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• Photography Tiled Columns 2018 – Garden:  Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia:  Autumn Displays photographed by Karen Robinson

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Devonshire Lane’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Honour Ave’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays Governors Road’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Taylors Road’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Mount Macedon Road’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Honour Ave’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Devonshire Lane’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Honour Ave’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Honour Ave’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Honour Ave’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Honour Ave’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Taylors Road’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

• Photography Tiled Columns 2018 – Garden:  Kyneton, Victoria – Australia:  Kyneton Botanic Garden photographed by Karen Robinson

• Photography Tiled Columns 2018 – Garden:  Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia:  Gardens of Tieve Tara photographed by Karen Robinson

• Photography Tiled Columns 2018 – Garden:  Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia: Forest Glade Gardens photographed by Karen Robinson

• Photography Tiled Columns 2018 – Garden:  Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia: Duneira Heritage Garden photographed by Karen Robinson

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Duneira Heritage Garden’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2019 Comments – A beautiful Autumn day with hubby at these magnificent gardens where tall trees are the dominating feature. Photograph featuring Maple tree shedding its lipstick red coloured Autumn leaves.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Duneira Heritage Garden’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2019 Comments – A beautiful Autumn day with hubby at these magnificent gardens where tall trees are the dominating feature. Photograph featuring tall trees shedding their leaves.

• Photography Tiled Columns 2018 – Garden:  Werribee, Victoria – Australia: Victoria State Rose Garden photographed by Karen Robinson

• Photography Tiled Columns 2018 – Garden:  Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia: Gardens of Tieve Tara photographed by Karen Robinson

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Gardens Of Tieve Tara’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018 NB. All images are protected by copyright laws. Comments – A grey, cold Autumn day spent photographing these beautiful, picturesque gardens consisting of 7.5 acres of lush grounds, a whimsical playground, lakes, geese and fountains with hubby.

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Gardens Of Tieve Tara’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018 NB. All images are protected by copyright laws. Comments – A grey, cold Autumn day spent photographing these beautiful, picturesque gardens consisting of 7.5 acres of lush grounds, a whimsical playground, lakes, geese and fountains with hubby.

• Photography Tiled Columns 2018 – Garden:  Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia: Rainy Day! photographed by Karen Robinson

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018 Comments: This Photograph was taken from the back of the Mount Macedon Hotel, looking out from the broad veranda towards the gardens. It was raining heavily which can be seen behind this very old oak tree.

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

• Photography Tiled Columns 2018 – Garden:  Greenvale, Victoria – Australia: Living Legends Homestead photographed by Karen Robinson

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Living Legends Homestead’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Living Legends Homestead’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Living Legends Homestead’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Living Legends Homestead’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Living Legends Homestead’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Living Legends Homestead’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Living Legends Homestead’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Living Legends Homestead’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 NB.

•  Photography Tiled Columns 2017 – Garden:  Olinda, Victoria – Australia: Cloudehill Gardens photographed by Karen Robinson

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

•  Photography Tiled Columns 2017 – Garden:  Brunswick, Victoria – Australia: Rippon Lea House and Gardens photographed by Karen Robinson

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring swimming pool water fountain.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring room within Mansion with doorway to Conservatory.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Rippon Lea Lookout Tower.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring very old tree surrounded by flowering bulbs.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring purple flowers called ‘Pride of Madeira’.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring garden looking over lake.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Camellia Japonica flowers in bloom.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring garden statue ‘lady holding basket’ standing amongst flowering bulbs.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring magnificent statue within the Conservatory.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring lake view from garden.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring one of the rooms in the Mansion’s original kitchens.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House & Gardens. “It is one of Australi’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more! Ref: http://www.ripponleaestate.com.au” Photograph featuring White Calla Lily.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring ferns growing within the fernery.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring white Calla Lilies.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Karen taking photos across the sweeping lawns from the Mansion’s balcony.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring lady statue in Conservatory – Black and White Photograph.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring backside of Mansion with a circular drive way in foreground.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Australian Wood Ducks feeding at lake’s edge.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring room within Mansion.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Camellia Japonica in bloom.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.comSeptember 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Statue placed at Mansion’s tiled floor balcony.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring old tree.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring front view of Mansion.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring one of the rooms in the original Mansion’s kitchens.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Pacific Black Ducks on lake.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring lady statue in Conservatory.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring front entrance to Mansion.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring hubby standing by the base of a huge Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Conservatory at side of the Mansion’s front entrance.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring one of the bathroom in the Mansion.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Karen taking photos inside of the Mansion. Also featuring stained-glass windows.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring walk-over lake bridge.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring trimmed hedges and sundial.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring staircase leading to the entrance to the Mansions original kitchens.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring garden view towards lake.

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring lake view and rock wall.

• Photography Tiled Columns 2017 – Garden:  Silvan, Victoria – Australia: Tesselaar Tulip Festival photographed by Karen Robinson

Silvan, Melbourne – Australia “Tesselaar Tulip Festival” Photographed by Karen Robinson NB Copyright Protected_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com October 07, 2017.

Silvan, Melbourne – Australia “Tesselaar Tulip Festival” Photographed by Karen Robinson NB Copyright Protected_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com October 07, 2017.

Silvan, Melbourne – Australia “Tesselaar Tulip Festival” Photographed by Karen Robinson NB Copyright Protected_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com October 07, 2017.

Silvan, Melbourne – Australia “Tesselaar Tulip Festival” Photographed by Karen Robinson NB Copyright Protected_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com October 07, 2017.