This red bridge, tucked away amongst the trees, is in Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden, Tasmania. I learned of this garden on a TV program a few years ago and have wanted to visit ever since. However, I visited in March — early autumn in the Southern Hemisphere — and the rhododendrons were hardly at what you’d call their best. Nonetheless, the garden was delightful, and it was easy to see how stunning it would be in spring.
On the Hunt for Joy Challenge: Week 11 – Color Code
When I came across Cee’s challenge, I thought “aha, I’ll do a selection of photos of each colour in the spectrum!” Well. That little brainstorm took a lot longer than I expected and at times I didn’t feel particularly joyful. I’m still not convinced I’ve got my head around indigo vs violet! But I quite like the results.
Here we go: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. (If you’re viewing on a computer, hover your mouse and you’ll see a small caption about each photo.)
Smooth hard hat and rough rock — Coober Pedy opal mine visited from The Ghan train.
Here’s a selection of photos that contrast rough and smooth textures for Jude’s 2020 Challenge.
Samples of rock, rough on the right and polished smooth on the left — Grand Canyon.
Smooth violin (fiddle) and rough seat fabric — Grand Canyon train.
Smooth glass beads and rough sequins — New Orleans Lafeyette Cemetery.
Rough mooring lines and smooth metal winch — tall ship Tenacious.
Sydney’s Hyde Park Barracks — heritage-listed former barracks, hospital, convict accommodation, mint and courthouse — has reopened after extensive renovations and renewal. One room is set up as a dormitory with reproduction convict hammocks; audio brings alive the experience of trying to sleep in a room crowded with men talking, snoring, shouting, singing, fighting, etc.
The very rough texture of the rope used to hang the hammocks looks as if it would play havoc with soft modern hands and I hope the workers who tied those knots wore sturdy gloves!
Posted Posted as part of Jude’s 2020 Photo Challenge, specifically: Texture; and also Debbie’s One Word Sunday Challenge, specifically: Knot.
Posted as part of Wordless Wednesday
Sunrise near Burnie, Tasmania, as seen from my cabin on Queen Elizabeth. Friday 6 March 2020.
Also posted as part of “LPM Photo Adventure” sunrise/sunset.
