The Queen of Sheba

With a trip title of the Queen of Sheba, it had to be a good trip. And it was. I wonder how many people rejected the trip on the basis that the Stirlings in early September would be wet, cold and miserable?? Well it was warm ,sunny and fantastic. We saw a total of 31 species of orchids, including the Queen of Sheba, that elusive orchid we’ve been searching for for years. [Read more]

Digital Photography Workshop at Dwellingup

The wet weather we encountered on our photographic trip to Dwellingup didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the potential professional photographers who spent 3 days exploring how to better use their digital cameras. Under the careful guidance of Karen Castle, we gradually expanded the capability of our cameras. Banksia Springs was a great venue- a very comfortable lodge and very photogenic surroundings. [Read more]