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Explore 3/10/09 #267
Lisette, 9 years old, in the North Carolina woods last summer, on a path. I've posted so many pictures of my puppy, Jake (my project for 52 weeks for dogs), I felt I was neglecting my beautiful Lisette. The sound of digital cameras (unless you turn the sound off, as I've learned to do with her) sends her hiding under tables, or running down paths-- for over an hour. She has very sensitive hearing. In this picture, she's a happy girl in the woods, on a hike with me. Her expression has a little bit of concern, because of the presence of my camera.
Poodles love hikes in the woods. They may look prissy and fancy to others, but they actually are fairly easy to keep (other than the necessity to brush and groom their hair every few weeks). After even a dirty walk in the woods, most of it brushes right out, fairly easily, even on my white dogs. Or, if paws get very muddy, a dip in a plastic container of water washes away all the dirty quickly. Just wanted to encourage anyone who might think differently of poodles to consider them as pets. My Lisette's ears are a little wild here from her hiking and playing, but a 2 minute brushing would make her ears silky again if I wanted them to look that way.
7/29/08 #1352
Ashridge Park, Hertfordshire, UK
The ancient woodlands in Ashridge Park offer spectacular walks on a November afternoon when the low sun lights up the golden hues of the autumn foliage
The park covers an area of over 2000 hectares (about 5000 acres) and spans the borders of the counties of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. It is located on a chalk ridge of the Chiltern Hills.
Ashridge offers particularly splendid autumn views through the beech trees which cover the outer slopes of the park looking towards the picturesque village of Aldbury.
LocationThe National Trust’s Ashridge Park visitors centre is located at Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LT, England, UK.
UK Map references: OSGB36 SP978125
Links: More details about Ashridge Park and Woodlands are available from the National Trust website.
© 2011 ukgardenphotos
Leonardslee Gardens: Woodland Walks
For a few weeks in May of each year, Leonardslee Gardens in West Sussex, UK, erupt into a spectacular display of the most amazing color combinations of flowering rhododendrons and azaleas. The green, wooded valley gardens then turn into a place of vibrant colors and outstanding natural beauty. Filled with the scent of the massed azalea plantings the whole area becomes a forest paradise. Visitors have often described its beauty and tranquility as being like ‘heaven on earth’.
This photograph, taken in bright sunshine, shows the breathtaking colors from huge, ancient rhododendrons lining a woodland path at Leonardslee at the height of an English spring.
For many years, tens of thousands of visitors have enjoyed the picture postcard qualities of this Grade 1 historic garden. Unfortunately, the gardens are now closed to the public as they have been sold to an international businessman.
Details: Leonardslee Gardens is a truly outstanding English landscape garden having a Grade 1 Historic Garden status (English Heritage Register). It covers about 240 acres (97 Hectares) in a wooded valley, contains seven lakes and is extensively planted with azaleas, ancient rhododendrons (some well over 100 years old), acers and camellias - all with a delightful under planting of bluebells in spring.
The great Victorian plant collector, Sir Edmund Loder (who gave his name to the large flowered and scented Loderi Rhododendron Hybrids) purchased the estate in 1889 and planted large numbers of Rhododendrons there. Sir Giles Loder later planted an extensive collection of camellias at Leonardslee. The estate remained in the hands of five generations of the Loder family until 2010 when it was sold to an international businessman. However, the Loder Rhododendron nursery was not sold and is still in business.
Location: Leonardslee Gardens, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex, England, RH13 6PP, UK. UK Map references: OSGB36 Grid ref:: TQ220259: Map tile ref: TQ22NW40
Links: A more detailed history of Leonardslee Gardens is available on Wikipedia. Leonardslee nursery is still run by Chris Loder and his website contains useful information on Rhododendron Loderi, its varieties and hybrids.
© 2011 ukgardenphotos
Another one from my photo session with model Lieke yesterday.
Model, styling, MUA: Lieke
Photography, post-processing, styling: me
© 2011 Karin E. Lips
I appreciate your comments, but no group invites or images please. Thank you!
Ben jij een model en zie jij een samenwerking met mij wel zitten? karinelips@gmail.com :)
This two-acre Wildflower Island is a native plant refuge within the 834-acre Teatown Lake Reservation at 1600 Spring Valley Rd in Ossining, NY.
Der Winter zeigt sich Ende November zum ersten Mal wieder im Haslimoos. Eine dünne Schneedecke legt sich über Wege und Bäume und bleibt nur wenige Tage bestehen.
Winter returns to Haslimoos for the first time at the end of November. A light layer of snow covers paths and trees and remains only for a few days.
Camera: Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta III (531/16)
Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 75 mm
Film: Kodak Ektar 100
Exposure: 1/100 sec and f/5.6, hand-held
Film developed and scanned by MeinFilmLab
Edited under Adobe Lightroom
Spring has brought with it a plethera of wild flowers. In this case, wild roses border a forest trail, adding a glorious colour and a beautiful aroma to every hike.
