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Roses In The Garden - a book review

Roses In The Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo Photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo celebrates rose gardens throughout the world in this beautifully produced book.  The author photographed a total of 11 gardens across the globe (Italy, Morocco, Spain, USA, UK, and Japan). Beginning with the Italian garden Ninfa (often referred to as the most romantic garden in the world), her photographs have a dreamy quality that transports the reader to these exotic locales. Closer to home, Floret Farm in Mount Vernon, Washington, is included in one of the chapters. All types of roses are included in the gardens but the majority feature old rose varieties. Many of the gardens have roses growing in wild abandon, intermingled in hedge rows, spilling over walls and fences and surrounded by pastures and rolling hills. A pictorial index lists all the roses and the gardens where they reside. This stunning book was published by Rizzoli Books and is available on Amazon and in bookstores. Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, ...
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Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls



Leaving the city of Portland and venturing out into the country a bit, you enter the magnificent Columbia River Gorge. Rebecca's real estate agent and her boyfriend took us on this beautiful journey along the Historic Columbia River Highway. Our first stop was an overlook with the above view.






















Multonomah Falls -







 
My friends tell me that they see me doing this a lot!


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. CarolJuly 3, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Beautiful, Phillip! Thanks for sharing and have a great holiday weekend!

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowJuly 3, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    What spectacular views. I bet you could hardly pull yourself away from there.

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  3. NicJuly 3, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Ha! I have actually been there! Beautiful, isn't it? Wonderful pictures!

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  4. David OliverJuly 3, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    I could say it was beautiful, spectacular, breath taking but all that has been said. Here the pictures really are worth a thousand words. Thank you for posting and I enjoyed my trip even if it was only cyber travel.

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  5. danger gardenJuly 3, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Great shots of a most beautiful part of this state I now call home!

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  6. LarryJuly 4, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Truly spectacular and wonderful captures Philip! I'm enjoying your travels immensely! Larry

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  7. debsgardenJuly 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited! Your photos are great! Happy 4th!

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  8. LostRosesJuly 8, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    So cool, Phillip. We did this trip a couple of years ago and it was really stunning. Thanks for bringing back the memories!

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