Acting as a buffer between performer and audience, the lily pond snuggles along the front of the sound shell at the apex of the Barrangarra amphitheatre which is the home of Four Winds. As well as an array of lilies, the pond contains frogs. Frogs which respond to Schubert's music. Searching through Frogs of Australia, I have determined that the critters in question were Eastern Common Froglets. Their presence was a delight.
The second movement, the andante, from Franz Schubert's String Quartet #13, 'the Rosamunde' was played by the Flinders Quartet with Erica Kennedy on first violin, Matthew Thompkins on second violin, Helen Ireland on viola, and Zoe Knighton on 'cello. These images of a lily opening were taken before and after the full performance by the Flinders Quartet, my favourite performance of the weekend.
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38 comments:
Wow! These photos are amazing Julie! Beautiful!
Totally amazing!
Fantastic... taken to a new level Julie!
I am in awe of these pictures Julie! They are so beautiful.
There are not words good enough to describe the beauty of these photographs..
Have a nice day.
Costas
The third one might as well be an oil painting. All so gorgeous - you always share the most wonderful reflection shots!
Gorgeous reflections Julie.
Enjoy the weekend.
Glorious lily shots and a beautifully descriptive account of your experience.
Beautiful water lilies and reflections!
You've composed a very pleasing symphony with this post, Julie. Magnificent images, extraordinary composition and light.
total perfection!
the lily ... what a beautiful response to beautiful music!
Very nice, but I can't see the mozzies.
... umm ... the pond was full of ... umm ... frogs ... like ...
wow! really beautiful photos!
FROGS!!! We just spent Easter at Tooraweenah. They have a frog plague. Dozens of them all over the place in our cabin. Especially in the loo. Pat was not over happy about them. There was lots of rain several months ago, so now you pay the price.
Beautiful shots, beautifully reflected.
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Julie, these rock! The reflection in the second shot is phenomenal.
Unbeliebably breathtaking!! I just love these - they give such a feeling of peace.
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What perfect reflections and lighting!
exquisite, where in Sydney does such a place exist...i know of no lily pond, maybe central park.
Your water lilies are very beautiful, and your description of the music as well. You haven't visited me for awhile (sniff).
very elegant pictures!
Oh Julie, these are so beautiful! Perfect illustration for your description of the music too. Sounds like a lovely weekend.
Your eye for detail is remarkable, and these close-up reflections are a perfect example.
Exceptionally elegant - I'm envious :-)
Very nice Julie, these are beautiful, they remind me "Impressionist painters".
Serge
string quartet
under the waterlilies
frog makes five
great stuff.
Beautiful - you caught a perfect mood!
Those photos are perfect. The flowers are absolutely gorgeous.
These are great. I like the flowers and the reflections are perfect.
So beautiful!
Thanks for dropping by my blog:) I love these shots, gorgeous flowers, I see you keep yourself busy with all your blogs, great stuff!
I am such a sucker for water lillies but I dont think I have ever noticed reflections (clearly not looking). This is the second time you've shown lily reflections ... I am going to look closer next time I am at a lily pond. And the way the light is falling on these flowers is just gorgeous.
Hi Julie, I really appreciate for coming back to tell me of your URL.
And I am never disappointed. These shots are just gorgeous! The reflection, the composition is superb. On the other, waterlily is the translation of my Chinese name.
Oh how glorious. Stunning photography.
Absolutely gorgeous, Julie! I'm truly amazed at the beauty of these images!
Fantastic capture!Wonderful flowers.
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