Friday, 8 July 2011

Botanic Gardens, Conservatorium Gate

A brilliant blue winter's sky above the Conservatorium Gate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, close to Macquarie Street and beside the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. The surrounding bushes in bloom are adding a bit of colour at this time of year.
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20 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoFriday, 8 July 2011 at 00:32:00 GMT+10

    That entrance almost has an 'eastern' feel to it Jim, with the peaks on the gates and behind. Looks so well maintained.

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  2. HelsFriday, 8 July 2011 at 01:04:00 GMT+10

    The gates look beautifully designed and fit perfectly into the site. Do you have a date for those gates?

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  3. PetrusFriday, 8 July 2011 at 02:41:00 GMT+10

    The whole garden area looks well maintained and a good place for an afternoon walk.

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  4. Sylvia KFriday, 8 July 2011 at 03:50:00 GMT+10

    What a lovely looking garden and I love the gates! They're perfect against those gorgeous blue skies! Superb capture for the day, Jim! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  5. JimFriday, 8 July 2011 at 07:56:00 GMT+10

    Hels, I haven't been successful in finding any history on these gates but I'll keep looking and let you know.

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  6. TerrebelFriday, 8 July 2011 at 08:39:00 GMT+10

    Keep forgetting it's winter where you are...amazingly blue skies! Wish we had skies like that more often in The Netherlands...

    Have a good weekend!

    Terrence looks at the sky

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  7. Photo CacheFriday, 8 July 2011 at 08:41:00 GMT+10

    that is what i call an entrance.

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  8. MarkFriday, 8 July 2011 at 08:44:00 GMT+10

    I can see the castellated roof line of the Con in the far distance. These are lovely gates, great capture.

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  9. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Friday, 8 July 2011 at 08:44:00 GMT+10

    The gates are beautiful.

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  10. DianneFriday, 8 July 2011 at 08:56:00 GMT+10

    A lovely photo incorporating the colours around - The gates are very unusual - Lovely shot.

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  11. Chubskulit RoseFriday, 8 July 2011 at 14:22:00 GMT+10

    Gorgeous sky!

    My Sky Watch, have a happy weekend!

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  12. forgetmenotFriday, 8 July 2011 at 14:32:00 GMT+10

    Such a pretty entrance, and I'm betting the gardens are spectacular. Have a nice weekend. Mickie ;)

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  13. Angela SullivanFriday, 8 July 2011 at 15:39:00 GMT+10

    Just found your blog. Love it

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  14. AnonymousFriday, 8 July 2011 at 16:19:00 GMT+10

    What lovely vivid colours!

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  15. EkiFriday, 8 July 2011 at 16:38:00 GMT+10

    The sprinkles of bright red flowers and green leaves against the clear blue sky are indeed very eye-catching.

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  16. eileeninmdFriday, 8 July 2011 at 22:48:00 GMT+10

    Lovely blue sky and scene. Great shot!

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  17. NancyFriday, 8 July 2011 at 23:04:00 GMT+10

    I want to walk through those gates and see the other side, Jim. Lovely capture. Beautiful!

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  18. AnonymousSaturday, 9 July 2011 at 10:10:00 GMT+10

    So much beauty, along with the sky. What a lovely place to visit!

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  19. JulieSunday, 10 July 2011 at 07:51:00 GMT+10

    I love the detail on these gates. I saw something equally complex out at Callan Park yesterday. I think a book could be worked up on the use of wrought iron in our city.

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  20. KevinSunday, 10 July 2011 at 14:59:00 GMT+10

    I have never noticed these impressive gates. Great photo.

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