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Floriade 2007, Canberra
Our holiday in Canberra
September 2007
As far as I could tell, most of the flowers on display in this year’s Floriade festival in Canberra were tulips and daffodils. There was a generous sprinkling of other flowers too, including plenty of pansies, one of my favourites. My mother used to grow these in twin [...]

Floriade 2007, Canberra
Our holiday in Canberra
September 2007
I must admit that poppies are not my favourite flower. But when I saw the results of the few photos taken at this year’s Floriade festival in Canberra, I have had to change my mind. They are quite photographic after all. Initially I took these photos to appease my [...]

Floriade 2007, Canberra
Our holiday in Canberra
September 2007
These photos were taken during our visit to Floriade in Canberra in September 2007. Floriade is a month flower festival in the capital city of Australia. Tens of thousands of flowering plants, mostly bulbs, adorn the gardens near the city. Entrance to the displays is free and well worth [...]

Floriade 2007, Canberra
Our holiday in Canberra
September 2007
How about these two shots of bright red tulips?
I think that the brilliant colours available in some of the flowers these days are stunningly vibrant. Taking the shots up close in good lighting conditions also helps.
Floriade 2007, Canberra
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Floriade 2007, Canberra
Our holiday in Canberra
September 2007
Many of the displays of blooms at Floriade in Canberra earlier this year consisted of tulips and daffodils. One area, however, was dedicated to beautiful irises of different colours. The photos on this page are representative of those on display.
Floriade 2007, Canberra
To get a better view of the flowers, [...]