Saturday 21 April 2012

Botanic Gardens, obelisk

The Allan Cunningham Obelisk is located in the middle of a pond in the Royal Botanic Gardens. Allan Cunningham, an explorer and botanist, was a Superintendent of the Botanic Gardens. It is difficult to photograph this monument because it stands in the shadows with a very bright backdrop but I did manage to capture its reflection in the pond.
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26 comments:

  1. Jan K. alias AfanjaSaturday 21 April 2012 at 00:16:00 GMT+10

    Wonderful reflection of your clear blue sky.

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  2. Luis GomezSaturday 21 April 2012 at 00:22:00 GMT+10

    Very nice shot Jim! Have a great weekend.

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  3. IndraniSaturday 21 April 2012 at 00:46:00 GMT+10

    Great shot.

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  4. UnknownSaturday 21 April 2012 at 01:56:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful reflection.

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  5. FranciscaSaturday 21 April 2012 at 02:06:00 GMT+10

    An ingenious way to shoot the obelisk. Super reflection of the palm, too.

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  6. Valladolid Daily PhotoSaturday 21 April 2012 at 05:48:00 GMT+10

    Love this reflection, great shot!

    Have a great weekend.

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  7. the foto fanaticSaturday 21 April 2012 at 08:08:00 GMT+10

    Great photo!

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  8. HelsSaturday 21 April 2012 at 08:54:00 GMT+10

    How cool! I don't remember Cunningham's name from primary school Australian history classes, but he must have been important. He was part of the 1817 expedition beyond the Blue Mountains to the Lachlan and Macquarie rivers, exploring and collecting. An interesting character.

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  9. AlSaturday 21 April 2012 at 08:56:00 GMT+10

    Great capture with the reflection.

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  10. JulieSaturday 21 April 2012 at 09:17:00 GMT+10

    Yes, I agree, it is most difficult to capture. Good job, Jim.

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  11. Melbourne Australia PhotosSaturday 21 April 2012 at 10:49:00 GMT+10

    What a great shot, Jim! I really like this one.

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  12. Sylvia KSaturday 21 April 2012 at 11:56:00 GMT+10

    Superb capture and a terrific reflection for the day, Jim! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  13. Lois EvensenSaturday 21 April 2012 at 12:12:00 GMT+10

    Very, very nice shot! What a great way to see this monument.

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  14. SandyCarlsonSaturday 21 April 2012 at 12:33:00 GMT+10

    Oh, that is gorgeous!

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  15. Nadege,Saturday 21 April 2012 at 13:10:00 GMT+10

    Fantastic composition.

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  16. KarenSaturday 21 April 2012 at 13:35:00 GMT+10

    A great reflection!

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  17. FairviewSaturday 21 April 2012 at 14:44:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful shot!

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  18. CarlettaSaturday 21 April 2012 at 17:00:00 GMT+10

    Lovely Jim!
    I like that we only see the whole of the obelisk in the reflection.

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  19. GineSaturday 21 April 2012 at 17:50:00 GMT+10

    A l'envers ! Amusant et réussi !

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  20. Kranky GrannySaturday 21 April 2012 at 18:13:00 GMT+10

    Great reflection. I can see where this was not an easy shot to capture. Good work.

    I posted a gazing ball's reflection this week.

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  21. Min fotogenSaturday 21 April 2012 at 18:24:00 GMT+10

    Very nice Photo!
    Thank You , Now I have learned more about your history !

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  22. UnknownSaturday 21 April 2012 at 22:29:00 GMT+10

    Such a lovely blue sky and a fantastic reflection!

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  23. JoSaturday 21 April 2012 at 23:35:00 GMT+10

    fantastic reflection..

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  24. Inger-MSunday 22 April 2012 at 08:38:00 GMT+10

    Lovely reflection shot!

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  25. Reader WilSunday 22 April 2012 at 18:36:00 GMT+10

    As I said in another comment: Botanic Gardens in Australia are worth while seeing! This is a perfect reflection!

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  26. Diego G.Thursday 10 May 2012 at 08:22:00 GMT+10

    Questa foto è veramente bella e il tuo blog in generale è molto gradevole.
    Complimenti!!
    Ciao

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