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03-JUL-2011 Dawn McKenzie-Wykes

Glass house @ the Wintergarden - Auckland.

The Wintergarden complex is situated in the Auckland Domain. It was established after World War I and is a protected heritage site.

The complex consists of:

•two display glasshouses (temperature averaging 20 degrees Celsius)
◦one containing temperate plants
◦the other containing tropical plants
•a formal courtyard with a pond in the center
•a fernery within an old quarry.
The complex is open all year round and is available for private events outside of public hours. You can take photos throughout the public areas of the wintergardens however no wedding or private photos can be taken in the display houses during public hours. Entry is free. (from Google)


...thats funny I take photos in there all the time LOL...




Inside one of the glass houses.

Canon EOS 50D ,Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/320s f/13.0 at 17.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time03-Jul-2011 13:18:07
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 50D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length17 mm
Exposure Time1/320 sec
Aperturef/13
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programshutter priority (2)
Focus Distance

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Michael J. Parkinson11-Jul-2011 02:33
This is how it is done.
Astrid Taen10-Jul-2011 04:18
Beautiful. Thanks for giving us a peek inside. Wonderfully captured.
Frank Brault08-Jul-2011 15:02
A beautiful structure and excellent point of view. Love the conversion. V
Brenda08-Jul-2011 09:38
Beautiful structures and I like how the sculpture helps keep the photo grounded. Beautiful!

And I guess since you are sharing the photos with us all, they are not private and so they are allowed!
Cindi Smith08-Jul-2011 02:51
What a gorgeous greenhouse. This is an awesome work of art! Beautiful images of it!
Guest 08-Jul-2011 02:37
Nice place, we have the same situation here, when I phoned to find out if can take pics in our hot house, no, but when I got there, I tool all I want, even in the non public side, returned there many times , never any problems.
Guest 07-Jul-2011 19:45
Very nice.
J. Scott Coile07-Jul-2011 17:25
Lots to look at in the Winter Garden!
LynnH07-Jul-2011 15:00
Both of these images are terrific!! Great powerful contrast! V
Guest 07-Jul-2011 14:13
Very beautiful place, outside and inside!! Nice exposure and perspective Dawn!!! V
Walter Otto Koenig07-Jul-2011 13:49
Really nice perspective in the top image. The statue really makes the composition work. This looks like a shooters paradise for both wide angle and macro.
Yvonne07-Jul-2011 11:33
What a magnificent looking building, thanks for showing inside as well!
Mieke WA Minkjan07-Jul-2011 09:15
lovely perspective on the orangerie and the statue
Stephanie07-Jul-2011 08:21
Free entry ~ you can't beat that! Looks like a beautiful place to while away the hours! :)
Janice Dunn07-Jul-2011 08:09
Yes, it's a very popular place to visit - and it's FREE!!!
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