It's been a very wet weekend here in Sydney which I've quite enjoyed. Apparently, for the first time in 11 years one of the worst droughts in my state's (New South Wales) history has finally broken much to everyone's relief.
So, I'm very glad I have some shadowy shots to hand because I certainly couldn't take a shadowy shot to save myself today! This is a shot of the spectacular bank of Clivia that was blooming in the Botanics not so long ago.
Clivia is a South African flower that was named after Lady Charlotte Florentina Clive, The Duchess of Northumberland who was the granddaughter of Robert Clive also known as Clive of India.
Shadow Shot Sunday, by the way, is a highly addictive meme that was thought up by top Brisbane photographer Tracy of Hey Harriet. If you'd like to see more photographs from all over you can go here! If you'd like to participate you can go here!
Happy Sunday everyone and all the best for the week ahead!
Gorgeous shadow shot, Sam! The colors are exquisite! Hope your weekend is going well, glad you got some much needed rain!
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | October 24, 2010 at 11:19 AM
so so so beautiful. xo
Posted by: Kathleen | October 24, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Happily, your drought is gone - I couldn't imagine years of drought as in Oz. The reservoirs and aquifers are full of water, and that is good. For us up North, I hope for a winter full of snow to melt and turn into water for flowers into the Spring...
The flowers are beautiful with their yellow and orange hues. Not a flower we will see up here. Enjoy your week!
Posted by: Ralph | October 24, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Beautiful photo of those flowers Sam! I like that you included their history!
Hey I didn't realise that you guys have been experiencing drought. Our drought in Qld ended a while back now and it was so good to be able to take long showers again! (Not that I do that often because it's still important to be water wise...but sometimes...in winter...long showers are needed).
Well, enjoy your rain! We've had enough rain here in Brissy lately so please keep the wet weather in Sydney for as long as you like :)
Hope you have an awesome week ahead Sam!
Posted by: Tracy | October 24, 2010 at 05:47 PM