Pond Flax Reflections

Many New Zealand flaxes have grown from seed around the edge of the pond. They are the species Phormium Tenax, growing tall with stiff dingy green leaves.

Pond Flax Reflections

I have recently been clearing the garden behind the pond, where this winter's day photograph was taken. I have ridiculous plans to plant roses and rhododendrons - winter gardening tends to distort reality.

The Pond Paddock trees in the background have almost dropped their leaves for winter, and the gardens are starting to look empty.

The Pond and the House in Winter

Blue Pond Reflections

The day I took this photograph the air was wintry and cold, and the sky looked incredibly blue reflected in the water.