I went out at lunchtime today to the James and Ethel Gray Park close to Melrose Arch. It was a scouting expedition for a new park to use as a photo venue. My photos from my excursion are a mish-mash of styles today, and I only used my 50mm f1.8 lens. This time, even though I could seriously have done with a macro lens, I’m quite pleased with the results especially the more arty photos that the lens allowed me to take.
And how awesome is the first one, considering I wasn’t using a zoom lens. This dragonfly perched on the flower for ages quite still while I got my shot!



And lastly, the view of part of the city of Johannesburg from the top of the hill

And I’ve only realised now, after doing some research on the park, that there’s a memorial somewhere in it… it must be amongst the trees at the bottom of the hill somewhere. Think I’ll have to go back again some day.
See the full set of 2010 photo-a-day photos on my Project 365 Flickr Set.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! that dragonfly shot is *ah-may-zzzing!!!*
It looks fabulous! Thats some view!
Stunning photos Jeanette, different from your usual but very much the same professional quality. I love the textures of the trees bark and the dof of the insect and flowers.
Wow – lovely! The dragonfly is gorgeous! But think before you go anywhere .. and NEVER alone!!! Your angels were with you – please don’t do it again!
Beautiful pictures – and love the dragonfly!
Stunning! My two favourite? Jozi skyline and the dragonfly! Well done!
Absolutly stunning work.
I really like the texture of the bark, works well in black and white.
In the couple of times I have been to Johannesburg I haven’t yet had the opportunity or the location to take a nice skyline pic of the city. This looks like a good spot.
Love love love the 1st one! Very impressive Jeanette. I also really like the rest especially the grass one ~ the affect you using is really nice.
I opened up your blog and the photo of the dragonfly literally took my breath away! I also love the 2nd last shot of the flower.
The dragonfly is just stunning… and you live in such a beautiful place. Would love to visit that area sometime. Now you got me thinking….
that dragonfly is amazing!
Excellent shots Jeanette!!
What fabulous pictures you have Jeannette.
Would you recommend it as a Weddings Photo Park ?
Where do cars park on Scott Street ?
Thank you for discovering this GEM.