Saturday, December 17, 2011

A Gift & A Delight - from - Guatemala



Sunrise
Gardens at Waters East
November 6, 2011

Over the past three months (October, November, and December) Gardens at Waters East has been hosting a university student form a small town in Guatemala.  Though the gardens here would never try to compete with the beauty and grace of the quetzal, or the many flowers and textures found in the tropics of that area,  Gardens at Waters East has been able to share with him the beauty and setting of this time of year on the shores of Lake Michigan.  The student was asked to choose a limit of 16 of the more than 800 photos taken during his visit which best expressed to him the feel of the gardens this time of year.  Many of the photos were taken by the student.

 Morning Sun
Sunflower Maximillium

Aster and Shadows

StoneWater Beach
Gardens at Waters East

Asian Patio Garden

Red Berries

La perfecta relación entre agua y tierra.  Entre  los colores de las plantas, los animales silvestres,  los colores del agua del Gran Lago, todo  en contraste al cielo y las nubes. El uso de las formas, orientación y adecuado posicionamiento de piezas en relación a otros elementos del entorno. Todo tiene una razón y explicación. Hablo de Gardens at Waters East.   J. Fernando
 First Snow
November 9, 2011

Fragaria Lipstick Strawberry

Lake Michigan
October 16,2011

Marguerite Daisy

Peacock Orchid

Autumn Pastels
Spirea Snowmound

The perfect relationship between water and land. Among the colors of plants, wildlife, water colors of the Great Lake, especially in contrast to the sky and clouds. The use of forms, proper orientation and positioning of parts in relation to other elements of the environment. Everything has a reason and explanation. I speak of Gardens at Waters East.  J. Fernando


Missouri Primerose

StoneWater Beach
ice formations beginning
December 17, 2011

StoneWater Beach
Gardens at Waters East

Sunrise
October 17, 2011

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6 comments:

  1. I can see why he chose those photos--just lovely. The Spirea is fascinating with its rainbow of colored foliage. How wonderful for both of you to have the experience together! Merry Christmas!

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  2. love the Autumn Pastels
    Spirea Snowmound

    fantastic photo aught to enlarge it great picture.

    hugs
    Charles

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  3. Merry Christmas! What a wonderful experience to host this student. I'm sure this was a very special time for him and so different from his home. His photos are lovely!

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  4. Wishes of a very happy new year 2012!!! Lula

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