Annenberg ... Formal Plantings by auntietk
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Description
The Annenberg Garden (known as Sunnylands) is an interesting combination of formal planting styles and native vegetation. So they do things like plant little barrel cactus plants in a grid, and then surround the planting bed with a grass lawn. I took as many shots as I could at angles that minimized that look! LOL!
It's a beautiful place, but it left me feeling a little odd. Sort of like planting scotch broom and dandilions and ferns in a formal bed in a temperate climate, with a concrete sidewalk separating it from the lawn.
Anyway ... they were worth shooting, nevertheless. I think I'll make you look at one more after this. :P
We were there in October, 2013.
Comments (19)
durleybeachbum
Those round ones are known as Mother in law's chair here!
giulband
Excellent image very well captured and composed !!!
awjay
they would all bring tears to someones eyes,,,;)
Faemike55
Great capture interesting that they would plant like this
photosynthesis
I like gardens like this & I really like your composition. It's got a great vertical thrust to it & you've also caught it at a time of day when the shadows become a strong element that balances out the lightness of the cacti. I also got a kick out of Andrea's comment - "mother-in-law chair" creates such a funny image in my mind...
MrsRatbag
Strange and wonderful, and dangerous in high wind, I would think...
Mulltipass
Fantastic Capture!!! Would not want run through this garden!!!!
wysiwig
Looks like the barrel cactus have them surrounded. Nice capture.
jayfar
I've not seen as many erections in a long time - these are fabulous and the balls too.
Wolfenshire Online Now!
Very interesting capture. I'm not all that fond of desert plants, but there is a lot of beauty in the desert.
Juliette.Gribnau
impressive plants, wow, fascinating
kgb224
Wonderful capture Tara. God bless.
Katraz
Heaven
CavalierLady
What a great collection of cacti! LOL at Andrea's comment about the impressive round ones!
moochagoo
Lovely cactus garden with a very good lighting.
RodS
That does sound like an interesting way to lay out a garden. I find these photos of cactus actually quite appealing, Tara. At least from a distance! LOL
SunriseGirl
Beautiful lighting and design in this photo. I love desert plants no matter how they are planted. :)
irisinthespring
Marvelous capture!
FredNunes
What a great find. A great photo!