Tuesday, 8 May 2012

April in Eastern Australia

This amazing flower is about 10 centimetres wide. it was on a vine in Queensland.

Stunning colours in autumn

Autumn has the colours of Tibouchina, Chinese Lantern and  Hibiscus.
 Bright purple, yellow, bright pink and orange flowers.
Tibouchina

Yellow Chinese Lantern

Hibiscus

Thursday, 24 November 2011

Northern Hemisphere in October

Orange trees in Marrakesh.

Alhambra garden in Granada, Spain

Alcazar garden in Seville.
The light was bright and each garden was a welcome oasis

Wednesday, 31 August 2011

First day of spring, 1 September

Wattle Day is the first day of Spring in Australia. There are lots of species of wattle or acacia. Many kinds are in bloom today. Wattle is also our national flower emblem.

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Magnificent Magnolias



August in Sydney is the time of magnolias blooming. the magnificence of their flowering is enhanced by the flowers being on bare stems. After the flowers fall, the leaves sprout.