Oh my…the incredible manicured gardens…orchards and veggie beds…lakes, waterfalls…birds…amazing vistas…and a restaurant that will just absolutely knock your socks off! This is the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Oh, and let’s not forget…a breathtaking
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The bonsai collection is recognized as one of the finest public collections in North America. Simply stunning!
The following bonsai specimen is about three feet tall. Imagine how adorable it’ll look in autumn!
It’s been awhile since visiting Chicago, so receiving an invitation to attend a wedding from an adorable couple was a no-brainer. Thank you Scott and David for extending the invitation! THE BEST wedding ever and a great get-a-way weekend! These photos were taken at various times…early morning – the best…during the day – not so good…but salvageable! Just imagine this place during autumn!
Enjoy your weekend!
And more important…my thoughts are with the victims of flight MH17 and the people they left behind…
Absolutely STUNNING photos. Thank you so much for sharing. As always I love, love, love your photos and that you share your travels with us… I so agree… our thoughts and prayers are also with the victims and the families of flight MH17.
If somebody would pick up a camera for the very first time they would have exceptional photos of this place! But, thank you! xo
Pure magic ~
Indeed! Thanks my sweet!
absolutely loved this walk through the gardens with you;
it was joy to listen to your camera’s voice
and take it all in across the miles:)
big joy to you in the journeying,
Jennifer
Love that Jennifer! Thank you!
You have reminded me of the Atanta Botanical Garden, Robin (http://atlantabotanicalgarden.org/) that is one of those places people buy annual passes to, year after year. Besides all their seasonal exhibits (and exhibitions, like from Chihuly!), it’s a place in the city that is an oasis of goodness and charm. So I totally know what you’re talking about. How great that you were able to visit it AND go to the wedding.
The flight MH17 disaster has hit very close to home, as you’d imagine. 189 Dutch people were lost on that flight, many from cities near us. But even worse, Astrid’s Jeroen and Eva could have been on that flight! They have the same trip from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur scheduled for the end of August! (sigh)
Oh my Ginnie. I clicked on the link and that cover photo is beyond AMAZING! Yes, this has to go on the list!!! I am so so sorry for the loss in your country. There are no words…
Thank you for taking us on a walk through this amazing park. Especially the 3foot tall /short bonsai is beautiful. The reflections of the clouds on the little lake are lovely.
Yes-we are all very upset here about flight MH17 – so far everyone going East used to fly over Ukraine. And it does look as if we will never really will know what happened.
Thank you Karen…always! So tragic…for all countries.
love love this incredible beauty & your capture of it all. (even the stork!) thank you.
Thanks Pat!! Always enjoy knowing you’ve stopped in!
These are a lovely view of a delightful park. As you rightly say come autumn would be a special place to visit.
Hey shooter! Thanks for the visit and your comments! Yep, gotta see that place in the fall!
Couldn’t sleep, and up just too early – but came across this series of this beautiful park – it made my day before it had even started, thank you
Thanks so much for your visit! Welcome!
Beautiful gardens. Love bonsai. Do you remember when you had your company with your partner I had sent you a good luck bonsai to your office?
Who knew years later you’d be sharing such beauty right here in our own country, in a big city like Chicago, yet!
Your my Zen Queen.
Love you and always look forward to your posts.
My thoughts and prayers also to all affected by flight MH17.
xoxo
Oh I do Lisa. That was the most incredible gift ever!! THANK YOU!
I see a trip to Chicago in my future……and fall it must be. Beautiful shots of the garden. xoxoxo
Absolutely!!! Thank you! xoxo
It almost looks like science fiction. what a great shapes and what a great colours. I LOL at the stroller park….. comes in handy.
You nailed it. I never could come up with it, but you are so right! Science Fiction! So agree! Thanks Astrid!
The GREEN and the heron! I’m jealous:)