Saturday, July 10, 2010

Lotuses at Los Poblanos


A continuation of sorts, of some of the images I took at my visit to Los Poblanos Farm in the North Valley (Los Ranchos) of Albuquerque.





Beautiful gardens and what I would call garden 'vignettes' abound everywhere on the property (at least to the areas that I was able to visit as many areas are only for the guests staying there).

Budding Lotus




But it was the lotus pond that I had really come for.




It took my breath away. And the beaver that I startled too in trying to get close to the muddy edges to get some of these shots!

 I also did a video of their Lavender Festival that took place a couple of weeks ago. If you're curious, check it out!


Every week, a group of us from around the world post our shadow shots over at Hey Harriet. Entertain your muse and be amused by stopping by to see what others have posted! You can view all of my 2009 Shadow Shot Sunday images on my Flickr account. Click here and then select the "Shadow Shot" set.

Oh....I almost forgot to tell you all about the video project my husband and I did over the 4th of July weekend. I photographed our local parade (and hubby provided the stereo music for the parade), then he put together a 'movie' of my photos:


ENJOY!!

9 comments:

Sylvia K said...

Gorgeous shadow shots for the day and I do love the lotus! Fantastic colors, too! Fun video! Hope your weekend is off to a great start, Paula! Enjoy!

Sylvia

Ralph said...

The littlest blossom leaves a might shadow, and you have captured them nicely!

The parade montage is absolutely wonderful! The parade is the event that gets the many types of people in town out and all enjoy together the sights. The day of independence is a time to remember the day freedom was declared!

Arija said...

Lotus are always a wonderful subject for shadows and yours are just beautiful. I envy you the sighting of the startled beaver, it is at least 30 years since I saw one.

Spadoman said...

Wonderful shadow shots. The lotus has a special meaning and is very cool.
I watched the 4th of July video. You folks did a good job capturing your hometown spirit. You sure can tell who the politicians are! Our parade was rained out this year.
Good stuff!

Peace.

A Wild Thing said...

What wonderful garden images, this is just the inspiration I needed to go mow the grass and weed...(thanks alot)...ha!

Kim, USA said...

Gorgeous shot!! And Lotus flower in China is famous too for the fact that when they bind their feet when they were young they called it Lotus feet. And it has to be perfect like a Lotus flower. Just can't imagine the cracking of bones ^_^

Shadow shot Sunday

robin. said...

great parade video!!! very lovely shadow shots!!!! love the stone-color and texture.

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

One lotus blossom—
cradle for the universe,
cradle for my heart.

Shadowy Grapevine

Lisa's RetroStyle said...

Nice photo! Fun video:)

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