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06-JUL-2008 Helen Betts

Beauty Amongst the Ruins
by Helen Betts

Washington, D.C.

Taken at the U.S. Botanic Gardens

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willvan07-Oct-2008 06:38
Simplicity at its best. Bill
Jerry Curtis07-Oct-2008 02:14
Simple and beautiful, Helen. The reflections and the limited palette of colors make for a very arresting image.
Glyn 06-Oct-2008 04:38
I have to simply point in agreement to the previous comments and add that the mirror-still water further anchors the sense of still ... natural stillness to the sense of reality ... real life of this still life. Thankyou
Helen Betts27-Sep-2008 14:15
Thanks, everybody, for your comments. I always find something interesting to photograph at the Botanic Gardens, which is actually only about 12 blocks from my house, so a very pleasant place to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Katherine Stanback's Photos24-Sep-2008 22:15
Lovely image - I like the composition, lighting, colors, and reflection!
Franky2005 23-Sep-2008 19:58
Very peaceful and pleasing shot! I love the single bloom on the left and the reflöection very much.
Sky 23-Sep-2008 15:37
The angle of the shot is very complimentary to the lines. Lines, shadows, reflections - I love this one, Helen.