The Peace Garden Towers

The Peace Garden Towers

The International Peace Garden is a 3.65 sq. mi. (9.46 km²) park located on the border between Canada and the United States, in the state of North Dakota and the province of Manitoba. Established on July 14, 1932, the park plants over 150,000 flowers each year. Main features of the garden include an 18 foot (5.5 m) floral clock display, fountains, a chime, and twin 120 foot (37 m) concrete towers straddling the border with a peace chapel at their base. The chapel walls are inscribed with notable quotes about peace.
The Arma Sifton bells is a chime of 14 bells cast by Gillett & Johnston bellfounders. The bells were a gift from Central United Church of Brandon, Manitoba, in 1972. The tower was supplied by North Dakota Veterans and dedicated in 1976.
Carrillon TowerSome building remains of the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001 have been placed in part of the garden. I had decided to give this some extra ummph taking out the sky and adding a night time one. I used the 2 photos I took and put them toghether and used brushed for the cosmic effect. It was a lot of work in CS3, but also fun to see the outcome.

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