Month: October 2016

953mp2016

I love gazebos and this is an especially pretty one.  The location isn’t bad either!  I was initially drawn to this spot when I noticed trees with vivid yellow leaves as I was driving past and so I had to find my way in for a closer look.  When I arrived, the gazebo and red barn were a pleasant surprise!  There is a nice butterfly garden here as well.  It was a worthwhile “Whoa, stop!” moment!

8247lg2016

One of my most favorite places in the whole world is the water lily display at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa.  I could spend DAYS there photographing the lotus and water lilies.  The flowers bloom from late May through mid-October, so if you want to see them, you are running short on time.  I think this variety is called Nymphaea Aquarius.  I love the combination of purple and sunshine yellow!  How can you not smile when you see beautiful flowers like this?

7529lg2016

I love seeing all of the water droplets on plants and flowers … and in this case the fuzzy ends of decorative grasses … after a rainstorm.  Mother Nature creates art all around us.  We just have to keep our eyes open and be looking for it!