Looking back at Rippon Lea
It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since I was last at Rippon Lea. It is a beautiful place to visit and I think I need to go back soon. Rippon […]
Flowers on a Friday
I know I usually do a discussion post on Friday’s, but I’ve been busy in the garden. Trying to get heaps of work done out there and in the greenhouse. I must say the fitness […]
Flowers with the Tamron 18-300mm lens
Quick post today. I’m running late but wanted to get something to you.
Silent Sunday – Reposting Port Arthur
It has been three years since I first visited Port Arthur and for Silent Sunday I thought reposting the original post would be fun. Enjoy your Sunday.
Weekend Wanderings – Alowyn Gardens through the Holga Lens
This morning I ran a macro class at Alowyn Gardens and once it was done I took some photos for Weekend Wanderings of the place through the Holga Lens.
New Zealand Wanderings Day 11 – Arriving in Dunedin
Day 11 saw us arriving in Dunedin as we continue our New Zealand Wanderings. The first place we headed was the Chinese Gardens. Then to Larnach Castle to look around and have high tea.
Weekend Wanderings – Australian Gardens
Weekend Wanderings is about the Australian Gardens that are in Cranbourne. They are also the Australian Botanical Gardens and showcase many of the native plants that you find here.
Weekend Wanderings – Alowyn Gardens
During the week I had a quick trip to Alowyn Gardens. I was there to talk about doing some workshops, but I also spent some time in the gardens and thought it would be a […]
Playing with a Fisheye Lens on my Phone
Today I was at Alowyn Gardens to talk about some macro photography classes. While there I spent some time playing around the fisheye lens from Struman Optics on my phone.
MIFGS – Display Gardens
Another part of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) are all the display gardens. There are quite a few and it is lovely to look at them and dream about having something like […]
Flower and Garden Show last year
The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show for 2019 starts tomorrow, so I thought it might be nice to look back on some photos from last year.
Photo Challenge 8 – FLOWERS
These are being posted too late, so starting from this week, I’m going to try and do it on Friday. I will have to make sure the podcast is done sooner. For photo challenge 8 […]
Floral Friday: Flowers in the Rain
A couple of weeks ago I was at Alowyn Gardens taking photos of the flowers before and after the rain. Water drops on flowers are fantastic, they really bring out the colours of the flowers.
Floral Friday – Alowyn Gardens
Usually for these posts I show you a close up of a flower, but I thought it might be nice to show you one of Alowyn Gardens with the wisteria out in full bloom.
Port Arthur Historical Site in colour
A few weeks back I told you that one of the main reasons why we were going back to Tasmania was to use our Ticket of Leave cards at the Port Arthur Historic Site. So […]
Some flowers from Alowyn Gardens
Last weekend I showed you some photos of the grounds at Alowyn Gardens and I said I would show you some of the flowers. I forgot until Julie mentioned it, so thought I should do […]
A winter trip to Alowyn Gardens
This afternoon a friend picked me up so we could go to Alowyn Gardens in Yarra Glen for some macro photography. I am still trying out the Samyang 100mm lens and thought it would be […]
Weekend Wanderings: Alowyn Gardens in Yarra Glen
This last week has seen me out and about a bit, and this morning was no different. I went to Alowyn Gardens in Yarra Glen, really for my weekend wanderings. It is a display garden and […]
Catching up and a look back at the gardens of Rippon Lea
The weeks are flying by and before we know it Christmas will be here. I have a lot going on and a lot I want to do. I am trying hard to be productive, but […]