Echinacea Paradoxa

This Yellow Echinacea Paradoxa was photographed withing the grounds of "Stanley Park" in Gosport, using my 100-400mm lens at its long end with an aperture of f8 to produce the isolation of the single flower against the pink and red flowers in the background.

Stanley Park is situated off Western Way, Gomer Lane and also Stokes Bay Road. This tranquil and serene area is Gosport's largest formal park and is well know locally for its splendid floral displays. Located near to the Seafront, Stanley Park is extremely popular in the summer months where families come to picnic and spend time enjoying the sunshine.

In July of 1971, Osborn Gardens, situated within the park, was opened and named in honour of Alderman Charles Barnard Osborn who had been responsible for the design and layout of the Borough's public gardens and the provision of flower beds at roadsides and street corners. This memorial garden is an appropriate lasting tribute to the initiatives that Alderman Osborn took, providing a place for reflection, peace and relaxation.