20-APR-2016
Contrasting trees
This will possibly be the last photo for this particular gallery, although
I still have a handful of photos taken & may add them at a later date.
We will be away for a few days and we will most probably be without access to online activity
during this period.. but I will be taking my cameras with me! :)
Best wishes to my dear friend Laine...hope all goes well.
I hope you have enjoying seeing some Oz autumn while you're all enjoying SPRING!
20-APR-2016
Reflections in the lily pond
We're back alongside the lily pond in the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens when
the leaves of red & gold were still on the trees. Since this time we've
had a heap of rain, wind, fog and cold weather, so its lovely to look back
at photos taken a couple of weeks ago when we wandered around the lovely
hills garden.
20-APR-2016
Golden tree
Another angle to the image I posted a few days ago, not sure which one I like best.
After a very rough few days of gale-force winds, heavy skies and rain I don't think
there'll be very many golden leaves still on any of the trees. We'll have to
wait until the autumn of 2017 or just look back at the photos taken this year.
20-APR-2016
Carpet of leaves
Not quite as colourful as seeing colourful trees, but they still took my eye.
20-APR-2016
Arching colour
A delightful but overcast day with some lovely coloured leaves to admire...
20-APR-2016
Two trees
This pair of colourful trees caught my eye as we walked the pathway around the lake...
Sorry I didn't get to comment on anyone's images - we arrived home
very late after a day in the country, too late and too tired to add a
new photo or make comments.
We were at a fund-raiser recital for the unfortunate people who
lost everything in the summer fires in the Pinery area of South Australia.
91 homes were destroyed and 2 lives were lost in the blaze spanning more than 82,000
hectares (203,000 acres). Many livestock were killed, including more than 53,000 poultry,
nearly 18,000 sheep, 500 pigs, 87 cattle, 19 horses and five alpacas
20-APR-2016
Pathway colour
The sun came out from behind the clouds briefly adding some extra light to
the scenery and causing some shadows on the path. The group up ahead of us
had been looking at a plaque that was describing the scene, which Dick did also
he always likes reading the information given on these signs.
20-APR-2016
Close-up of the Lily Pond
I took a few photos as I walked past the lily pond that I featured a few days ago
unfortunately no lilies in flower this time of year, and there seems to be
heaps of them not leaving much water on display. In the foreground are huge
leaves which I believe belong to the rhubarb family.
20-APR-2016
Ducks on the grass
Not far from the lake I discovered this bevy of waddling ducks wandering on the
grassed area between the trees...
20-APR-2016
Coloured leaves and steps
The climber on the steps caught my eye, but you can see the leaves of an ornamental pear
showing some colour the other side of the steps. It was an overcast day for our visit
so the photos are a little dull unfortunately, but it was nice to work without worrying
about harsh light and shadows.
20-APR-2016
Ornamental Pear tree up close
I could get up quite close to this tree which I recognised by
its upright form and shape of the leaf to be an ornamental pear.
These are very popular where I live, a small tree with lovely colour
in both spring and autumn.
20-APR-2016
Surrounding the lake
Just one angle of the trees surrounding the lake that is centre stage in one section
of the gardens. This is probably the most popular area with many pathways leading
to & from the lake. You can see we had an overcast day for our excursion and I believe
I probably took a similar photo this time last year.
Best in original format if you have the space & time.
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!