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Garden Photo of the Day

Garden Photo of the Day


READER PHOTO! Spring reflection

comments (12) March 3rd, 2011 in blogs

mgervais Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor
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Photo: Courtesy of Viktoria A. Mullin

I couldn't resist posting one last beautiful photo from Viktoria Mullin. I'm guessing the tree is a redbud (Cercis canadensis, USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9). Viktoria says, "This is a little spring sunset pond in Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middlefield, Connecticut. We live not so far from that beautiful park, and I admire wandering by the forest and around Wadsworth Mansion with my camera. I’ve found many interesting and unfamiliar plants and trees. I photograph them in different seasons and check their names with books about New England nature. We have a little library at home, so I learn the nature of the North America and step by step make a photo collection of its wonderful plants. What can I say…..life is really good and beautiful for those who are able to see and to feel it." Thanks again, Viktoria! 

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Comments (12)

Sandray52 writes: Looks so peaceful. Thanks for sharing. Posted: 8:19 am on March 21st
nadwa writes: Goodmorning : it is romantic photo thanks viktoria Posted: 1:38 am on March 7th
sheilaschultz writes: You are a very skilled photographer, Viktoria. Thank you. Posted: 12:43 pm on March 3rd
vocales writes: Very pretty!!!!!..... :) Posted: 10:49 am on March 3rd
HummingbirdGardensCa writes: What a way to capture natural beauty at its best! Love this one and the image of the mallard duck. Wouldn't it be nice to trade places with him for a while!
Posted: 10:20 am on March 3rd
JardinDelSol writes: In the midst/end of winter, this photo is swoon-worthy! Drop-dead gorgeous! Thank you for a moment of refection and beauty. Posted: 10:01 am on March 3rd
wwross writes:

That's great. How did you get that Wood Duck to pose like that? Posted: 9:18 am on March 3rd
Vespasia writes: So tranquil, so simple, so beautiful. Posted: 9:17 am on March 3rd
Wife_Mother_Gardener writes:
Beautiful. Just Beautiful.

Excellent photo. Thanks for sharing. Posted: 8:10 am on March 3rd
stanhorst writes: I love water, and reflections, and wildlife. This picture has all, and evokes the feeling of peacefulness that comes when relaxing beside the water. Great job! Posted: 7:24 am on March 3rd
gottagarden writes: Such a lovely photo! And the wood duck appear at just the right spot. You have quite an eye, this is a great photo. Posted: 6:26 am on March 3rd
Mateja99 writes: Georgeous! What effect can do only one tree and its reflection on the wather. Simple and impressive! Posted: 6:07 am on March 3rd
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