We are lucky to live in the same area as Mount Vernon - George and Martha Washington's historic home. It has been ages since we have visited, so while my Mom and her sweetie were visiting over the kids spring break, we spent a lovely sunny afternoon there. The gardens are really spectacular...
(Emma took this last one - nice shot, isn't it?)
Be sure to check out all the macro goodness here:
What pretty flowers. It looks like it was a beautiful day to stroll through the gardens.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful garden you have :)
ReplyDeleteWhat unusual and beautiful flowers! We don't grow them like that in Kansas! :-) Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful. I love the second one .. the bloom looks so sassy to me. :)
ReplyDeleteElisabeth - great macros!! And, thanks for posting the pic of Mount Vernon. I remember standing on that porch w/my dad on vacation one summer when I was little - it's beautiful there!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and a nice day spent in the gardens.
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What cool photos - we loved visiting there when we were back east. Such a cool place
ReplyDeletelovely photos!
ReplyDeleteTulips, Fritillaria very pretty flowers indeed and well captured.
ReplyDeleteLove the two of you! The orange flower is stunning!
ReplyDeleteElisabeth, what a lovely shot of the two of you! And I love the macro flower shots you've gotten. I'm so drawn to the old fashioned flowers you see at places like Mount Vernon...
ReplyDeleteThis post reminds me that I, too, have not been to Mount Vernon in years! I worked in Olde Towne for nearly 20 years, and passed by George and Martha's house daily on Mount Vernon Highway, oblivious to its rich history and gorgeous gardens. Now I am ready to go! Love the last picture!
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