July 2, 2008

Sculpture

July 1, 2008

Plastic

Sweet William

June 27, 2008

Sweet William

since I took this photo, way back in the darker days of
Late Winter,
Early Spring.

Bathroom Bokeh

Baroque Dreams

June 27, 2008

Baroque Garden in IMMA

The Baroque Garden next to IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art) was renovated and replanted to a high standard.

The atmosphere is not unlike that found in the film
“Last Year in Marienbad”
(L’Année Dernière à Marienbad)
which was directed by Alain Resnais.

A Baroque effect relies on tight control in both planting
and maintenance.

It repays the effort.

Life is But to Dream?

June 26, 2008

Dream Garden

Garden sculpture adds a sense of mystery every time.

Almost Black Tulips

I found these almost black tulips in full bloom in Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, at the end of May.
The stiff breeze that blew through the garden during much of our visit seemed to
bring the flowers to life.

While it was difficult to take photos that were sharp, the sense of movement
seems to be reflected in this somewhat dizzy photo.

June 24, 2008

Magpie

After the Rain

June 22, 2008

After the Rain

Il Pleut

June 20, 2008

Grainy Hydrangea in Dull Corner at The Bottom of the Garden

Rain has started to fall in torrents in Dublin.

Hydrangeas are in their element.