The First and The Last

First rose - a sign of summer is already around the corner?

The last buds of Azaleas - Spring time is leaving us soon

Springtime Flowers

One of the last blooming Azaleas

Shasta Daisy flowers are blooming wild in the grass

I'm not sure if these are Jasmin flowers - but for sure, I remember the very sweet smell

New green leaves on the old Oak tree full with Spanish Moss hanging

This Azalea bush was the only one still full with flowers

The Beauty and the Beast

Al, the Gator takes a nap in the sun, seen in Magnolia Gardens

It seems he was following us by every step we did

Cypress roots

My favorite flowers in springtime are the Iris and the Wisterias

This is the view of the red bridge surrounded from wonderful waterways and blooming plants and bushes.

Life is beautiful!

I think these pictures don't need to many words to explain how I felt photographing all those nice spots and corners in Magnolia Gardens. It reflects for me a "little paradise", peace and beauty - and that's what I want to share with you. ENJOY!

The Beauty of Magnolia Gardens #2

Iris flowers in all kind of colors

Sitting on the bench here and enjoying the peace all around you - it's like being in paradise

This "red bridge" photo looks almost like a painting for me

The backside of the Plantation House

The Beauty of Magnolia Gardens #1

The historic Gardens, a beautiful place to be

A moment of peace

Azaleas, Azaleas.... everywhere!

It's like out of a dream

Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of our nation unfold before it from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. It is the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry, and the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1872 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its famous gardens.

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The Garden of Eden - is to find here!

The way into the Garden

Door to heaven...?

This must be the "Garden of Eden", a picture perfect paradise!

Deep green water and only peace in the air

A sanctuary for all kind of birds singing and the White Heron was looking out for food.

A sea of Azaleas everywhere your eyes are looking

A dream in pastel...

Am I in the tropics or what....?

Spanish Moss hanging from the trees, touching the water - it makes this place very romantic and heaven like. I enjoyed this afternoon very much!

This garden

is a wonderful treatment for your eyes and for your soul - it's Paradise!

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Beautiful Flowers in Cypress Gardens

As a big flower lover I had a very great and exciting time here in Cypress Gardens to capture all the beauty in these wonderful plants and nature scenes.

A visit in the Cypress Gardens #1

Blooming Azaleas

Swamp to the left and to the right

Taking a boat ride with Daddy is family fun for every one

The blue sky was reflecting in the water

I'll be back with more pictures - and I made a lot! Stay tuned...you have not seen every thing now. It was so exciting to see all the blooming Azalea bushes with all the wonderful colors. This here is part #1....and more to come.... :-)

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