A splendiferous day at Longwood Gardens

[Mousetoescamper]

I visited Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, PA) Wednesday and have already posted a few of the some 400 photos I took while there. Here's a collection of images that show the range of subjects I photographed. I hope viewing these will bring you some measure of peace and joy.

[cyclonefence]

1. Rich folks do know how to keep a nice yard

thanks for the beautiful photos, mousetoes.

[Mousetoescamper]

5. Just a postage stamp (1,100 acres)

Thanks and you're welcome!

[Quakerfriend]

2. -Just lovely! Thank you for always sharing your

exquisite photos!!

What are the plants that look like cactus with milkweed seeds?

[Mousetoescamper]

6. Thanks and you're welcome!

Those are balloonplants (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) which are related to the milkweeds.

[flor-de-jasmim]

3. Thank you for these!

Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous!!
Just wow! Thanks for bringing up a delightful memory - I visited Longwood Gardens in the early 60s with my great aunt. I remember being impressed with the grandeur of the place.

[Mousetoescamper]

7. Thanks and you're welcome!

Glad to bring fond memories!

[bucolic_frolic]

4. Nature is nice when you can, and have the money to, control it

One of the DuPont's wasn't it? I was there several times earlier in life. It was a really nice place. As memorable as the FDR home and estate, The Met (NYC). Thanks for the nickel tour!!

[Mousetoescamper]

8. You're welcome!

Pierre S. du Pont, who died in 1954.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. These are splendid and full of quiet ease and relaxation. Thank you, my dear Mousetoescamper!

I especially like your use of leading lines. They direct my eye to the distant views. Quite remarkable that a 2-dimensional medium can seem like a 3-dimensional creation.

Wonderful!

[Mousetoescamper]

10. Thanks and you're welcome!

The layout of the gardens is replete with leading lines. It's one of a multitude of reasons I love shooting there. Yes, sometimes there's a wondrous illusion of depth.

[tales87]

11. Spectacular

I just visited Longwood three weeks ago. Most of the flowers were gone, but the fall foliage was beginning which I enjoyed being from Florida. However, the Conservatory was breathtaking in its perfection. I was awed by the bonsai display. I always visit botanical gardens wherever I travel. I find it good for my soul. These photos are stunning.

[Mousetoescamper]

12. Thanks!