20-APR-2016
Walking past the lily pond
Well, I couldn't just walk past without taking a few photos... lots of colour
from this spot. Not featured in this photo was a bride having photos taken
a perfect spot with plenty of choices for a background. I think Brian with an Eye
took a similar photo previously. Dick gave up and found himself a seat...
20-APR-2016
Pretty shaped leaves
I don't know which tree this belongs to, and I welcome any suggestions, as I'm not so familiar
with trees that grow in as cool a climate that this particular garden specialises in.
I've searched through my books without any luck. This tree was growing near the
lovely lake that is a feature of this garden. The website doesn't list the plants unfortunately, but
I'm leaning towards it being a Japanese Maple - any ideas?
Best view in original format to see the pretty shape of each leaf.
20-APR-2016
Possibly an elm tree
No name plates on any of the trees, so some guessing on my part... whatever, the
tree did look so nice standing by itself.
20-APR-2016
More picnickers under the trees
As we walked around the pathways we discovered more and more people out
enjoying the space and the dry day having a picnic, lots of children
who were on vacation from school were there being entertained by the
expanse of grass available to run and play.
20-APR-2016
Ash trees in a botanic park
We drove over to Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens and walked around admiring the
delightful coloured leaves, and this was the first photo I took... and I took
over 50! I promise not to add every photo... :) The leaves were past their
absolute peak, but there was plenty to admire, and we chose an overcast day
for the photography expedition.
17-APR-2016
Colour on our roads
An ash tree turning gold... opposite our gateway, this is the first to turn of
a whole row of ash trees that have been trimmed into a hedge to keep clear of
the overhead electricity wires. We live in a fire-prone area & it is believed
breaking wires during a bushfire or in hot conditions can spark fires.
Here's how this one fits into the line
17-APR-2016
Ash trees turning gold
We have them all along our roadway, ours haven't turned as much as some that grow
a few ks away down in a valley, but they are on their way to becoming a hedge of
gold, not that many drivers notice them, they all speed along our part of the road
like its a speedway, it being the only straight stretch. The trees grow from seed in
their hundreds from the many birds which frequent our area.
13-APR-2016
Rose leaves starting to turn
Here you have a view to the distant hills with one of the tallest roses
in the foreground (Queen Liz).
More experiments with filters which show best in Original format.
10-APR-2016
The Linden Tree turning gold
I love this tree.. it arches over a garden of small bushes letting in the light
during winter and early spring. Best in original format if you have the space/time.
10-APR-2016
Rose hip, one of many
This hip belongs to "Nevada" a shrub rose that is looking gorgeous
right now, especially when the sun shines through the leaves.
I've been playing around with filters again. :)
19-MAR-2016
Autumn leaves in the rose garden
Each year I am delighted when the old rose leaves of "Cardinal Richelieu" change colour
here it is very early in autumn... the equinox... and we've hardly had any cold nights!