Musings on life and times
The trees were here first! Hence the curved path above. A classic concession to nature is the way the developers have built the shopping ‘mall’ around trees, such as this gigantic and ancient paperbark trees (Melaleuca leucadendra). We always think the path layers and shop builders had fun with their work.
For the Lens Artists Photo Challenge, set by Patti: “Just for Fun”
Seventh in the random series of Tropical posts from Palm Cove, August 2018 – sub group “scenes”
In a post on 31st March this year, evidence was shown that the Gymea Lily at the bottom of the garden, was to flower this year! One definitely needs to “look up” to see the flower from ground level: 3.66 metres (over 12 feet) in fact. To capture its full effect, higher ground and the zoom lens were needed!
For Patti’s Challenge, Look Up
A future post will show its development over the six months since the March post.
The tiny leaves of this Sedum are quite delicate and fringed with pink.
For the Lens Artists Photo Challenge #11, set by Amy, “Small is Beautiful”, and also for Becky’s September Challenge #InthePink
