Tree lined Walkway

In the brochure advertising the Keukenhof Gardens, it states the theme for 2012 is “Seduction”. The gardens certainly seduced me on our recent photographic expedition there. Can you imagine acres of tulips in an array of colors from vibrant reds to pastel pinks accompanied by the tantalizing fragrance of rows of grape hyacinths? There were exquisite designs set in woodland landscapes, each more breathtaking than the next.Prior to the trip I thought four days of photographing tulips would be excessive. Was I wrong! Right til the last day, we were greeted by new buds opening daily, lavish indoor exhibits, and hidden vistas around the next bend in the path. Be sure to scroll down to see one of our homework assignments!

Purple Pathway

Keukenhof Gardens

Spring Medley

Keukenhof Pond

Blue Carpet

Hues of Yellow & Orange Tulips

Part of our assignment for the photographic workshop was to choose a photograph that conveyed the “Essence of Spring” and write a short poem about that image. This is my image (and poem), using one of the techniques we learned in the workshop, led by photographer Charles Needle.

Essence of Spring

Swirls of shape,

Cascading colors,

Dancing Flowers.

An explosion of Life

In the circle of seasons.