Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Botanic Gardens, Wishing Well Fountain

The Wishing Well Fountain sits close to the Palace Garden Gate entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens along Macquarie Street. It was designed by architect Professor Peter Spooner in 1963 for the NSW Society for Crippled Children. The pool and fountainhead was redesigned by Phill and K.V. Taranto Architects in 1988. I have photographed this fountain at night during the Sydney Vivid Festival which can be seen here.  
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25 comments:

  1. Maude LynnWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 00:03:00 GMT+10

    What an unusual fountain!

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  2. AnonymousWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 00:14:00 GMT+10

    Among the many beautiful or interesting things you show us, I am afraid this is not one of them.

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  3. JimWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 08:29:00 GMT+10

    Andrew, you may be right there but it had to be shown. I've added a link to a night view during the Vivid Sydney Festival which was better.

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  4. HelsWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 09:00:00 GMT+10

    The fountain and its surrounds are lovely. The two benches need a good paint job.

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  5. Lois EvensenWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 10:47:00 GMT+10

    Looks very relaxing. :)

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  6. LeoviWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 16:28:00 GMT+10

    I love this wonderful source, a delightfully captured.

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  7. lina@happy familyWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 16:50:00 GMT+10

    I think it looks more beautiful at night. I'm wondering why this fountain called wishing well...

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  8. A wondering starWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 17:35:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful picture!
    Great works of art at the entrance to the Palace Garden Gate.

    Thanks for sharing

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  9. Hootin AnniWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 20:12:00 GMT+10

    Lovely...but the link to your nighttime photo of the same fountain really dazzles the eye.

    OUTDOOR SEASIDE SCULPTURES is my link for today.

    Hope your Wednesday will be a glorious one, all day long!!

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  10. MarkWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 21:39:00 GMT+10

    I think it is a nice fountain but the basin doesn't suit it and the benches need a good paint.

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  11. поможетWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 22:48:00 GMT+10

    профессионализм без исключения

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  12. LinneaThursday, 10 May 2012 at 00:47:00 GMT+10

    Your city certainly goes to great lengths to ensure that there a lots of beautiful parks and open spaces for its citizens.

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  13. KarenThursday, 10 May 2012 at 00:51:00 GMT+10

    Well, it's an interesting fountain!

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  14. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)Thursday, 10 May 2012 at 01:27:00 GMT+10

    Hi Jim, thanks for stopping by my blog, it is a pleasure to meet. What a unique fountain, thanks for sharing.
    hugs ~lynne~

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  15. AnonymousThursday, 10 May 2012 at 02:24:00 GMT+10

    Nice picture, beautiful flowers behind the fountain.

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  16. carol l mckennaThursday, 10 May 2012 at 02:53:00 GMT+10

    Unique fountain with a great purpose ~ lovely photo work ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comThursday, 10 May 2012 at 03:08:00 GMT+10

    Interesting! I love botanic gardens.

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  18. NatureFootstepThursday, 10 May 2012 at 04:17:00 GMT+10

    such an unusual fountain. Love the look of it. Wishing well...I´d have to go often. :)

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  19. AnonymousThursday, 10 May 2012 at 04:39:00 GMT+10

    Looks like they have placed the benches just at the right spot, lovely surroundings and a nice fountain.

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  20. Monica S EngellThursday, 10 May 2012 at 06:59:00 GMT+10

    Lovely shot of the fountain!
    :)

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  21. Kim, USAThursday, 10 May 2012 at 12:42:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful fountain!
    Thanks for linking Water World Wedneseday

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  22. CameraCruiseThursday, 10 May 2012 at 20:56:00 GMT+10

    Great shot of an interesting fountain.
    Mette

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  23. HalcyonFriday, 11 May 2012 at 23:12:00 GMT+10

    Great design for a fountain!

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  24. PerthDailyPhotoTuesday, 15 May 2012 at 00:20:00 GMT+10

    It does look fab at night Jim.

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  25. luxury darlinghurst accommodationSaturday, 19 May 2012 at 08:31:00 GMT+10

    wow!!!Awesome article

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