There were huge trees at the garden and this was just one of them. I missed a shot of a family under the tree but still got some nice shots of the tree.
Here two of the photographers on the walk have just passed the tree and give you some idea of the size of the tree.
Standing underneath it I got another totally different view.
And this shot just leant itself to be played with. It looks like a painting don’t you think?
Almost as soon as we walked into the gardens the signs of Autumn were evident with various bushes and trees displaying their colours magnificently. I don’t know the names of all the plants and trees but will try to mention what I do know or found out.
I know these are both maples of some kind. Love the maples and there were many of them there.
Graham and I went on a photo-walk with the Knox Photographic Society on Sunday at the Rhododendron Gardens in Victoria. The weather was crisp and cool, but clear and hardly a breeze with blue sky and a few wisps of clouds. Absolutely beautiful. I was glad Graham came with me, gets him out in the open and fresh air and he gets to meet some of the people I’ve been getting to know.
Anyway, the next few days will be photos from the photo-walk and I hope you enjoy them. Below is what greeted us near the entrance. Seems the kookaburra was quite happy for people to be nearby taking photos and there were a few of us. Think it must be the official greeter. 
Finally it was time for me to head back to my car after witnessing and recording a beautiful sunset. My car was parked near the marina so I grabbed some shots as the light began to fade. There was still a pink tinge in the sky.
There was still colour around and activity, boats coming in for the night, people on the jetty, birds still flying in to roost.
More of the sun as it was going down – it really only took a short time, probably a minute or two at most for this last lot to happen.
A photo of a blue banded bee I took led me to a path of discovery. I began researching to find out what kind of bee it was. I've actually learnt lots of things since that day and can now name almost every bird in this region and identify it by its call too. Apart from improving my skills in photography and learning more about my camera, lighting, settings, etc, I've learnt so much more about the environment in which I live. [Read More …]
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How exciting!Sally K Witt, Social Media and Ministry on Red-tailed black cockatoo
Always love the birds and animal shots, Kathie!Kathie Thomas on Kangaroos in the park
They are generally shy of people and when there are a lot of people at the park they retreat into the bush. But when there's...Sally K Witt, Social Media and Ministry on Kangaroos in the park
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Very nice Kathie!