
Autumn scene at Wahroonga
Autumn today, Wednesday 13th May 2020, at Wahroonga, in the northern suburbs (North Shore) of Sydney. Photographed in Wahroonga Park, with my Samsung Galaxy S20+, wide-angle lens.

Brilliant yellow Rose with morning dew
A woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae. There are over three hundred species and thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing, or trailing, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses. 45394

Lovely morning dew on pretty Rose
A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae. There are over three hundred species and thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing, or trailing, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses. 45466

Lovely Rose bud with morning dew
A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae. There are over three hundred species and thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing, or trailing, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses. 45340

Striking Rose bud unravelling
A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae. There are over three hundred species and thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing, or trailing, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses. 45454

Hybrid pink camellia japonica
A hybrid pink camellia japonica in a garden along Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga, in northern Sydney. Photographed today, Friday 10th July, 2020, with a Samsumg Galaxy S20+ mobile phone camera.
After going to the awesome Piccolo Cafe in Redleaf Avenue for a mega flat-white coffee, I was returning to the car on Woodville Avenue, when I discovered a vast garden filled with a magical forest of flowering hybrid and other camellias.
The camellias - both pink and white - were huge trees. There was also a red camellia but it was a japonica. These camellias were possibly planted in the mid 20th century. The camellia petals formed a bright pink and white carpet on the ground.
Being mid winter at the moment, the camellias around Sydney have gone berserk with vivid colour and dense flowering.
Processed here, at Rouse Hill Town Centre, north-western Sydney, in Snapseed and Photo Editor, on the Samsung Galaxy mobile phone. Cheers!!

The village of Sydney
The small village of Sydney seen in the distance, across the harbour from Cremorne Point.
Photographed today, Sunday 28th February, 2021 - the last day of summer!!!
Thank goodness the wicked heat will soon come to an end.
I can't wait for winter - cool, sunny, and inviting days once again. Around 18 degrees celsius - perfect.
Today I parked the car at Wahroonga and then caught the train to Milson's Point. After coffee and a toasted smoked ham and swiss cheese sandwich on rye at the funky Fitzroy Cafe, I then embarked on a 12km walk around the harbour via Kirribilli, Neutral Bay, Cremorne Point, Mosman Bay and Sirius Cove - and then caught the ferry - the Borrowdale - to the city (Circular Quay) from Mosman Bay Wharf.
Then a train from Circular Quay to Wynyard, and then a train back across the bridge, and up along the North Shore line to Wahroonga.
Simples!!
My Samsung Galaxy S20+ mobile phone camera.
Wide angle lens.
(I nearly brought the Canon but it was stupidly hot - thank goodness summer is going...)
Processed in:
Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.

Symmetry
A very symmetrically designed house and garden discovered today along Chilton Parade at Wahroonga, in northern Sydney. I noticed this house during my afternoon "power walk" through the streets of Hornsby, Wahroonga and Turramurra. The owner, who remarkably comes from "upstate New York" (not sure exactly what that means - I suppose it might be better than "downstate", but I am not certain) was delighted to have her garden photographed in the late afternoon on Thursday, 8th October, 2020.
My Canon 5D Mk IV, with the Canon 24-105mm lens.

The heart of Wahroonga
A house on the corner of Stuart and Cleveland Streets in Wahroonga, northern Sydney.
One of the many stately homes and manicured gardens that I encounter on my walks around Wahroonga, Warrawee and Turramurra. This area of Sydney reminds me so much of Pasadena in Los Angeles where we would walk during our four year's of work in California.
Photographed from the top of the driveway with the permission of the owner who was out in the garden and so keen to show me his amazing array of hydrangeas.
The name of this suburb: 'Wahroonga' means "our home" in the local 'Kuringgai' aboriginal language. The local shire council is called the Ku-ring-gai Council, taking its name from the local aboriginal tribe.
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, with the Canon 24-105mm lens.

Warrawee
A Federation house, circa 1916, with a slate roof.
Discovered today along Pibrac Avenue, Warrawee, in Sydney.
Friday, 20th November, 2020.
Warrawee is a suburb of situated between Wahroonga and Turramurra, on the upper North Shore of Sydney. The name 'Warrawee' is believed to have come from an Aboriginal word meaning 'rest a while, stop here or to stand'. The suburb has a great deal of architectural history, with a number of houses designed by prominent architects. The earliest significant homes were Pibrac (1888), Cheddington (1890) and Wirepe (1893).
Anyway, I was there this morning for my first "walk" with the Turramurra walking group (a Heart Foundation walking group), followed by superb coffee from the very funky Kipling's Garage Bar Cafe, at Turramurra. This is an old motor mechanic's garage that has been converted into a cafe!!
And next week I am venturing aboard a walking group in Killara. So I will need to locate the East Killara shops, being the starting point.
And I also belong to the Wahroonga walking group which starts at the cool 'Patina Cafe'.
Working from home does have its advantages in terms of time flexibility. But who knows when we will all be ordered back to the office!!
My Samsung Galaxy S20+ mobile phone camera.
Processed in 'Snapseed'.

