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SUMMARY:Graham Gall ‘Flora in focus: the Art of Botanic Photography’
DESCRIPTION:Graham\, an internationally awarded photographer\, will describe his artistic approach to photographing botanic subjects and will give practical insights into producing exhibition quality shots of flora and associated fauna\, from the tallest tree to the most detailed macro view of flowers\, fungi and associated pollinators. \nAbstract \n	When faced with a botanical subject that requires photographing Graham does a SWOT analysis. This may be very quick if it’s small and involves fauna as well; a bird on a banksia flower requires immediate assessment and quick reaction. However\, it will take some time if it’s a very large tree or landscape; and often do a recce first and a shoot another day. If a client is involved\, as is the case with Commissions\, then consultation on the choices is necessary. \nIn this presentation Graham will discuss what his SWOT involves and then the artistic choices that emanate from that analysis. From there he needs to choose the appropriate lens to achieve his creative choice. The shoot itself is quite technical and really is mostly of interest to keen photographers. For macro photography different techniques are involved and he will discuss my approaches here as well; including intimate extreme closeups of a flower and how to capture pollinators at work. Graham will briefly touch on the gear he uses and how with all his work he approaches minimalist post-processing. \nBiography  \n	Graham Gall is an internationally awarded photographer based in Canberra. While he shoots a wide variety of genre his passion is Australian flora and fauna. Graham is a Birdlife Photography Australia Gold medallist\, is widely published and is regularly commissioned for themed shoots for Exhibitions. \nGraham was commissioned in 2021 and 2023 to shoot and produce multiple frames for two Tree Week Solo Exhibitions for the ACT Tree Network. His clients ranged across Federal\, State and Local Government Estates and included both native and exotic species. In 2023 the exhibition featured wildlife and trees thereby combining both his passions. When asked ‘why Graham?’ his Tree Network Clients quickly answer not only does Graham bring great artistic photography skills\, his background in horticulture\, work as a Park Ranger and past Australian Open Garden Scheme participant means he understands the ‘tree tribe’ intimately. Graham has been engaged locally to run nature photography workshops and is in demand as a speaker. He is also a Committee member of the ANBG Photographic Group and lead Judge for the 2024 Schools Photographic Competition. \nGraham has a large social media following on Instagram and Facebook – @gallpix. Continuous improvement is his professional goal and continuing to exhibit\, teach and sell his work his every day focus. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CTFXA \nBooking\n	Lunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and we thank all those who have donated.  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, talks are held in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; talks may be booked out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CTFXA \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/graham-gall-flora-in-focus-the-art-of-botanic-photography/
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SUMMARY:Growing Friends Spring 2024 Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Growing Friends will hold their Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday 12 October in the car park between the Banksia Centre and the Crosbie Morrison Building.  While a little later than last year\, this still allows sufficient time for plants to be established before the challenges of summer. \nThe sale will run from 9:00-11:00 (unless sold out earlier). As regular attendees know\, demand is high and stock moves very quickly. \nA full list of the plants and their descriptions (PDF\, 516 KB) is now available. \nThe sale includes a variety of groundcovers and small and large shrubs suited to the Canberra climate as well as some species better suited to the South Coast of NSW. \nThere will be: \n\na good selection of banksias\, including Banksia ericifolia “Red Clusters” which has long red flower spikes in autumn and winter and is a good screening plant;\nnumerous pots of the beautiful\, structural grass tree Xanthorrhea johnsonii with its 1.8 metre flower stalk; and\nmany varieties of correas\, grevilleas\, leptospermums\, myoporums\, prostantheras and thryptomenes\, including species endemic to the ACT. These plants will add interest to gardens year-round as well as providing floral resources for pollinators.\n\nAll plants for sale are propagated by the Growing Friends from cuttings or seeds sourced from the Australian National Botanic Gardens with the support of ANBG staff. Plants will only cost $6 each with payment by card. Proceeds from sales go to support the Gardens via the Friends of the ANBG. \nProspective buyers are encouraged to socially distance and bring their own carry bags and boxes.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/growing-friends-spring-2024-native-plant-sale/
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SUMMARY:53rd Black Mountain Spring Wildflower Ramble (FULLY BOOKED)
DESCRIPTION:Our very popular Annual Spring Wildflower Ramble celebrates the spring flowering on beautiful Black Mountain with a social ramble for wildflower lovers in the tradition established by Nancy Burbidge\, continued by George Chippendale\, and then Jean Geue. \nDiscover the surprising diversity of tiny orchids\, bush peas\, wattles and billy buttons on easy bush tracks with experienced guides and good company. All springs are not the same. The pattern remains but timing and abundance vary with the weather; after the rain we have had this year we are anticipating a special display of flowers. \nFriends of Black Mountain welcomes everyone\, be they experts or those who have never slowed down to see the somewhat cryptic diversity. We plan several guides\, with helpers\, who will take different directions. \nPlease allow time to park and walk to the meeting point.  \nThere will be some books for sale\, including Black Mountain a natural history of a Canberra icon by Ian Fraser and Rosemary Purdie. \nMeet at Belconnen Way entry just before Caswell Drive turnoff – watch for balloons or banners \nBYO morning tea\, water\, hat\, sunblock and stout shoes. \nDonation (suggested donation is $5 \nFULLY BOOKED
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/53rd-black-mountain-spring-wildflower-ramble-fully-booked/
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SUMMARY:Walcott Gardens visit
DESCRIPTION:The Walcotts will provide a guided walk for Friends through the native garden that they established after settling in Canberra.  \nNumbers are limited to 20 per session\, so bookings are required. Please choose the appropriate date at https://www.trybooking.com/CVMYI \nEntry is $5 with proceeds to Friends of ANBG. \nCoffee\, tea and nibbles will be provided by Friends. \nAddress: 10 Wickham Crescent\, Red Hill.  Parking is along Wickham Crescent and Vancouver Street.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/walcott-gardens-visit/
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