I have a new toy; a new Canon digital SLR. I was itching to use it and to have a play, so I decided to go to the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, which has fast become my favourite place in this city.
This hidden treasure is just outside the confines of the city centre and is a beautiful place. Walking among the flowers and different gardens you would never guess that you were in Birmingham.
It has somewhat a Central Park feel to it, but it is only a fraction of the size and it's also not free. But it is the closest thing we have to it and it does remind me of my time in NYC. I think I will be a frequent visitor.
It has somewhat a Central Park feel to it, but it is only a fraction of the size and it's also not free. But it is the closest thing we have to it and it does remind me of my time in NYC. I think I will be a frequent visitor.
The gardens are quite British. Full of roses and wild flowers that you see in the British countryside.
There are also lots of animals. They had a Butterfly exhibition, which was nearing it's end. There weren't many Butterflies fluttering around. Sadly many had died. But I did manage to get a few snaps.
In addition they had a bird sanctuary, where I got greeted by several parrots, and my favourite was this Tom Cat; sweeping the benches and rummaging around to see what was left by the visitors of the Gardens.
There are also lots of animals. They had a Butterfly exhibition, which was nearing it's end. There weren't many Butterflies fluttering around. Sadly many had died. But I did manage to get a few snaps.
In addition they had a bird sanctuary, where I got greeted by several parrots, and my favourite was this Tom Cat; sweeping the benches and rummaging around to see what was left by the visitors of the Gardens.
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