Every time I visit a garden, I’m on a quest. Gardeners and photographers will understand. Unlike most quests, there’s no one goal: I’m open to enjoying whatever I find. I love flowers of all kinds so my attention might be caught by a demure woodland plant, shyly lifting a few flowers above its foliage, or a cottage garden classic at the peak of perfection. I rarely miss anything at my feet.
These days, I try to remind myself to lift up my eyes and take in the overall impression of the garden too. These are the pictures that really convey the individual magic of a place. Pictures of flowers can sometimes feel a bit disembodied so it’s nice to be able to give them a beautiful context.
I hope you enjoy the hillside view from one of my favourite spots, Holehird Gardens in Windermere, Cumbria.
It has great context! Beautiful
Thanks! Paradoxically, having written about lifting up my eyes, I later remembered the little robin that stood boldly on the ground that day, just inches away to watch me with tilted head as I knelt to take pictures of a rose. I did manage to get a shot, but only a blurry one.
Ah … robins always catch the eye with their colour and that little bob they do. Still good to remember to look at the big picture though.