The photography club that I frequent scheduled a trip down to the Golden Valley Tree park or arboretum to photograph the autumn foliage. It is about a 2 and a half hour drive south west of Perth, so day trips are definitely possible.

The colours and the landscape through the little farming towns and valleys were breath taking….at one point it felt like we were in the Yorkshire dales! Breath taking even!

This was my second visit to the park, I had previously made the trip down in the summer and had photographed my silver birch in the bright summer sun. This time I got to see my beautiful birch in her soft pastel yellow gown…looking enchanting against the soft baby blue sky.

We took an amble around the international trees surrounding the duck pond and were mesmerised by the contrasting hues splashed about as if on Renoirs canvas. Needless to say we all got drawn into the moment, and lost in our passion of photography.

This image below, was my first of the day. This is the Swamp Cypress with her wonderful root system exposed due to the lack of water in the pond. The rich brown colours of the empty pond and roots, with the autumn yellow leaves scattered aimlessly around perfectly offset the orange glowing gown adorning this beautiful tree! Can’t wait to see you next time, when you have dancing reflections in the winter pond!

Till the next adventure!