Local Wildflowers in Full Bloom

This spring has seen the recapturing of a long-held passion of mine: that of local native plants. Every year at this time the bush around Perth bursts into an array of fantastic colour and the best place to observe the splendour is undoubtedly along the Darling Scarp. Some of the better vantage points include Ellis Brook Reserve (Gosnells), Darling Range Regional Park (Mills Rd, Gosnells) and Williams St (Herne Hill).

Okay so here are some of my favourites.

Rose Coneflower
Isopogon dubius

Canon A620 in macro mode, no flash, -1/3 EV.





Kangaroo Paw
Anigozanthus manglesii

Canon A620 in macro mode, no flash, -1/3 EV.


Western Australia's famous floral emblem and for good reason too.







Swan River Myrtle
Hypocalymma robusta

Canon A620 in macro mode, no flash, -2/3 EV.




Hibbertia glomerata

Canon A620 in macro mode, no flash, -1/3 EV.