September morning, finally edging cooler; I thought the garden would be mostly deserted. I wanted to play with my new camera lens without bothering anyone, and experiment with settings and ideas from a recent class.
Deserted it was not. I got the first hint when I pulled into the already bustling parking lot. It looked a little overwhelming with huge trucks and barriers for the new visitor’s center construction, but it was actually well marked and I easily found my way inside.
Although there were more people than I expected on a Thursday morning, there still seemed to plenty of space to set up and experiment. I tried to be aware of anyone wanting to pass and wave them through. I take a lot of time fiddling with buttons, and I didn’t want anyone to feel obligated to wait on me. Often, I could find places slightly off the path where everyone had room to pass.
There were lots of “cool lens” comments, which were an easy response. More difficult, were those who were far more experienced photographers and wanted to have an intelligent conversation about it. I have no intelligence to offer! It was fun to get a few suggestions though, from those who stayed to talk after I explained I was just learning.
The scattered sculptures and fountains were fun. I don’t know that I’d ever noticed them particularly before.
Origami in the Garden is a temporary exhibit though October 10th, of eighteen origami inspired sculptures throughout the park. They’re a little large to capture with the telephoto lens, but it was lots of fun to try. They’re huge, but amazingly detailed.
I wondered were the bulbs had gone! They’re probably one of the features I’m most aware of in the park, and I was glad to discover them again in Carver garden.
Summer’s last blooms still linger throughout the garden. They brush off the short-lived cool morning breeze, and sway confidently in the warming sun.
Rambling ... 