Debbie's Photoblog
The Garden Gate
Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 20 September 2008 in Architecture.
Over the next couple of weeks I thought I would celebrate spring with all of you from CHCH botanical gardens more specially the Daffodil Lawn
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This is the gate from the road into the gardens these gardens were set aside by the founders of chch and are right in the centre of the city. Some of the trees were planted when chch was first settled
I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
How beautiful Jamesy:-) Lovely blossom! Looking forward to the next few weeks in the Botanical gardens. Great opening shot:-)
20 Sep 2008 5:03am
@Linerberry: thanks C I am quite pleased with this shot as a transition from the road into the gardens I suppose if I was being critical it should really be from the other side
@leslie: thanks very much leslie I am pleased with this
LeenaM from Joensuu, Finland
Spectacular - it have to be beautiful to see. Is there any odor in those flowers?
I am looking here at trees, which are more and more yellow and red every day, just an opposite world, we have :)
Beautiful spring day to you and your family!
20 Sep 2008 6:31am
@LeenaM: Thanks Leena I didn't notice that the trees smell. Isn't it fantastic to be able to see spring and autumn at the same time
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you very much Ana
@djedfre: Thanks for the comments and the visit
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
1 of 17 you've been busy Deb! This is a knockout, those blooms look like snow and your compositon is really wonderful, draws your eye straight to the beautiful tree, the light on the gate is wonderful, great work! Thank you for your comment today... I'm still stumbling over my jaw on the floor :o)
20 Sep 2008 7:40am
@Kylie Greenan: Thanks Kylie for your kind comments. One hour spent in the gardens with 100 odd photos.
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
What an awesome shot Debbie, I can't wait to see the gardens if this is just the entrance!!
20 Sep 2008 9:32am
@Mandy Provan: Thanks Mandy we are very lucky to have such beautiful gardens in ChCh only hope the rest of the photos live up to this one
@Veronelle: Merci Veronelle
Jeffster from Long Island, United States
Nice opening photo to your Spring collection. Looking forward to seeing the what comes next!
20 Sep 2008 10:38am
@Jeffster: Thanks Jeffster this was definately one of the better ones but it was a stunning 25C afternoon
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
Jamesy as we are just coming into autumn in Britain, I am looking forward to sharing Spring and Summer with you (with the aid of your camera) if I may, beautiful first shot.
20 Sep 2008 1:58pm
@Jeff: Thanks Jeff I am worried that the rest are quite as stunning as this first shot. But it was a beautiful day with a temperature of 25C which is very good for a spring day.
@Cia: Thanks Cia
Lorraine from Canada
I have never seen a white blooming tree like this, it's so beautiful it took my breath away....Wow Debbie, I love it !
20 Sep 2008 2:16pm
@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine. I think its a cherry blossom. and although you can't quite see it on the photo its actually a pale pink. however i was really pleased with this photo. So good to have you back with your lovely positive comments thank you
MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Looks like a very nice area as i can see cherry blossom trees through the gate. Nice image.
20 Sep 2008 3:32pm
@MaryP: Thanks Mary it is quite a stunning place esp in Spring These cherry bloosoms are planted on all the roads around the park
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
Lovely blossom on the tree,a really good shot.Looking forward to the series !!
20 Sep 2008 3:53pm
@Anthony Lambert: Thanks Anthony I should warn you that this really was one of the best though. But at least you will get to see spring as you go into Autumn
@Dimitrios: I hadn't thought of that but that right isn't it Greetings from Christchurch
@Soco: Thank you very much for the comment and the visit
@Nina: thanks Nina
@One: Thank you
kylie from Shanghai, China
What a fantastic idea for a photo series, I cant wait to see more. I'm loving the first photo - beautiful blossoms, those wonderful old gates, the blue sky... I think you will make me a little homesick with these photos Deb, here you have exactly captured the beauty of Chch just like it is in my memories...
21 Sep 2008 7:34am
JJ from Jersey City, United States
what beautiful blossoms, look forward to your series from the gardens, its been far to many years since I have been to christchurch
21 Sep 2008 11:39am
@JJ: Well its still here. Hope you enjoy the series It would be interesting if you could comment if you notice any changes
Charles from New York, United States
What a beautiful spot. I can catch the hay fever from here.
21 Sep 2008 1:57pm
@Charles: It is absolutely one of the disadvantages of spring. Beautfiul scenery itching running eyes and sneezing
willow from Chelsea, United States
Beautiful! I'm excited that I can enjoy your spring from here even while my flowers are quickly fading away.
21 Sep 2008 9:34pm
@willow: Thanks Willow its one of the great htings about this site isn't it we can also enjoy your autumn while starting to warm up here instead of getting colder
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
stunning blossoms! so beautiful!
22 Sep 2008 7:36pm
Margie from Auckland, New Zealand
25C? Wow, so warm so soon? Here's hoping it means a fantastic summer is coming. Lovely shot.
23 Sep 2008 5:25am
@Margie: Thanks Margie the weather has been amazing here for Sept
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