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Botany Bay
Photographed from near the kiosk at Brighton-le-sands.
Looking east across the bay towards Kurnell and La Perouse.
My minimalist interpretation of the bay.
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, and the Canon 16-35mm f 4/L lens.
Processed in Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad by NCH software
Galanthus nivalis (Amaryllidaceae) 033 21
As the name suggests, snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) are one of the first flowers to bloom; depending on region, they appear from January, often while snow still blankets the ground. This low-growing plant tolerates partial shade to full sun. It is toxic to animals and humans, but it offers the benefit of being virtually immune to feeding by deer and other wildlife.
What a great surprise to see this beautiful dolphin doing a "strand-feed" in the shallow tidal creek at Botany Bay, SC. He was by himself, which is unusual, as the dolphins usually "strand-feed in groups or pods. When I first saw him I initially thought he had "beached" himself, but a moment later the water exploded, and he was chasing (trying to "strand") mullets (fish) in the shallows.
My only regret is that I didn't do a video of this exciting action. Next time....
Interesting video of the "strand-feeding" action in SC. from U-Tube...
This splendid Phalaenopsis (Moth) orchid produced eight striking flowers which lasted for many weeks. I`m not too sure of their colour description but I do know that I loved them & received many compliments for them.
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At Cosmopolitan ~
FINCA - Playfull bunny vase ivory
FINCA - Standing bunny vase ivory
Other items used ~
..::THOR::.. Spring Shelf
..::THOR::.. Overgrown Table
..::THOR::.. Small Greenhouse
..::THOR::.. Water Mist - Glass - Bonus
..::THOR::.. Poted Cacti
..::THOR::.. Botanical Study
..::THOR::.. Enamel Watering Can
..::THOR::.. Folding Chair - Bonus
..::THOR::.. Cage Planter
..::THOR::.. Wellies green
..::THOR::.. Glazed Jar - cream
..::THOR::.. Hanging Towel
..::THOR::.. Greenhouse Stool - Cream
..::THOR::.. Tongue plant
..::THOR::.. Succulent Terrarium
..::THOR::.. Potted Cacti - Cream
..::THOR::.. Potted Small Aloe - Cream
..::THOR::.. Botanical Book
..::THOR::.. Lavande Book
..::THOR::.. Organic Hanging Tote
..::THOR::.. Diner Hanging lamp - Cream - BONUS
..::THOR::.. Glass with Sapling - Cream
..::THOR::.. Honey Tea Mug - sage (deco)
..::THOR::.. Tiny Succulent
Ariskea[Millie] Botanical Paper Frame
Ariskea[Holmes] Embroidery Flowers [3]
BROKEN ARROWS - Flower Market - Sign - Metal & White
BROKEN ARROWS - Florence - Books
Pitaya - Macrame plant hanger - White (dark leaves)
Pitaya - Vintage baskets 02 (painted)
Soy. Connectable Divider [Shabby] - Short
Soy. Wall Hanging Moss Ball (wood)
.spruce. book collection {botanical series 5}
.spruce. book collection {botanical series 4}
.spruce. book collection {botanical series 2}
(NO) Pet Vase - All Pets - Gus
*LODE* Decor - Geranium Pot [white]
Apple Fall 3-Wick Jar Candle - Orange Blossom
Apple Fall Retro Radio
Apple Fall Renaissance Tomes - Cream
Apple Fall Wicker Candle
Apple Fall Cathedral Frame - Cream
Apple Fall Books - Arrangement 15
Apple Fall Cushion - English Garden, Cream
West Village Spring Tulips
llorisen // twiddly framed shelf.white
Fancy Fall Renouveau Candle - White Lotus
hive // hanging devil's ivy plant . dark
Dahlia - Stassi - Jade Plant - Purple
Nutmeg. Country Rug
Nutmeg. Memories of Summer Floor Lamp / Sage
Nutmeg. Painter's Attic Potted Plant / 1
Nutmeg. Painter's Attic Potted Plant / 2
Nutmeg. Painter's Attic Potted Plant / 3
Mithral * Mini Adansonii
Mithral * Mini Tetrasperma
What a great surprise to see this beautiful dolphin doing a "strand-feed" in the shallow tidal creek at Botany Bay, SC. He was by himself, which is unusual, as the dolphins usually "strand-feed in groups or pods. When I first saw him I initially thought he had "beached" himself, but a moment later the water exploded, and he was chasing (trying to "strand") mullets (fish) in the shallows.
My only regret is that I didn't do a video of this exciting action. Next time....
Interesting video of the "strand-feeding" action in SC. from U-Tube...
