21/365 Today I went to visit Ripponlea ( http://www.ripponleaestate.com.au/ )which is a beautiful old stately home built by Australia's first minister for defense, Sir Frederick Sargood and later left to the people of Victoria by Mrs Louisa Jones who was the last private owner of the property and who fought hard to maintain the grounds when the ABC sought a compulsory acquisition order for part of the grounds. The grounds are a delight to wander and I spent around 4 hours doing so. This image was taken with my cannon G9 set to macro and held under the flower (which faced downwards). It took several attempts to get the framing the way I wanted it but I ma very pleased with the delicate and slightly soft image that has resulted. The only PP is s light crop and levels adjustment.
I also purchased a Ripplea bear to serve as a victim for some off camera work until such time as I can recruit other vicitms.
