No, we're still enjoying Spring. But, the Bellevue Botanical Garden has these nice Japanese maples with reddish foliage: a laceleaf (Acer palmatum 'Garnet', above) and tree (Acer palmatum 'Burgundy Lace', below).
Is It Autumn in the Northwest?
Barking up the Tree: Textures of the Royal Botanic Garden (Melbourne, VIC)
The Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne is one of the finest in the world, an easy walk across the Princes Bridge from Federation Square. This being nearly the third week into autumn, most all the flower blossoms were spent. Still, there was much to admire here. As you would imagine, there were many native trees of Australia on... Continue Reading →
Spectacular Lyttelton Harbour
Lyttelton Harbour was created when the extinct Lyttelton volcanic crater eroded and flooded over millions of years. It is a spectacular body of water dramatically seen from the top of the Christchurch gondola attraction.
Breathtaking Beauty Down Under: New Zealand
One of the most stunning places in the world to visit is New Zealand, a land of towering mountains, spectacular glaciers, turquoise lakes and volcanoes, a testament to the restlessness and creativity of immense geologic forces. It was for good reason that Peter Jackson filmed his entire Lord of the Rings trilogy, and now the Hobbit,... Continue Reading →
Grand Teton Reverie
I've already posted remarkable collision photographs taken by Jim Brandt, who happens to be the husband of my wife's cousin. Last month, he and his wife visited Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. Any camera hound knows that these places offer infinite photographic possibilities. Among Jim's photographs, I selected one that for me captures the... Continue Reading →
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