Photography
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Photos taken during my visit to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, yesterday (04/15/2025).
Link to Part 2: https://www.democraticunderground.com/1036143347

LoisB
(11,013 posts)it appears the gentleman in the middle is getting drenched. What a shot!
Mousetoescamper
(6,399 posts)An unintentional but interesting illusion.
Irish_Dem
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JMCKUSICK
(3,025 posts)These photos are beautiful and several truly contest worthy, so exquisite the single red flower, looks almost tie-dyed, the path through the woods with the couple and their stroller, the statue at the entrance of a natural canopy, and the beautiful co-existence of those two majestic trees with their branches seemingly intertwined.
Those just happen to be my favorites.
Mousetoescamper
(6,399 posts)I'm glad that my photos bring a little joy to you and others. More to come later today!
Walleye
(41,324 posts)Mousetoescamper
(6,399 posts)We've got to bring you back to Longwood!
wendyb-NC
(4,385 posts)Exquisite photos. Thank you, Mousetoescamper.
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Rebl2
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CaliforniaPeggy
(154,462 posts)Looks like you did some serious walking as well.
Mousetoescamper
(6,399 posts)According to the health app on my phone, I walked 6 miles at Longwood yesterday.
CaliforniaPeggy
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Tom Dyer
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Bernardo de La Paz
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Easterncedar
(4,687 posts)I am beyond thrilled to think I will be seeing this soon. Thanks, Mousetoescamper!
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surfered
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niyad
(125,039 posts)here, lilacs in about two weeks.
Mousetoescamper
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Diamond_Dog
(37,555 posts)What a photographer’s dream to visit! You’ve captured so many gorgeous images. I could never choose a favorite, but I am really fond of the second image, (the purple tulips and hyacinths), the goose in flight, and the grassy field with puffy clouds. I’d be tempted to take my easel and paints there.
Mousetoescamper
(6,399 posts)Longwood has participated in some en plein air contests (according to an artist friend who was a contestant), but to paint there using an easel you'd probably have to take one of their classes. Here's a link to a class held in 2023: https://longwoodgardens.org/events-performances/events/meadow-garden-en-plein-air
Mousetoescamper
(6,399 posts)Longwood prohibits the use of artist easels, tripods and monopods in the greenhouses at all times and outdoors during special events such as fountain shows and concerts. Otherwise, you'd be able to paint there, and I'd encourage you to do so if you visit Longwood.
I haven't needed to use a tripod for outdoor shots, but it would be ideal if I could use one in the greenhouses after sundown.
I'm sorry if my directing you to the plein air class link caused any misunderstanding or that I think you need beginner's lessons! I love the paintings you've posted here! BTW, the class was "geared toward those with experience painting in outdoor environments."
Diamond_Dog
(37,555 posts)I haven’t painted outdoors in literally decades! So I’m definitely rusty! Not sure if and when I would ever get to Longwood …. but one never knows!
BarbD
(1,329 posts)Thanks for bringing these shots to us. My favorite is the white tulips under the white barked trees. Are those birch or aspen, or ?
Mousetoescamper
(6,399 posts)The peeling, papery bark looks like birch to me.