Photo taken with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 and M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 Pro handheld at 14mm.
I don't know what to do.
Je ne sais pas quoi faire.
23 Septembre 2022.
#rahan #loincloth #hiking #beyourself #earthing #forest #caveman #pagne #torsenu #notperfectbody #forestpath #foretdemormal #hikingbarefoot
A very unassuming name for a beautiful trail. This trail is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway...kinda in between Craggy garden and Mt. Mitchell state park. (Walkers Knob overlook) Happy exploring. :)
Camera: Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta III (531/16)
Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 75 mm
Film: Kodak Ektar 100
Exposure: 1/100 sec and f/5.6, hand-held
Film developed and scanned by MeinFilmLab
Edited under Adobe Lightroom
Leonardslee Gardens: Woodland Walks
For a few weeks in May of each year, Leonardslee Gardens in West Sussex, UK, erupt into a spectacular display of the most amazing color combinations of flowering rhododendrons and azaleas. The green, wooded valley gardens then turn into a place of vibrant colors and outstanding natural beauty. Filled with the scent of the massed azalea plantings the whole area becomes a forest paradise. Visitors have often described its peace and tranquility as being like ‘heaven on earth’.
This photograph shows a lakeside view with flowering azaleas and gunnera manicata.
For many years, tens of thousands of visitors have enjoyed the picture-postcard qualities of this Grade 1 historic garden. Unfortunately, the gardens are now closed to the public as they have been sold to an international businessman.
Details: Leonardslee Gardens is a truly outstanding English landscape garden having a Grade 1 Historic Garden status (English Heritage Register). It covers about 240 acres (97 Hectares) in a wooded valley, contains seven lakes and is extensively planted with azaleas, ancient rhododendrons (some well over 100 years old), acers and camellias - all with a delightful under planting of bluebells in spring.
The great Victorian plant collector, Sir Edmund Loder (who gave his name to the large flowered and scented Loderi Rhododendron Hybrids) purchased the estate in 1889 and planted large numbers of Rhododendrons there. Sir Giles Loder later planted an extensive collection of camellias at Leonardslee. The estate remained in the hands of five generations of the Loder family until 2010 when it was sold to an international businessman. However, the Loder Rhododendron nursery was not sold and is still in business.
Location: Leonardslee Gardens, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex, England, RH13 6PP, UK. UK Map references: OSGB36 Grid ref:: TQ220259: Map tile ref: TQ22NW40
Links: A more detailed history of Leonardslee Gardens is available on Wikipedia. Leonardslee nursery is still run by Chris Loder and his website contains useful information on Rhododendron Loderi, its varieties and hybrids.
© 2011 ukgardenphotos
Dolly and Lilith's Spring Flower Path Kit at April's Fameshed. Ready landscaped with pretty Cherry blossom trees, pink petunias, bunchberry, grass and rocks
Bospad op een humide dag en na een paar dagen regen/Forestpath oon a wet day and ofther a few days of rain
The Cross Country running trail in Van Cortlandt Park has been touted as a Mecca for the sport for over 100 years. The largest high school cross country meet in the country happens here in the Bronx each autumn.
Hie Shrine, a tranquil haven in Tokyo’s Akasaka district, invites visitors with its iconic red torii gates and peaceful pathways. These vibrant gates, or “torii,” mark the entrance to the sacred grounds and are traditionally seen as the boundary between the secular and the spiritual. The striking red torii of Hie Shrine creates a stunning visual contrast against the lush greenery, symbolizing purity and the divine in Shinto tradition. Flanked by banners with inscriptions in kanji, the path beneath the torii is an immersive journey that allows visitors to experience a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.
The torii gates at Hie Shrine are not only beautiful but also imbued with deep symbolism. Each gate represents a spiritual threshold, inviting those who pass through to leave behind worldly concerns and enter a place of reverence. The surrounding forested landscape further enhances the sense of calm, providing a peaceful retreat from Tokyo’s urban energy. This arrangement of gates and paths at Hie Shrine resembles the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, making it a popular spot for photography and quiet reflection.
Hie Shrine’s rich history dates back to the Edo period, and while it has been carefully preserved and restored, the architecture retains its traditional charm. This site is also known for the annual Sannō Matsuri, one of Tokyo’s three major festivals, where the torii and shrine come alive with colorful celebrations. For those exploring Tokyo, the torii path at Hie Shrine offers a serene escape and a glimpse into Japan’s Shinto heritage, making it an essential stop for both cultural and spiritual experiences.
I saw these wildflowers while walking along the Wave Hill forest path. It was the first time I ever noticed these beauties and after a short search I came up with Uvularia grandiflora.
Commonly called bellworts, bellflowers or merrybells, Uvularia is a genus of plants in the family Colchicaceae. Wiki traces the name of this lily relative back to "'the Latin ūvula meaning 'little grape,' likely because of the way the flowers hang downward.'"