This is part of the upper meadow at South Coast Botanic Garden (Rancho Palos Verdes, California) and the scene of many weddings and other special events. The magnificent trumpet trees are a hybrid of yellow and pink varieties, resulting in variegated apricot-colored blooms (botanical name in the tags). The trees are at peak beauty right now (February 2012). (Olympus E-5 & Zuiko 70-300mm zoom at 89mm, f/11, 1/320 sec., ISO 200, morning sun, handheld)
Those trumpet trees are certainly beautiful…they are full and lush…just lovely….I suppose they are like the cherry blossoms which only stay at their best for about two days…it seems….just an enchanting scene, Celeste…
Thanks, Katherine! These last much longer than cherry blossoms, although they start to get a bit ragged-looking up close even while they remain pretty from a distance. Even cherry blossoms in this garden are usually good for a few weeks of attractive display (assuming no heavy storms).
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Oh I do envy you your botanical garden Celeste . . .these trees are superb and I love this image . . .gorgeous . . .xx
Thank you so much, Teresa! The gardens are my favorite place to be on a Sunday morning.
– Celeste Mookherjee
Those trumpet trees are certainly beautiful…they are full and lush…just lovely….I suppose they are like the cherry blossoms which only stay at their best for about two days…it seems….just an enchanting scene, Celeste…
Thanks, Katherine! These last much longer than cherry blossoms, although they start to get a bit ragged-looking up close even while they remain pretty from a distance. Even cherry blossoms in this garden are usually good for a few weeks of attractive display (assuming no heavy storms).
– Celeste Mookherjee
Thank you, Angie! It’s definitely a romantic spot and one of the most popular outdoor wedding locations in the Los Angeles area.
– Celeste Mookherjee
Beautiful image!!
Thanks, Tracy, it’s a very beautiful place.
– Celeste Mookherjee
What a great place to spend the day Celeste…..
Thank you, Thomas! Yes, it’s a fun place — all 87 acres of it!
– Celeste Mookherjee
Gorgeous work
Thanks so much, Joy, I’m glad you like it!
– Celeste Mookherjee
This photo is eligible to be entered into the $20 challenge for February 2012. Good luck!
Thank you very much for the feature!
– Celeste Mookherjee
Thank you!
– Celeste Mookherjee
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