11 April 2014

A sunken garden ...

Thought to sample Picture Effects in camera,  when visiting this charming setting yesterday, the Reservoir Gardens at Paddington, Sydney.

It was an overcast and some times showery day, but I did manage to gather a little bounty of photographs.  I'd been wanting to see this now heritage listed site for myself, after viewing a segment on ABC's Gardening Australia programme last year.

From what had once been a critical water supply during the 19th century, since 1899, this location has been utilised as both a garage, and a petrol station.

Set well down from the main roadway which is pulsing with city traffic, in 2009 this site was transformed into a magical space of tranquility.

The foreground planting is Australia's native Banksia in flower.

6 comments:

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful, was turned upside down, and much later it building 'cause it was needed a quiet time. Lovely through.

Jeanne said...

This is a lovely and tranquil looking site and love the processing on this. Very nice Carole!

Montanagirl said...

That is just lovely!!

EG CameraGirl said...

This looks like a place I would enjoy visiting.

Jan Castle said...

Lovely picture Carole, not only of the plant, but the wonderful landmark!
Jan

Ida said...

This is wonderful. I clicked to enlarge and oh my there was so much detail, it was just beautiful.