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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
Wedged between the Hudson River and large Riverdale estates, the forest in Riverdale Park are more like Catskill hiking paths than a city park. A walk in this park is about the furthest anyone can ever get from New York City without leaving the city.
Snow‑laden trees frame a quiet forest where small streams and clearings reveal the muted geometry of winter.
The landscape blends volcanic altitude, dense silence, and the soft textures of the Sancy highlands.
Des arbres chargés de neige entourent un sous‑bois calme où ruisseaux et clairières dessinent la géométrie douce de l’hiver.
Le paysage mêle altitude volcanique, silence dense et textures feutrées des hauts plateaux du Sancy.
I don't know what to do.
Je ne sais pas quoi faire.
23 Septembre 2022.
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No Trilho dos Moinhos de Santa Isabel do Monte, na freguesia de Valdosende, concelho de Terras de Bouro, o caminho estreito atravessa um bosque húmido de encosta, onde a hera e os musgos denunciam a persistência de sombra e água ao longo do ano. Este percurso acompanha, em vários troços, as linhas de drenagem que alimentavam antigos moinhos de água de rodízio, infraestruturas fundamentais na economia rural minhota até meados do século XX. A água era desviada por pequenos açudes e conduzida por regos até ao cubo, onde ganhava pressão para mover o rodízio, uma roda hidráulica horizontal que transmitia a rotação às mós de granito usadas para moer milho e centeio. Para além do valor patrimonial, o trilho torna visíveis práticas comunitárias de gestão da água e do território, hoje reinterpretadas como turismo de natureza e educação ambiental no contexto do Parque Nacional da Peneda‑Gerês.
On the Santa Isabel do Monte Watermill Trail, in the parish of Valdosende, municipality of Terras de Bouro, the narrow path winds through a humid hillside forest, where ivy and moss reveal the presence of shade and water throughout the year. In several sections, this route follows the drainage channels that once fed old water mills with water wheels—infrastructure that was fundamental to the rural economy of Minho until the mid-20th century. The water was diverted by small weirs and channeled through ditches to the pressure chamber, where it gained pressure to turn the waterwheel—a horizontal hydraulic wheel that transmitted the rotation to the granite millstones used to grind corn and rye. Beyond its heritage value, the trail highlights community practices of water and land management, which are now reinterpreted as nature tourism and environmental education within the context of the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Von der Haslimooswiese führt der Weg in den Herbstwald. Das bunte Laub wölbt sich wie ein Dach, beim Hineingehen fühlt es sich an, als würde ich in einen natürlichen Tunnel eintreten.
From the Haslimoos meadow, the path leads into the autumn forest. The colorful leaves arch like a roof; upon entering, it feels as if I am stepping into a natural tunnel.
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.'"
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
I guess it would be in poor taste to show this to a southern Californian and claim "drought conditions" but there is usually wet black soil on this Van Cortlandt Park nature trail, with a trickle under the two planks and the skunk cabbage hugging the edges.
This is the Forest path along the trail to Elowha falls. The Woods here were so very green and lush and the Dark clouds with the threat of rain made them so much more vibrant.
Alexandra Palace
OneStep 2
Film: Polaroid Originals I-Type
Location: London
22 April 2018 (Production Date 03/18)
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.
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.
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 quiet path lined with flowering azaleas and ancient rhododendrons through shaded woodland at Leonardslee.
For many years, tens of thousands of visitors have enjoyed the ‘calendar photograph’ 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
Vigorous dandelions on a dark forest path.
Nikon D200, Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 lens, Infrared R72 filter
2010.06.13 Løvetann står livskraftig midt i en skogsvei dekket av mørk oljegrus. Stor kontrast. Opptak i infrarødt (IR) Ved Mellomåsen, Sørum kommune, Akershus. © Bjørn Rørslett-NN/Nærfoto 1.0 MB IMAGE/JPEG 13.06.10 19:14:37 GPS UTM:PM,PM25,PM2251,PM227514 [NIKON D200, 16 mm f/3.5 Fisheye-Nikkor AI]
O troço inicial do trilho pedestre que conduz à Cascata de Sotillo atravessa um denso bosque autóctone do Parque Natural do Lago de Sanabria e das serras Segundera e de Porto, na província de Zamora, comunidade autónoma de Castela e Leão. Criado em 1978, o parque protege uma paisagem moldada pelos glaciares quaternários e alberga o Lago de Sanabria, o maior lago natural de origem glaciar da Península Ibérica. A vegetação inclui bosques de carvalho-negral ou rebollo (Quercus pyrenaica), entremeados com vidoeiros, azevinhos e teixos, e extensas formações arbustivas de urzes, piornos e giestas. O solo, coberto por folhada em decomposição e ramos caídos revestidos de musgos e líquenes, evidencia a humidade característica desta área de transição entre os domínios atlântico e mediterrânico. A Cascata de Sotillo, nas proximidades de Sotillo de Sanabria, é alimentada pelo arroio Pingón, que desce da lagoa de Sotillo, e integra a Senda 6, uma rede de percursos sinalizados nas serras Segundera e de Porto.
The initial section of the hiking trail leading to the Sotillo Waterfall winds through a dense native forest in the Lake Sanabria and Segundera and Porto Mountains Natural Park, in the province of Zamora, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Established in 1978, the park protects a landscape shaped by Quaternary glaciers and is home to Lake Sanabria, the largest natural glacial lake on the Iberian Peninsula. The vegetation includes forests of black oak or rebollo (Quercus pyrenaica), interspersed with birches, holly, and yews, as well as extensive shrublands of heather, broom, and gorse. The ground, covered with decomposing leaf litter and fallen branches coated with mosses and lichens, reflects the humidity characteristic of this transitional zone between the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. The Sotillo Waterfall, near Sotillo de Sanabria, is fed by the Pingón stream, which flows down from the Sotillo lagoon, and is part of Trail 6, a network of marked trails in the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges.
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
"The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness." - John Muir
Photographed on the coastline of northern California at Half Moon Bay.
From the archives: nearby Gović forest, in April 2014., while there still were some trees left. Today, there's almost none left.
Taken with Canon 6D camera and Canon EF 28mm F2.8 lens.