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[Mystic]

usually one of the first places I like to take a look at whenever I visit a new city is the botanical gardens. Always places where a day can easily be spent lost ion the trees and flowers, and other interesting sights.

The Royal Hobart Botanical Gardens covers an area of around 14 hectares and was originally established in 1818, making it the second oldest botanical gardens in Australia. It is located in the Queen's Domain about 2km from the city centre.

We only had a few hours to spare when down there a couple of days ago, and managed to get through about half of the gardens. Definitely need to get back there with a full day available.

A few scenes from the gardens...

[Shane V]

Beautiful shots Mystic I enjoyed wandering through the Gardens myself. Such a great place to spend a few hours. Here's some shots I got while there.

[bandi]

Wow, looks like a great garden Mystic and Shane. Some great images there to highlight it's range. I have been planning on heading back to the botantic gardens up here and this has pushed me over the edge!

[Mystic]

Thanks Anthony. I have not been to the gardens up there, so will be very interested in seeing your shots.

[Shane V]

Thanks Anthony. It's been a long time since I have seen the gardens in Brisbane. looking forward to your shots.

[exislegirl]

Spectacular sets of photos from both of you, Shane and Anna!

I'd love to know what kind of flowers they are in the 9th photo in your set, Anna. The one with a cluster of three - I immediately visualized a Chinese/Japanese painting when looking at that photo. The Fushias in the 4th photo look obscenely joyful, and made me think of Cancan dancers!

And your shot Shane of the salmon p ink Cyclamen, made me think of a cluster of mating butterflies - the flirtatious female flitting ahead with the amorous males jostling behind.

Natalie

[Shane V]

Thank you Natalie. That is a good way to describe them , I didn' think of that one.

[Cascade]

Some great photo's there, Mystic and Shane.
Excellent DoF on the close-ups.
Well done.

[Mystic]

Thanks Natalie and Cascade.

@Natalie, I have no idea what those flowers are. Hopefully someone may know. I just call them scribble flowers because they kind of remind me of a toddler let loose with a set of crayons.

[Cascade]

I believe the flowers belong to a "Giant Ray" Apricot Aster which originates from China.

[Shane V]

Thanks Cascade