A photography mate
asked me to join her for a sunrise photography shoot in Melton Botanic Gardens.
“Melton?” I say.
“Yeah, have you been?” she asked.
“Didn’t even know they had a bot gardens”, I admitted, and secretly thought I probably wouldn’t have gone out of my way to check them out even if I had known. I’m not even from here and I know Melton doesn’t have the best reputation.
I’m not a morning person so dragging myself out of bed at 4.30am to get there for sunrise was quite a commitment.
My mate was a bit worried I’d be disappointed. Especially as the sun decided to do a no-show and we were wandering around for the first hour in dull, gloomy, low light.
But…
I was like a kid in a lolly shop
It’s bloody great. I was in my happy place, bouncing from banksias to kangaroo paws to flowering gums and back again.
I’d even get out of bed early again to attempt another sunrise and get some better light.
If you’re anywhere near the area I’d highly recommend checking it out. Heck, even if you’re not anywhere near there, tt’s worth a drive to check it out. Plenty of birds for those so inclined, a lake, a playground for the kids, BBQs, plant nursery, guided tours and more.
And it’s run by volunteers. Hats off to them for the great job they’re doing.
I pretty much just concentrated on the flowers so you don’t get much of a sense of the place and space. You’ll have to check that out for yourself. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
PS. Imagine what it would be like with a bit of early morning sunlight to work with! I can’t wait to go back.
