These photos are from the Tudor Garden found at Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand. This garden features mythical beasts holding shields and flags sitting atop green and white striped poles amidst a knot garden. Each of the flags features a Tudor rose, while each shield bears the coat of arms associated with the historical figure represented by the mythical beast holding it. The unicorn represents Mary, Queen of Scots; the dragon represents Queen Elizabeth I; the character of Bottom from A Midsummer Night’s Dream represents William Shakespeare; and the sea serpent represents Sir Walter Raleigh.

I shot four rolls of film this day and wished I had brought more film with me, but I didn’t know what to expect when Sarah and I visited the gardens. One day, when I visit the gardens again, I will be armed to the teeth with film, cameras and lenses!