Daphne mezereum (Thymelaceae) 101 22
Daphne mezereum (commonly known as mezereum, mezereon, February daphne, spurge laurel, or spurge olive) is a species of Daphne in the flowering plant family Thymelaeaceae, native to most of Europe and Western Asia, north to northern Scandinavia and Russia. In southern Europe, it is confined to medium to higher elevations and in the subalpine vegetation zone but descends to near sea level in northern Europe. It is generally confined to soils derived from limestone.
It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1.5 m tall. The flowers are produced in early spring on the bare stems before the leaves appear. They have a four-lobed pink or light purple (rarely white) perianth and are strongly scented. The fruit is a bright red berry 7–12 mm in diameter.
Daphne mezereum is very toxic because of the compounds mezerein and daphnin present, especially in the berries and twigs. If poisoned, victims experience a choking sensation. Handling the fresh twigs can cause rashes and eczema in sensitive individuals. Despite this, it is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive flowers.
Source: Wikipedia.
View looking south-east across Botany Bay.
Photographed from Riverside Drive.
Sandringham Beach, Sans Souci.
Near Taren Point and the Captain Cook Bridge.
Cronulla in the far distance.
Today, Thursday 2nd December, 2021.
Summer arrives in Sydney.
My Samsung Galaxy S20+ mobile phone camera.
Processed in Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.
Longwood Gardens Pa.
Many thanks to all who take the time to view, comment and favoring my images. Enjoy the day.
LE at Botany Bay from last week. Caroline and I visited some of the bays surrounding Broadstairs. Took a few long exposures. This was about a minute according to the meta data. This is a really lovely spot. Can only thank Matt for introducing us to this beautiful part of the world...
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Mistake admitted: live view was in pano mode..did not realize the tip of the tree was out of frame...
It was the colourful sail that caught my eye on the day, and catches it still. It was December 28th; I wonder what they got for Christmas.
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I just love this road :)
Edisto Island, South Carolina.
“One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, 'What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?" ~ Rachel Carson.
Gladiolus (from Latin, the diminutive of gladius, a sword) is a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae).
It is sometimes called the 'sword lily', but is usually called by its generic name (plural gladioli).
The genus occurs in Asia, Mediterranean Europe, South Africa, and tropical Africa. The center of diversity is in the Cape Floristic Region. The genera Acidanthera, Anomalesia, Homoglossum, and Oenostachys, formerly considered distinct, are now included in Gladiolus.
A beautiful morning begins with the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean at Botany Bay, South Carolina. The Botany Bay Wildlife Management area on Edisto Island encompasses more than 3,000 acres of beach, tidal wet lands and forest with diverse flora and fauna. This is a wonderful place to hike, kayak, or just explore the beach area.
Thank you for your visit. I appreciate your views, faves, and comments!
The 4,630-acre plantation on Edisto Island was a gift from the Margaret Pepper family. It was given to the state in 1977 by Mr. Pepper, but was only able to be used after his wife passed away so she would have the opportunity to continue her years on the land she loved, as per her husband's request.
In July 2008, the land - now a Wildlife Management Area operated by South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources - was made open to the public.
Botany Bay Plantation The land itself is full of nature's rich beauty - from the sunflower fields to the salt marsh and fresh water ponds to the Spanish moss draped oaks to the miles of private beach; it is emblematic of South Carolina's unique environment.
Hepatica nobilis (Ranunculaceae) 073 24
Usually about 10cm in height but up to 15cm under ideal conditions. Leaves kidney-shaped. 5-8cm across with three broadly ovate to rounded, blunt lobes, often purple-flushed and hairy beneath, sometimes with a pale marbling above. Flowers 1.5-2.5cm across, usually with six tepals, in shades of blue, purple, pink and pure white, late winter to spring. Most of Europe except the extreme north and south, usually in woods on limestone.
A classic Southern scene: a limerock road dripping with Spanish moss and haunting shadows against a somewhat foggy morning with winter light streaming through the trees.
One of my favorite places to shoot, but only in the winter when the sun is low on the horizon. A magical place in the Southern landscape!
Victoria was curious about the insides of these Rose of Sharon seed pods, so she cut several of them open... this is one of several shots I took as she posed them for me.
Crocus biflorus (Iridaceae) 012 25
Crocus biflorus, the silvery crocus, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae, native to southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia, including Italy, the Balkans, Ukraine, Turkey, Caucasus, Iraq, and Iran. It is a cormous perennial growing to 6 cm (2.4 in) tall and wide. It is a highly variable species, with flowers in shades of pale mauve or white, often with darker stripes on the outer tepals. The flowers appear early in spring.