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Cliff Grounds I


Cliff Grounds I
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Copyright: David Gumprich (Refugee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3552 W: 423 N: 7024] (25532)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-07
Categories: Nature
Camera: Olympus C-760 UZ
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-08-19 15:59
Viewed: 649
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Twenty five minutes after taking Gorge View I arrive at Cliff Grounds. A slight change of scenery after looking at slowly moving waters and dolomite cliffs. Although I had previously visited this area I had not been to the Cliff Grounds picnic area. More shots of this delightful garden will follow.

The gardens were designed in the style popular in Victorian England at the time. It is also a collector’s garden, with trees and other plants from all over the world planted there. The European settlers still had nostalgic yearnings for the gardens of their homeland, and is the reason why in the 1890’s they tried to recreate the places that were familiar to them, including the decorative peacocks that were introduced and that still roam the grounds along with the native wallabies that can be seen grazing on the lawns alongside them.

The picnic grounds are enclosed by giant exotic trees like the magnificent Californian Redwood Sequoia sempervirens as well as an array of elms, ashes and a large European Lime Tilia x europaea.

Being only a short stroll from the city centre makes it easily accessible, and is the reason why the people of Launceston and visitors have continually used the location since it was built late last century.

http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s1196566.htm

Tech Talk:
Date/time original 7/08/2006 9:47:45 AM
Exposure time 1/100 s
F-number f/4
ISO speed ratings 64
Focal length 9.4 mm

PP Work...altered contrasts, cropped, framed and sharpened.

Good intentions are like seed pods that blow away in the wind, but good acts are like the seed planted in fertile soil.
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Hi David,
it's a beautiful place with a peaceful atmosphere. Just right to sit down and relax, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-08-19 16:19]

Hello David,
very 'inviting' picture, the bench in the BG must be a wonderful spot to get a great view. Very well captured scenery with a excellent POV.
Have a great week..Sky

It is nice to know at least some people have kept their natural reserves close to where people can make use of them without having to travel. Thank you David
Diane

Lovely big old trees. Nice light and shadows. Stunning atmosphere. A place for the fairies to play.

Great Dave. Good place to go to , this Cliff Grounds picnic area. You controlled the lights in here very well. Lovely fresh shot and ( as always) a strong note! TFS and a good Sunday my frioend.. its 1.30 here and I am going to dreamland
John

Hi David, any chance we can reserve a place for a nice luncheon there? :) Good pic and I love those big trees.

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  • lucbus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2108 W: 92 N: 1851] (10261)
  • [2006-08-20 0:59]

Hi David,
What a great light I like it a lot, it so beautiful and increase the details of the trees and branches. Very well done.
Luc

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3303 W: 787 N: 4419] (19882)
  • [2006-08-20 0:59]

Hi David,
A beautiful place to begin a beautiful history. I hesitate between a tale for child or a thriller for adult. Environment stimulates much imagination here:)(your note gives many elements which could be introduced there)
Great colors and details. The shades and the light are well balanced. Bravo! Annie

what a beautiful place, feel like taking the blanker out, a nice thick book to use as a pillow and having a nice old snooze.

Thanx for the comments on JUMP

jaco

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3265 W: 267 N: 7730] (32966)
  • [2006-08-20 3:46]

Nice composition David, so natural and welcoming. I enjoy looking at the wrinkly branches of the tree on the right. Nothing straight growing at all. Good one,
Janice

Hi David,
Very beautiful composition and colours.
Best Regards,
Deniz.

Good Morning David,
What a beautiful photo, I would love to sit there and enjoy the peacefullness myself..TFS
Donna :o)

hello david!
wonderful photo with great colors.
excellent!
TFS
zoran

points tomorrow

Hello David, This is a nice view on the park and the tree at the right has nice curved branches spreading all over the pic.

Nice elongated shadows. Love to see the greenery.

Well done. Yan :)

p.s. thx so much for the review on "Bog in Gatineau Park".

Hello David

Superb as usual my friend
The sharpness is truly amazing I can almost count every branch and twigs on the trees the detail is fantastic.

Thanks for sharing these beauties

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  • Josine Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 922 W: 21 N: 652] (4069)
  • [2006-08-20 13:13]

Great shot David, beautiful colours.Bye bye
Josine

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1303 W: 96 N: 1021] (8468)
  • [2006-08-20 18:25]

Hi David, Another good capture from Tasmania. I linked from another photo and thought this may have been from UK before reading the details. The branches and twigs came up very clear and are good to see. Great cropping. Murray.

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