Yesterday was a great day for taking a ride on the Australian National Botanic Gardens’ new Flora Explorer. It was a typical Canberra winter day – with a nip in the air, gloriously sunny, not a cloud in the sky.
Maureen Connolly was our volunteer guide and had much to tell us about the Gardens, including its new project with trees and plants from Australia’s Red Centre. This will open in late 2013, coinciding with Canberra’s Centenary celebrations.
Photos © Christine Salins.
Sounds lovely Christine. The ANBG is such a beautiful place to visit. A must go for Canberrans and visitors alike.
Hi Christine
Did you use your Cannon Power Shot to take the botanical photos? Very nice.
Barbara
Yes, Barbara, the photos were taken on my Canon PowerShot SX40, just a point and shoot but with 35x optical zoom which works a treat. You wouldn’t believe how far away that magpie was, taking a drink of water from the tap!