Saturday, May 4, 2013

April Portraits - From the Red Centre







A Portrait of my Children once a month every month in 2013 via Che & Fidel



Eleanor - walking along the track to the Old Telegraph Station. We call this "Road Trip Hair".
Charles - playing around at Simpson's Gap and his last Portrait as a 6 year old - is it just me or does he already look like a teenager?
Noah - Exploring the hill behind his Grandparents's home.
George - Doing his best Ninja impersonation.
Flynn - 5 months old, such a happy little chap, still smiling when I plonk him on the red dirt. He may not remember anything from his first trip to Alice Springs but I will never forget what an amazing little traveller he was on our 5000 km journey.


My favourite Portrait from last week was this lovely one.

My previous monthly portraits are here:



39 comments :

  1. A little bit countryMay 4, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Your photos are just stunning this week. And Eleanor is so beautiful. xo

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  2. ZaraMay 4, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Such great captures of your journey away together.
    x

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  3. CatMay 4, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    All just so beautiful, the light in all of them is stunning. I love Eleanor's long floating hair and I would have to agree I can see a teenager in your oldest boy:) And thank you for choosing my photo from last week as your favourite:)))xx

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  4. CarolineMay 4, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    I agree - the light in these portraits is beautiful. And Eleanor's hair - stunning!!! xx

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  5. A Farmer's WifeMay 4, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Your kids are just gorgeous.

    Love the road trip hair - people would pay lots of money for hair like that!

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    1. Mel @ Coal Valley ViewMay 4, 2013 at 10:48 PM

      If only the hair came with its own de-tangler, it was a bit of an ordeal getting the knots out this week x

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    2. A Farmer's WifeMay 5, 2013 at 7:50 PM

      Farmgirl has fair floss hair that tangles non-stop. I brought a tacky looking plastic brush called a Tangle Teezer that has been absolutely fabulous. It was $30 which I initially thought was a lot for what it looked like but it has been so good for tangles. Has made it so much less stressful. My SIL had it recommended to her when she lived in London and was going to Kate Middleton's hairdresser (as you do...) You can buy them on-line or from hair dressers.

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    3. Mel @ Coal Valley ViewMay 6, 2013 at 9:21 AM

      Thank you! I'm going to investigate now.....

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  6. Nat - Muddy FarmwifeMay 4, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Mel you are a wonderful photographer, from when I first started following you have always managed to capture beautiful images and these are still amazing. Your kids are gorgeous xo

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  7. AmandaMay 4, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    So gorgeous.... all of them :) What beautiful children you have Mel xx

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  8. BungalowgirlMay 4, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Beautiful beautiful pictures Mel, and yes that six year old looks at least ten! And the baby, feel free to drop him over here for a cuddle anytime on your way past! mel x

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    1. Mel @ Coal Valley ViewMay 4, 2013 at 10:58 PM

      Can I teleport him up to you for the 4am feed? Only kidding x

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  9. GreerMay 4, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Oh, my!

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  10. Vintage Sheet AddictMay 5, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    It sounds like you are just having the best time, love the idea of that bike ride! :) x

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  11. FionaMay 5, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    You shouldn't be allowed to stop at just five Mel.
    (And Eleanor's hair is very much like our Jessie's ... I hear your pain on the de-tangling front).

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  12. JayMay 5, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    They all look so grown up all of a sudden, & I'd love road trip hair like that! Beautiful photos.

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  13. Marian HazelMay 5, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Flynn is so cute with his big smile for you! Your twins Noah and George remind me of my little brother, always trying to make something out of a stick. Charles is growing up into a handsome young man but not quite a teenager yet Mel. Eleanor's hair is amazing even if it is tangled. Lovely portraits. Bet you wish you could have stayed on this road trip a bit longer?

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  14. AllisonMay 5, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    wonderful!!.....such gorgeous kids. 5 months old already!! Eleanors hair is all the rage at the moment....we all need a little red dirt to pull it off. happy travels! x

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  15. UnknownMay 5, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Her hair is so long! I bet Charles is getting excited about his Birthday. Flynn is so big now, a great photo on the red dirt.

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  16. UnknownMay 5, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Lovely Mel! They're all so beautiful - and little Flynn is too cute as always! xo

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  17. September VioletsMay 5, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Every single one of your children in these photos is beautiful! The golden hair, the smirks, the posing, the giggle (love that little baby head on the read earth!). Great photos Mel :D Wendy

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  18. UnknownMay 5, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    I love each of these portraits, Mel! Just wonderful :)

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  19. Lori annMay 5, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    you make me wish so much my children were small again. beautiful portraits mel!

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  20. MaxabellaMay 5, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Road trip hair is hair I want! She is so beautiful (as are your others, but Eleanor has stolen all my words this week!) x

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  21. Mother Down UnderMay 5, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    They are all so gorgeous!
    And I would love to have road trip hair...maybe I should go for a drive!

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  22. gabrielleMay 5, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    beautiful light in your pictures

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  23. tea with lucyMay 5, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    colours. light. kids... all stunning.

    tomorrow we tackle the holiday hair. wish me luck!

    rachel xo

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  24. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Oh these are just absolutely splendid! splendid! love all their different looks and sweet faces. I too am a fan of Eleanor' hair! Beautiful, though I can imagine all the knots. I had long hair until recently just this January/February. With my three boys I always felt like I was getting road trip hair on a daily basis! I hated to brush it too. xo

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  25. Gillian RoeMay 6, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Gorgeous photos of your beautiful children. And road trip hair - I want it!!! Eleanor's hair is amazing! Although I don't envy your the de-tangling experience. Have a safe journey home lovely lady. xx

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  26. millefeuillesMay 6, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Your five children are truly, truly beautiful, Mel! They look so happy and sun-kissed!

    Hugs,

    Stephanie

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  27. Amanda KMay 6, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Look at all your gorgeous kids. Your daughter has the most gorgeous hair - total rapunzel, and that sweet baby is growing so fast!

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  28. Annie CholewaMay 6, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    They really are the most awesome bunch! I can see what you mean about Charles ... perhaps he is going to be one of those people who never really looks different as they grow older. 7 is one of the best ages to be :)

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  29. All For LoveMay 6, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Ahhh, so lovely Mel. I just love that light in all of the photos, what an incredible adventure... and you are an incredible family to take it on too. Eleanor's hair is quite spectacular really and your itty bitty baby on the red dirt is most certainly a prize winner, too cute xo

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  30. Fiona from Arbordale FarmMay 6, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Such beautiful photos. They would all make a great album/calendar to give to to relatives at Christmas.

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  31. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Ohh my Goshh!!! Love the colors on your pictures, the roadtrip hair and the baby on the red dirt. Anyway... each stage are like a movie like Josi's.

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  32. Brenda @ 13 AcresMay 7, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    simply stunning Mel! You have captured stunning images of your wonderfully gorgeous children (and yes, I see teenage Charles too!) Little Flynn just looks so relaxed! Eleanor has the most amazing Road Trip Hair (any style tips?). Wishing you wonderful week Mel xx

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  33. Natalie MendhamMay 13, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Wow Mel, such beautiful photos. Everyone looks like they had a really nice time away. I'm glad Flynn traveled well. Hope to see you soon. x

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  34. AirstreamFamily.com.auJuly 23, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    They're really beautiful shots. We are heading to the Red Centre this week in our 1960s caravan. It's bizarre to google and stumble upon you - a fellow che and fidel follower! I look forward to seeing more of your photos.

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