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| Elaine Reed | profile | all galleries >> Derbyshire >> Lea Gardens - 19 May 2012 | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow |
 Just arrrived |
 Leaf buds in the lane, looking like magnolia |
 Entrance |
 Lewisia |
 Ornamental gardens |
 Ornamental gardens |
 Anemone? |
 First rhododendron view - of many! |
 Tall trees make a splendid backdrop |
 Lemon/ivory |
 A very pale scent |
 Heavily laden branches |
 Rich colour |
 Worthy of a closer look |
 Contrast from bud to bloom |
 A riot of colour |
 Lovely shapes and colours |
 Big bud |
 Verse on logs |
 Wow |
 A bit fuzzy but I still like it :) |
 Bluebell against lichen |
 Sideways shot for a change |
 A steep descent under tall rhododendrons |
 Two people I know and love :) |
 Another sniff 19-MAY-2012 |
 Isn't nature wonderful? |
 Another wow moment |
 The yellow scented one with the divine scent (bottom left) |
 View from our bench while Kathy explored the forest :-) |
 Delicate... |
 ...companions |
 Fiery spendour |
 Go on, do as you're told and look at me for a sec:-) 19-MAY-2012 |
 There, we made it! 19-MAY-2012 |
 Pinky, lilacy mauvy blossoms |
 With some goldy yellow thrown in :) |
 The most vivid bluebells |
 Ivory perfection |
 Into the bit we almost missed out! |
 That yellow one smelled gorgeous |
 Fairy glen |
 Glimpse into the clearing |
 Wonderful greens |
 A very peaceful place |
 Great hideaway |
 Perfect combination of colours |
 Excellent planting |
 Great place to sit and scent |
 Just lovely |
 View from the cafe |
 One last shot as we leave |
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