The Newt (Somerset, England)
After Stourhead , the second garden on the tour that day was "The Newt". Talk about a change in garden styles! As I review my photos, I can appreciate the beauty and style of this garden, but I must confess, it was one of my least favorites. I remember mostly the heat (it was one of our warmer days), the glaring sun with few trees in sight, and the commercial feel of the whole enterprise. But then again, this was mainly a vegetable garden and I was having an "off" day (I had just toured Stourhead, where I missed some of the main landmarks). The entrance took us through an area with gift shops and display areas (nice thing about photos is you see things you missed - I had not noticed the intricate ceiling design) - We did have an actual tour guide at this one, and he led us through the entire garden - Down a winding, blinding white walkway, towards the large vegetable garden - Leaving one vegetable garden, we headed up a grassy avenue with water features. Along th...
He really captures the lushness. The textures and colors foil each other so well. I was curious about the perspective of the graveled area; it surprised me that he didn’t zoom in more, as this is a blank area. I’m no photog, tho. These are magazine worthy.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Phillip. Interesting how others often see different things than we do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Your garden would be lovely no matter who was taking the pictures but David has a great eye and used it well. My views of my garden are usually filtered by all the things that need to be done. If I can step away from that and enjoy it for what it is at that moment, it always shifts everything and sometimes even takes my breath away. Thanks for sharing these beautiful views.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks lovely from any angle, Phillip. The sixth photo offers an intriguing view I don't think I've seen before. however.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have recognized it as your garden! Except for the purple wall... Totally different perspective, just as gorgeous though!
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Beautiful no matter how you look at it. I do agree that others look at our gardens different and it is fun to see it in photos their way.
ReplyDeleteDavid is an excellent photographer, and you are an excellent gardener!
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