Mount Annan Botanic Garden

The Paper daisies were at their peak, I now regret not stopping to take more photos of them. After a quick stop for lunch at the cafe, and a few photos, we went back to get the car to drive around. Apparently a Spur-winged plover had decided to start nesting on the sidewalk right by Keith's car in the interim. I only wish I had more experience taking action shots as both the male and the female took turns dive-bombing Keith as he went to get in the car. They were harmless to us.. but certainly made us duck a few times! They were much more restrained once we got in the car and started to drive away. We then went on to look at the Grevilleas, and sadly the sun was totally uncooperative at that point, and started to set. The gardens are a definite must for nature lovers who visit Sydney!

said hagar1969 6 months 24 days ago

Hi Haig! Wildflowers are always favourites with me and I love this colourful display. Those Paper Daisies make wonderful subjects and you have brought out all their beauty and detail in these lovely photos. The attack by the Spur-winged Plover was certainly something unexpected and you did an amazing job of capturing that in wonderful detail. The poor bird made a bad choice of nesting spot and I fear she won't have much peace in a car park to hatch her eggs. Thankyou for sharing these wonderful images from Mt Annan.. Best wishes.. Gladys, Western Australia.

said gladysclancy 6 months 21 days ago

Hi Haig! Certainly this is a very beautiful album for our Aussie friend Keith. I'm sure that you really had a wonderful visit to this beautiufl garden. I visited this garden in a cloudy day 2 years ago, but still it was an enjoyable visit. Thank you so much for your nice visit to my album and all your nice comments. Take care, my friend. CS :)

said csfoto 6 months 20 days ago

very pretty album, nice daisies

said busterrr19_ 6 months 17 days ago

Australian Travel Bureau - should give you a special award - besides all beauties - the bird is amazing and the way you got her - what looks she gives you - and you got that in the photo - if she could have killed you right there and than - Thanks for those shots

said HopeNada 6 months 9 days ago

Hello Haig,thanks for your kind and humorous comments on my skipper and ant albums. It is so appreciated to me! I like your Sydney trip that capture many wonderful photos is so amazing ,detailed and brilliant. Hope me could visit there someday... Have a good weekend! Shang from Taiwan

said topoisomerase 6 months 9 days ago

Hi Haig! It was great to hear from you and always great to view your work. This album is suberb - your macros are stunning and the bird shots (and bees too) delightful. I hope you got your chance to dive the Great Barrier Reef while you were Down Under. Will there be underwater shots forthcoming? That is also a dream of mine to do some day. In the meantime I will make do with my upcoming trip to the Caribbean. I am eager to try my new underwater housing for my Nikon. Wish me luck! All the best, Beth

said bvillanyi 6 months 3 days ago

The most gorgeous album... full of life and beauty!!! So well done by a talented photographer!!! Denise

said frone08 5 months 28 days ago

Beautiful album. All of the pictures were amazing.

said photoprincess8029 5 months 27 days ago

Beautiful album. Enjoyed learning about new plants and animals in a very entertaining way. Sharon from Portland OR

said bbshar 5 months 23 days ago

A very beautiful album, fantastic macro shots. I've just watched it on slideshow. Thank you for sharing these lovely images. Kind regards Lyn.

said lynnie440 5 months 23 days ago

Dear Haig, this is a very beautiful album. Thank you for commenting on myfish album. Linda

said tigerlady96 5 months 22 days ago

Thank you so much for sharing this precious beauty Haig. I viewed them full screen and stopped a few times to download! Absolutely great photography. Joy, Malaysia

said bdbuddy 5 months 21 days ago

Hi Haig,congratulations for this marvellous album.Your flowers are beautiful!

said torokbel102 5 months 19 days ago