Stormy mansion
The 'Craignairn' mansion, circa 1895, photographed in the late afternoon at 37 Burns Road at Wahroonga, in northern Sydney, on 8th October, 2020.
The mansion is 'circa 1895', though some sources say 1905-1907. It was, in any event, re-built to its original specifications following a fire in 1937.
It was built for a Sydney businessman of the time, Walter Strang. It was designed by renowned Sydney architect, Howard Joseland (1860-1930). See:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Joseland
Howard Joseland, the architect, was born in 1860 at Claines, Worcestershire, England, and came to Australia in 1888.
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, with the Canon 24-105mm lens

Variegated pelargonium at Wahroonga
Pelargonium photographed along Redleaf Avenue, Wahroonga, in the northern suburbs (North Shore) of Sydney, today, Wednesday 13th May, 2020. Samsung Galaxy S20+ mobile phone camera.

Waterproof
'Mr Lincoln' photographed after one of Sydney's famed thunderstorms had lashed across the upper North Shore, with wind, rain and hail. The storm created havoc in the rose gardens at Wahroonga, in northern Sydney.
But for 'Mr Lincoln' - no problem. One of the most waterproof roses in the business - since 1964.
Photographed at Wahroonga Park Rose Gardens, in northern Sydney, late on Friday afternoon 13th November, 2020, after the storm had abated.
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, with the Canon f 2.8. L 100mm macro lens.
'Mr. Lincoln', is a dark red hybrid tea rose cultivar. Bred in America by Herbert Swim and Weeks Rose Growers in 1964, The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1965.
It is, in my humble view, the best and most fragrant hybrid tea rose in the world.

Lovely morning dew on Rose bud
A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae. There are over three hundred species and thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing, or trailing, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses. 45475

North Wahroonga
FujiFilm Finepix XT-1 with 10-24mm f/4 lens, kindly loaned by FujiFilm Australia. Still footage for a possible documentary working title "Ideals for Living".

North Wahroonga
FujiFilm Finepix XT-1 with 10-24mm f/4 lens, kindly loaned by FujiFilm Australia. Still footage for a possible documentary working title "Ideals for Living".

Autumn leaves on Wahroonga Avenue
Autumn leaves on Wahroonga Avenue today, Wednesday 13th May 2020. Photographed near the corner of Braeside Street and Wahroonga Avenue, Wahroonga (North Shore, Sydney). Samsung Galaxy S20+ mobile phone camera, wide angle lens.

A rose for Amelia
Amelia, my older daughter, turns 16 today.
This is 'Blue Moon', one of her favourite roses.
Roxborough Park Rose Gardens at Castle Hill.
Hills District, Sydney.
16 years ago. 3.00am.
'The San' hospital
Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga
Northern Sydney
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, with the Canon f/2.8L 100mm macro lens
With a soft focus - to reflect Amelia's gentle nature.

North Wahroonga
FujiFilm Finepix XT-1 with 10-24mm f/4 lens, kindly loaned by FujiFilm Australia. Still footage for a possible documentary working title "Ideals for Living".

North Wahroonga
FujiFilm Finepix XT-1 with 10-24mm f/4 lens, kindly loaned by FujiFilm Australia. Still footage for a possible documentary working title "Ideals for Living".

North Wahroonga
Yet another day in this long, cold, wet winter that has leaked over into spring. Our lovely brush turkeys are looking cold and bedraggled, just like us.
Photographed with the Panasonic GH4, Panasonic Leica Nocticron f/1.2 lens and raw file processed through DxO Optics Pro and DxO FilmPack.
Thanks to Apple Australia, Adobe Australia, DxO, Panasonic Australia and their marketing and PR staff and agencies.

North Wahroonga
Our favourite worm catcher. Pity the State Premier isn't around.

The Cottage
This is a little cottage I discovered during my many walks around the suburbs of northern Sydney.
This cottage is No.40 Burns Road, Wahroonga, a little backwater pocket of humble cottages. Circa 1898.
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, with the Canon 24-105mm lens.
Processed in:
Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.
A 'Smooth Chestnut' filter from the Flickr Photo Editor.

a bike obstacle to deal with.
at the North Wahroonga MTB park

'Kumdihar' - 1898
This is 'Kumdihar', a Federation house built in 1898.
Located at 62 Braeside Street, Wahroonga, in northern Sydney.
For a full tour of the house, including its many heritage-listed rooms, see:
www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-wahroonga-1...
Click on the '15+' box - to see the 15 images of 'Kumdihar'.
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, with the Canon 24-105mm lens