Last year they had these hanging above the path.
This year we have umbrellas.
I'm not too sure which one I prefer. I like the lanterns because they were easy to photograph, and just so very beautiful. You rounded the corner, and BAM there they were. Stunning. But I like the umbrellas too mainly because the Floriade theme this year was imagination. As we walked up the path, they felt like they were dancing above our heads. It was very Dali-esque.
What do you think?
Lovely. I personally suspect they're there to protect visitors from Bat poo ( the grey-headed flying-fox colony is directly above that area!).
ReplyDeleteI went to nightfest on Saturday and the umbrellas were light up - just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the umbrellas, they certainly do inspire flights of fantasy. I was there about 10 years ago now with a friend, I'd have to pull out my photos to work out what they had showing then, but my strongest memories are of the "steam" installations.
ReplyDeleteOh, I really like the umbrellas. Very whimsical.
ReplyDeleteThe umbrellas are fantastic at night - just like Michelle said. I felt like I was in Alice in Wonderland or something, and the Smurf couldn't get enough of them.
ReplyDeleteI like them both very much - the umbrellas are very whimsical, with a touch of Mary Poppins about them!
ReplyDeleteUmbrellas !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletei have to say the umbrellas.
ReplyDeleteI'm going against the grain - I prefer the lanterns although I'm not sure if that's because of how they look or because now I'm worried about being pooed on!! (thanks twitchy!!)
ReplyDeleteWe haven't made it to Floriade yet - planning on a trip in next week so will keep my eye out for the brolley's!
oooh they are both so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love floriade! =)
They look good. You call them Dali-esque. Melting clocks next year perhaps??
ReplyDeleteThat second picture with "flying" umbrellas - oh, it looks so amazing!
ReplyDeleteBoth are really nice I think. The umbrellas have the added bonus of providing extra shade though...
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