Yesterday I finally met another blogger, our own Dianne of
'Adelaide and Beyond' and 'All Things French'. We met up at the
Adelaide Botanical Gardens, shared a quick baguette and off to
the Lotus Pond for a shooting frenzy. Dianne is thinking of
upgrading to an SLR so we just used my Canon so she could get
a feel for it and see the difference between it and her present
point and shoot.
Here are a few I snapped in action as we had quite a blowy day.
The wonder of the Lotus blowing in the wind with it's last flowers
still perfect but showing seed pods in various stages of ripeness
as proof of the glory that graced the gardens during the last few
weeks.
The flower and the pod embracing . . .
and catch-as-catch-can, as the wind tilted the flower towards
me for a millisecond.
We spent a wonderful day together, getting to know each other
and wildly photographing and talking 'shop'.
Later in the day we shared an even greater wonder but that is for another day.
Sorry I am late posting but I was absolutely bushed after such an intensive shoot
and 3 hours of driving.
Beautiful pictures. Glad you had a great time.
ReplyDeletehow awesome for both of you! and your lotus photos are beautiful, too!
ReplyDeleteDelightful scenes!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week Arija.
Regards.
Hi Arija...What a great fun day that must have been to meet a blogger friends is a treat!
ReplyDeleteThe photos of the Lotus Pond are just marvelous ..what a lovely plant..they hardy look real they are so perfect!!
Grace
What a fun day!! And I have to admit I'm envious! Wish I could have joined you!! Your captures for the day are exquisite -- as always! I am so glad the two of you got to meet! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing the day, Arija!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
What a wonderful day, glad it was so enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteJan
Brilliant blooms.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are refreshing. How wonderful to meet a fellow blogger/friend. Wish I had you around to show mentor me on the SLR, which I too want to purchase.
ReplyDeleteLotus plants, including flowers, fruits and all are always beautiful and serene. It is understandable why a religious inclination chose lotus as a symbol of their faith.
ReplyDeleteThe lotus flowers are just gorgeous! They stand tall and firm, and the petals so crisp! I know how it feels when you meet a fellow blogger, I met so far only 2.
ReplyDeleteHehehe, you even drove 1 hour further than me (2 hrs from home to Joshua Tree -one way). Tiring but with full gratification.
The lotus and the pool look enchanting. I am really glad that you enjoyed meeting another blogger as well. I have only met one in person, and it was a real treat.
ReplyDeleteThe pics are beautiful Arija especially - the flower and the pod embracing - it was a wonderful day and I really appreciated your mentoring with the Canon DSLR and even being brave enough to let me have a play .... So much fun -it was a real treat . Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow! These are exquisite shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures. It is nice to meet fellow blogerrs.
ReplyDeleteHi there - they are splendid pictures - and good reason to get a DSLR!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Australia
How nice that you met with a blogfriend ! and your pictures are real beautiful !
ReplyDeleteWOW, gorgeous photos of the lotus flowers. I love the shade of pink. It is wonderful you were able to meet up with another blogger friend. Sounds like a great place to meet too. Thanks for sharing, have a great day.
ReplyDeletegorgeous lotus! i love the pastel pink color.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots — and also great to meet up with another blogger! I did this last year with an American blogfriend, and it was infinitely rewarding.
ReplyDeletehow beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteMy morning just came alive with the wonder of these amazing beauties. I can see no movement in them at all, is as if the moments just stopped with each capture and they are delightful Arija. I have not been feeling up to par, so these brightened my day. A bad cold is always so annoying...
ReplyDeleteThose are such beautiful flowers at the lotus pond. Fun meeting up with a fellow blogger.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely glorious photos! Worth the trip I think Arija and so lovely to be able to visit with your blogging friend. A great day all round.
ReplyDeleteLovely! So that is what a lotus flower looks like.
ReplyDeleteI can now appreciate the Lotus seed pods that florists use in many arrangements! In fact I used several to create my oudoors winter arrangement out front.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a lotus flower up close and personal!
I am joining this meme of views of our World!waving to you!
Oh my my my my. Pure bliss. I love the lotus, in all its stages. Sounds like a most wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful experience Arija! Those flowers are gorgeous too, I LOVE the color.! I have yet to meet any of my blogger friends, and I can just imagine what a special day you must have had.
ReplyDeleteB.
Cik gan maigi ir šie lotosa ziedi...
ReplyDeleteI love lotus. These shots are absolutely beautiful! Unfortunately I don't see it anywhere around here, I don't think they survive winter.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! Fun to be out with a fellow blogger.
ReplyDeleteNeat to meet up with another blogger. (and I am quite envious of her private lesson!)
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