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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.
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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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Wow! These photos are amazing Julie! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTotally amazing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic... taken to a new level Julie!
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of these pictures Julie! They are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThere are not words good enough to describe the beauty of these photographs..
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The third one might as well be an oil painting. All so gorgeous - you always share the most wonderful reflection shots!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous reflections Julie.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend.
Glorious lily shots and a beautifully descriptive account of your experience.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful water lilies and reflections!
ReplyDeleteYou've composed a very pleasing symphony with this post, Julie. Magnificent images, extraordinary composition and light.
ReplyDeletetotal perfection!
ReplyDeletethe lily ... what a beautiful response to beautiful music!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, but I can't see the mozzies.
ReplyDelete... umm ... the pond was full of ... umm ... frogs ... like ...
ReplyDeletewow! really beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteFROGS!!! 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.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, beautifully reflected.
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Julie, these rock! The reflection in the second shot is phenomenal.
ReplyDeleteUnbeliebably breathtaking!! I just love these - they give such a feeling of peace.
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What perfect reflections and lighting!
ReplyDeleteexquisite, where in Sydney does such a place exist...i know of no lily pond, maybe central park.
ReplyDeleteYour water lilies are very beautiful, and your description of the music as well. You haven't visited me for awhile (sniff).
ReplyDeletevery elegant pictures!
ReplyDeleteOh Julie, these are so beautiful! Perfect illustration for your description of the music too. Sounds like a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteYour eye for detail is remarkable, and these close-up reflections are a perfect example.
ReplyDeleteExceptionally elegant - I'm envious :-)
ReplyDeleteVery nice Julie, these are beautiful, they remind me "Impressionist painters".
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great stuff.
Beautiful - you caught a perfect mood!
ReplyDeleteThose photos are perfect. The flowers are absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThese are great. I like the flowers and the reflections are perfect.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my blog:) I love these shots, gorgeous flowers, I see you keep yourself busy with all your blogs, great stuff!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, I really appreciate for coming back to tell me of your URL.
ReplyDeleteAnd 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.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Julie! I'm truly amazed at the beauty of these images!
ReplyDeleteFantastic capture!Wonderful flowers.
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