This pic is from the main rose gardens at Hamilton Gardens, a nice spot for a picnic or just for the kids to run about!
This rose is gorgeous, Despite the simple flower, it arrives in masses and captures many of the best colours all in one show 
It was a bit cloudy and we just had some rain when I captured this rose, Just before it really opens up, into a large (~10cm) spread
This is one of the most intensely colored roses I have ever seen! Wow!
Here is a pretty, delicate rose. The peach colours last for ages, and all the flowers on this variant have really delicate petal structures. Stunning I say!
Christmas day went off without a hitch, which was really good. DJ was able to see all his cousins and tomorrow we will visit with the great grandparents hopefully. I’m looking forwards to seeing Mums rellies. Of course the food is great too! Hope you had some fun at the very least, and best wishes for the rest of the holiday season.
For those who had to work, well at least you were able to help make days like this possible for others, and you should be proud of this. Thank you
Anyway, be chatting again soon…
Here’s a pic I took in Rotorua, after a short spring rain. This was one of those pics that you don’t realize about until later. Took me pleasantly off guard when I downloaded it off the camera.
Brandon Checketts
Liz Quilty
