showing an image you have created using your camera, (and/or) image processing software, and/or painting and drawing in the conventional way and have scanned in.

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The image below is a tribute to all contributors to this meme this past year who have provided some very special photos, and some of their thoughts, dreams, aspirations, concerns, soul-searching, and tremendous creativity. I thank you all and wish you another wonderful year of creating amazing images with your camera.

H A P P Y  N E W   Y E A R  2026!

SUNDAY BEST #460 - SUMMER SOLSTICE

Welcome to the meme, "My Sunday Best", which is a photographic and creative meme that allows you to showcase your talents in imaging. Every Sunday, you can post here showing an image you have created using your camera, (and/or) image processing software, and/or painting and drawing in the conventional way and have scanned in.

The rules are simple:
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3) Leave a comment here once you have posted;
4) Visit other posters' blogs and be amazed with their creativity.

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Last week, Isabella's "Vienna Memories" was a perfect photo for me. Please visit her blogs for more wonderful photography!

SUNDAY BEST #459 - COFFEE

Welcome to the meme, "My Sunday Best", which is a photographic and creative meme that allows you to showcase your talents in imaging. Every Sunday, you can post here showing an image you have created using your camera, (and/or) image processing software, and/or painting and drawing in the conventional way and have scanned in.

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Having a cup of coffee at the Maling Rd Village in Canterbury

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Last week, Taken for Granted in the USA posted this lovely image. Please visit his blog for more great shots.

SUNDAY BEST #458 - MUSIC...

Welcome to the meme, "My Sunday Best", which is a photographic and creative meme that allows you to showcase your talents in imaging. Every Sunday, you can post here showing an image you have created using your camera, (and/or) image processing software, and/or painting and drawing in the conventional way and have scanned in.

The rules are simple:
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The organ at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Kew, in Melbourne. This inspired me to compose the organ pieces below:

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Last week, Kwarkito in France posted a rather nostalgic look at the disappearing bistros in his country. Please visit his blog for more.

SUNDAY BEST #457 - SOUTHERN CROSS STATION

Welcome to the meme, "My Sunday Best", which is a photographic and creative meme that allows you to showcase your talents in imaging. Every Sunday, you can post here showing an image you have created using your camera, (and/or) image processing software, and/or painting and drawing in the conventional way and have scanned in.

The rules are simple:
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3) Leave a comment here once you have posted;
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Last week, Jeanne Selep from the USA shared some great images taken from an airplane, and this was my favourite. Please visit her blog, for more fine photography.

SUNDAY BEST #456 - BAKERY

Welcome to the meme, "My Sunday Best", which is a photographic and creative meme that allows you to showcase your talents in imaging. Every Sunday, you can post here showing an image you have created using your camera, (and/or) image processing software, and/or painting and drawing in the conventional way and have scanned in.

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Last week, Roentare in Melbourne posted some great travel clicks from his trip to Taiwan. Please visit his blog for more great shots.