These birds were happy to pose for a photo on the sea wall that protects the Royal Botanic Gardens from Sydney Harbour, otherwise known as Port Jackson. The birds are Masked Lapwings or Spur-winged Plovers, which are native to Australia.
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Showing posts with label Botanic Gardens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Botanic Gardens. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Queen Elizabeth II Gates
The Queen Elizabeth II Gate at the Royal Botanic Gardens is located along the foreshore of Farm Cove, near the Sydney Opera House. This was the original entrance to the botanic gardens, then known as the "Man O’ War Gate" because Farm Cove had been a commonly used sheltered anchorage for warships and their crews came ashore nearby at the Man O' War Steps. They were renamed in 1954 during the first royal visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Australia. The botanic gardens also features the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial, which commemorates where the queen first set foot on Australian soil.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Botanic Gardens, bench
This weathered rock formation provides one of the more unusual places for a bench to be located in the Royal Botanic Gardens. A hidden spot below the cliff where visitors can soak up some sun.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Botanic Gardens, The Sydney Fernery
The Sydney Fernery in the Royal Botanic Gardens was opened in 1993, on the site of earlier ferneries. The fernery provides a moist environment for various species of ferns by filtering light and protecting from extremes of frost and heat. A glimpse of nearby office buildings can be seen through the grills of the arched roof.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Woolloomooloo Gate, fountain
A pair of these simple fountains sit outside the Woolloomooloo Gate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, along Mrs Macquaries Drive. The gate was originally built in 1873 as the main southern entrance to The Domain. It was moved during the construction of the Cahill Expressway to its present position and became known as the Woolloomooloo Gate because it overlooks the suburb of Woolloomooloo.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Spring
'Spring'is a Victorian era sculpture located in the RoyalBotanic Gardens. It is one of the 'Four Seasons' statues thatadorn the Palace Gardens Steps. They came from Italy in 1883 from the studio ofCharles Francis Summers, an Australian-born sculptor living inRome. The statues had been located here originally but were then separatedand distributed around the gardens, where some lost vital body parts andadornments. They were restored by Australian sculptor Jacek Luszczyk who recreatedmissing parts. The restored statues were unveiled in their originallocation in 2010. 'Spring' and 'Summer' are at the top of the steps,with 'Autumn'and 'Winter' at the bottom.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Governor Phillip Fountain
The Governor Phillip Fountain is located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, close to Macquarie Street. It was created by the Italian sculptor Achille Simonetti and unveiled in 1897 to honour Captain Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales. This magnificent 15.24 metre high fountain features a marble pedestal for the 4.5 metre bronze statue of Captain Phillip. The pedestal features three reliefs of Justice, Patriotism and Education. Below the pedestal are the reclining bronze figures of Neptune (Navigation), Agriculture, Cyclops (Mining) and Commerce. The four marble consoles are embellished with bronze plaques of Aboriginal people. Between the figures are four giant marble clam shells each surmounted by bronze prows of ships and twin giant sea serpents which feed water into the white marble basins. A view from the front can be seen here.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Marble Lions
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Memory Is Creation Without End
This art work is located in the Royal Botanic Gardens between Macquarie Street, the Cahill Expressway and the Northern Depot Gate. “Memory Is Creation Without End” by Kimio Tsuchiya was created in 2000 and installed as part of the City of Sydney's Sculpture Walk program. It features sandstone blocks which are relics of demolished buildings symbolising the circular connection of past, present, and future. This perspective shows the proximity of office buildings in the central business district to the botanic gardens.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Pyramid Glasshouse
The Sydney Tropical Centre in the Royal Botanic Gardens, comprises of this Pyramid glasshouse and the Arc Glasshouse. The Deutshe Bank Place building is the skyscraper that rises in the background.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Arc Glasshouse
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Wurrungwuri
A view of the “Wurrungwuri” sculpture in the Royal Botanic Gardens, looking towards Farm Cove on Sydney Harbour and a sky filled with clouds above.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Wurrungwuri
“Wurrungwuri” is a sculpture created by Chris Booth at the Royal Botanic Gardens and unveiled in 2011. The Aboriginal name, Wurrungwuri, means “this side - on this side of the water”. The sculpture consists of two parts. This part is built from 16,000 threaded quartz pebbles, in the pattern of a rare Aboriginal Shield, the "Sydney Shield", after gaining permission from Allen Madden on behalf of the Cadigal people. The Johnson Estate Sculpture was a gift to Sydney by a keen art lover, who committed the bulk of his estate for a sculpture overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Wurrungwuri
“Wurrungwuri” is a sculpture created by Chris Booth at the Royal Botanic Gardens and unveiled in 2011. The Aboriginal name, Wurrungwuri, means “this side - on this side of the water”. The sculpture consists of two parts. This part is a wave-like sandstone form which appears to emerge from the bedrock below Government House to cascade down the lawn towards Sydney Harbour. It is an evolving piece of art where native flora and fauna can make it their home, while it pays deep respect to the Cadigal, the traditional Aboriginal custodians. The Johnson Estate Sculpture was a gift to Sydney by a keen art lover, who committed the bulk of his estate for a sculpture overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Vista Pavilion
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Sunday, September 4, 2011
Government House, The Lodge
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Government House
Government House is located alongside the Royal Botanic Gardens, overlooking Sydney Harbour. It was formerly the official residence, and remains the official reception space, of the Governor of New South Wales. It was designed by Edward Blore, in the Gothic revival architectural style. Building commenced in 1837 with Governor George Gipps becoming the first resident in 1845. It is now managed by the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales as a museum. A view in the opposite direction can be seen here.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Botanic Gardens, bridge
This wooden lattice footbridge over the Twin Ponds is one of many throughout the Royal Botanic Gardens. The water hen was contemplating going down the ramp into the pond.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Botanic Gardens, Conservatorium Gate
A brilliant blue winter's sky above the Conservatorium Gate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, close to Macquarie Street and beside the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. The surrounding bushes in bloom are adding a bit of colour at this time of year.
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