Saturday, October 19, 2013

Araluen - singing waters.....


Wandering around Araluen Botanic Park on Thursday it was hard to believe we were only 35km from the city. It was a little tricky.. midday when the sun is high is the worst time to take photos don't you think? Araluen, an Aboriginal word meaning running water/place of lillies was founded by Australian business man J.J. Simons in 1929 as a holiday camp for his youth organization, it's interesting to see how this 59 hectares of land has developed since then.....
 Reflections of the poolside pergola and the tall trees that surround the park..... 
 .....and from the other side....
 Look who was sitting on top of the pergola.. cutest Little Kingfisher..I nearly missed him!
...and look who was swimming under it, a family of Australian Wood Duck's.....

Last but not least sitting in a tree watching over all an Australasian Darter.. I can't wait to come back here in autumn, can you imagine the colours, so many different species of trees. Hope you have a relaxing weekend, take care and stay safe..... To see more reflections visit James's Weekend Reflections....p.s. The November 1 theme for City Daily Photo bloggers is "Heights."

Posted by PerthDailyPhoto at 12:01 AM

39 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 19, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    Water reflections are always so beautiful ~ Wonderful photography ~ happy weekend,carol ^_^

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  2. Sylvia KOctober 19, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Yes, I love watery reflections, too! And what an awesome park! A gorgeous place to spend time! Your captures are superb, Grace!! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Hope you have a great weekend!!

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  3. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"October 19, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    What a super place! Fine photos too despite that mid-day sun. Have a good weekend.

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  4. CloudiaOctober 19, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Delightful place. Enjoy seeing the creatures. Yes, midday is flat. Golden hour is much richer closer to sunsert/rise.


    Ciao Bella

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  5. VieraOctober 19, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    wonderful nature and excellent photos... all of them...

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  6. MalyssOctober 19, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    Beautiful pictures of a wonderful place! I like this idea of "singing water", so poetic!
    Have a nice week-end, dear Gracie!

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  7. William KendallOctober 19, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    What a gorgeous area, Grace!

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  8. BirdmanOctober 19, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    What a hangout for the camera!

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  9. TheChieftessOctober 19, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    What a beautiful spot!

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  10. Ruth KellyOctober 19, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    Grand and wonderful place and photos - thanks for sharing.

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  11. LOLfromPasaOctober 19, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    These are ALL beautiful, Grace. Picture postcards. Nicely done. (The European Golf Tour is in Perth at Lake Karrinyup Country Club. I have been watching it in the mornings (taped) on TV. I know that your weather has been pretty nice :).)

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  12. cieldequimperOctober 19, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    These are book photos, an enchanted and enchanting book!

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  13. RevrunnerOctober 19, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    Colonnade along the water's edge is quite lovely.

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  14. KarlOctober 19, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    What a wonderful place and excellent photos of it !
    Have a nice weekend, Grace!

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  15. 'TsukiOctober 19, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    Wow this garden is really stunning... It must be very charming to walk by this little bridge, surrounded by so much beauty...

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  16. Luis GomezOctober 19, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    What a beautiful garden and lovely reflections.

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  17. theconstantwalkerOctober 19, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Just stunning...

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  18. JoyOctober 19, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Thanks so much for stirring wonderful memories of Araluen for me, Grace; it's looking pretty as ever even without the gorgeous tulips. Great pics! Joy

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  19. Sunnybrook FarmOctober 19, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    You have got a neat place to slip off to there!

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  20. AnonymousOctober 19, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Such a beautiful place and you have captured a lot of the beauty is a spectacular way.

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  21. Bill MOctober 19, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Sure is a beautiful place. You have captured it quite nicely.

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  22. Bob CroweOctober 19, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    It's enchanting, but what does it sing?

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  23. JackOctober 19, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    All are beautiful. I repeat a recent comment. You are getting better and better!

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  24. LONDONLULUOctober 19, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    What a dreamy, dreamy place (and also like the park name)! I especially love that reflection of the pergola, but these are all gorgeous. I'd be happy if I one day could take photos like this:) (Even many Americans don't realize the Statue of Liberty was sculpted by a Frenchman!:)

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  25. RandyOctober 19, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Such a beautiful place. I love how clear that reflection is in the first shot.

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  26. NormaOctober 19, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    How beautiful--and I love the birdie and the ducks!

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  27. StuartOctober 19, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    What a wonderful place. You captured it beautifully !

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  28. JimOctober 19, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    That pergola is brilliant. A beautiful place.

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  29. cath carboneOctober 19, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    J'adore ! tes photos sont magnifiques!!
    Bon week-end!
    Cath.

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  30. Cezar and LéiaOctober 19, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Splendid and blessing nature there, your pictures are excellent!
    Léia

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  31. biebkriebelsOctober 19, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Beautiful pictures Grace, some of them look like paintings of Monet!

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  32. Iris FlaviaOctober 19, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Beautiful pics, Grace, the bird is really cute! And the lillies, aww. Wishing you a great weekend - from a place where it´s colorful autumn :-)

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  33. CheriOctober 19, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Stunning reflection shot Grace!

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  34. SharonOctober 19, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    This is a gorgeous place to walk and take photos and watch for birds. I bet you are right about autumn. It should be spectacular.

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  35. Chattahoochee Valley DailyOctober 20, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous location. Beautiful reflections in the top shot.

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  36. AdullamiteOctober 20, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Those are fabulous pictures lass. The first one is perfect!
    Lovely place and lovely photography also. Super!

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  37. CloudiaOctober 21, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    Magical Nature captured beautifully!

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  38. RohrerbotOctober 23, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    You really captured this place well. Not only did you get beautiful shots.....3 have birds in them!!!! Nicely done. All new ones to me. Kingfishers are not always cooperative.....lucky you:)

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  39. Stefan JanssonOctober 23, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    Looks like a great place. Cool with the Kingfisher.

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