June 26th - July 28th
Lagoon Gallery
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Lagoon Street Mackay
WIRADJURI WARATAH
Creating a digitally edited image to evoke a subtle botanical feel can indeed elevate the beauty and poise of the Waratah, highlighting its status as the queen of the garden. Through careful editing techniques the image now takes on a dreamy quality that accentuates the natural elegance of the flower.
Alta Villa
Batlow NSW
HUES OF YELLOW
The fusion of vibrant yellow hues against a stormy backdrop creates a unique contrast, like the clash of sunshine against the darkness of a passing storm. It's nature's artwork—a symbol of resilience and beauty amidst turbulent moments.
Bowral Tulip Festival
Southern Highlands
NSW
PASSIONATE PEONY
Each petal seems to unfurl with grace, showcasing a spectrum of pink tones that have been enhanced to captivate its elegance. Their extravagant beauty is a marvel to behold, almost as if they carry the essence of elegance and grace in every delicate layer.
Alta Villa
Batlow NSW
DIGNITY IN DECAY
A digitally manipulated leaf creates a captivating visual narrative. Despite the natural process of decay, the leaf defiantly radiates hues, perhaps as a testament to the beauty and resilience found even in the most unexpected places. The cycle of life, showing that even in the face of decline, there's still an undeniable vibrancy and beauty that perseveres.
Broken River
Eungella
TROPICAL FEELS
Removing the background to highlight the Frangipani and enhancing its yellow, cream and green tones has elevated it onto another level. By isolating the flower and accentuating its natural colours, have allowed its beauty to shine without distractions, making it the focal point of of the photograph.
Mackay QLD
RAMBLING ROSE
The contrast between the soft yellows of the rose and the cool, muted tones of green and grey creates a harmonious composition that accentuates the flower's natural charm.
The Springs
Batlow NSW
AUTUMS HUES
The vibrant reds symbolise the energy and passion of summer, slowly giving way to the calmness and introspection of autumn. Oranges evoke feelings of warmth and comfort, reminiscent of winter fires and yellows bring to mind the fading sunlight of late summer.
Together, these warm tones create a visual symphony that captures the essence of the changing seasons.
The Springs
Batlow NSW
BUTTERFLY RANUNCULA
By showcasing the vibrant yellow stamens against the backdrop of the flower's delicate petals, I not only draw attention to its captivating beauty but also to underscore its importance in the ecosystem to attract butterflies and bees.
Bowral NSW
BROMELIAD
Indeed, the juxtaposition of pink against a grey backdrop creates a captivating contrast that accentuates the beauty of the Bromeliad flower. Against the neutral tones of grey, the vibrant pink petals of the Bromeliad stand out in bold relief, drawing the eye with their striking coloration and graceful form.
Brisbane QLD
BURNT ORANGE
Using a black background to showcase the Melaleuca has created a visual impact. Against the deep darkness, the vibrant orange and yellow tones of the Melaleuca stand out with striking intensity, commanding attention and highlighting the flower's exquisite beauty.
Botanical Garden
Mackay QLD
TULIP IN PINK
After enduring the ravages of a passing storm, a dark and storm-damaged Tulip can still radiate with beauty and resilience. The contrasting hues of crimsons and pinks, highlighted with cream and white tones, creates a captivating visual display that speaks to the Tulip's enduring charm.
Bowral Tulip Festival
Southern Highlands
NSW
BOTTLE BRUSH
Isolating the Bottlebrush against a dark backdrop indeed provides a striking contrast that amplifies the vivid red flowers and lush green leaves, showcasing its captivating form from a unique angle. Against the darkness, the vibrant colors of the Bottlebrush appear even more intense and alluring, creating a mesmerising visual impact.
Mackay QLD
TULIP IN WHITE
The stripped-away background emphasises the purity and simplicity of the flower, drawing attention to its beauty amidst the chaos of a storm.
Bowral Tulip Festival
Southern Highlands
NSW
HOT ZINNIA
Pushing the colour spectrum to its limit with the intense magenta hue of the Zinnia enhances its visual impact, making it pop even more against the dark backdrop.
Bowral NSW
This exhibition is dedicated to Enrica Vanzella, who instilled in all her grandchildren a love of gardening.
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