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A SPLASH OF COLOUR AT THE BOTANIC GARDENS DURING STORM KATHLEEN

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6 APRIL 2024 WAS A VERY WINDY DAY

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Battling the Wind at the Botanic Gardens

Storm Kathleen’s winds were whipping through Dublin today, and even the National Botanic Gardens weren’t immune. I’d ventured out with dreams of capturing the beauty of the spring blooms – flowering trees, bushes, and shrubs in all their glory. The Botanic Gardens are renowned for their Rhododendrons, and I was particularly eager to photograph these vibrant flowers.

It should be mentioned that there is an ongoing debate surrounding Rhododendrons, especially their invasive nature in areas like Killarney National Park. Putting that aside for the moment, my main obstacle became the weather itself. The wind was fierce, making the branches and flowers dance so wildly that photographing them clearly became an almost impossible feat. The persistent rain didn’t help matters either!

Despite the challenges I am reasonably happy with the resulting images.

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