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November 12, 2012

I'm Happy Where I Work

I am happy to work where I do, because I got to be outside this morning when fall color came to town.

Cherry Light

Looking Through

Maple Light

Maple Light 2

Stained Glass

Asia Morning

Posted by Les at 7:58 PM
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Location: 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518, USA

22 comments:

  1. Randy EmmittNovember 12, 2012 8:46 PM

    Les,
    The last photo of the maple over the pond is breath taking. I once had a job where I got to watch and photograph 1500 Monarchs open their wings with the days first light!

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  2. SybilNovember 12, 2012 9:54 PM

    Oh Les.
    Oh Les.
    So lovely.
    You are lucky.
    And so are we for having you share these wonderful images with us.

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  3. ksNovember 12, 2012 10:50 PM

    Ah Les, you are a master !

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  4. JenNovember 12, 2012 11:01 PM

    wow that last picture is SPECTACULAR

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  5. greggoNovember 13, 2012 7:10 AM

    my favorite is the silhouette photo of the Palmatum.

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  6. UnknownNovember 13, 2012 9:54 AM

    Your photos are spectacular! Thanks for sharing! I'm sorry you don't want to share on Pinterest. Their loss.

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  7. JenniferNovember 13, 2012 10:14 AM

    Les, You have an enviable job!

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  8. outlawgardenerNovember 13, 2012 1:54 PM

    The pictues with the golden autumn light are beautiful;the last one stunning. I can almost smell the fallen leaves.

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  9. Niceartlife MagazineNovember 13, 2012 3:16 PM

    Wow, this collection of photos is so impressive. I love the way you played with the sunlight and various colors of the leaves, great color contrasts and such a heavenly atmosphere! Well done Les, these photos definitely belong to my favorites!!

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  10. tinaNovember 13, 2012 6:59 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  11. Toni - Signature GardensNovember 13, 2012 8:30 PM

    Wow, that last one certainly should be in the running for one of the "best of 2012" at the end of the year :-) Thanks for giving us a glimpse of what you saw, I'm sure only made more beautiful by crisp cool fresh air :-)

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  12. CharlestonjoanNovember 13, 2012 9:04 PM

    These are amazing. What brilliant color!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 14, 2012 10:38 AM

    Simply lovely Les. You have a way with pictures. :) Our color came and went in a flash this year, but I did enjoy it.~~Dee

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  14. Janet, The Queen of SeafordNovember 14, 2012 10:42 AM

    Yes, pretty great job. Gorgeous photos, I like the one under the tree looking up.

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  15. Sarah LaurenceNovember 14, 2012 11:12 AM

    What gorgeous light and color! I especially love the reflection. You make me happy too.

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  16. RandyNovember 14, 2012 12:56 PM

    Les,
    I’m so happy you are enjoying your new job so much. What is the tree in your Asia Morning photo?

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  17. Patrick's GardenNovember 15, 2012 12:05 AM

    I discovered you via gardeninacity and so glad I did. I spent over 15 years in ad agencies and these images would have duly impressed an art director.
    My favorite is the thin curtain of leaves masking the pine tree. Bravo on all of them.

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  18. sharonNovember 17, 2012 1:03 PM

    WOW the last pic is a prize winner...allgreatshots!!

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  19. Paul VANovember 17, 2012 2:31 PM

    Those Japanese Maples are one of my favorite spots at the NBG. Im jealous you get to work there

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  20. sweetbayNovember 19, 2012 8:16 PM

    What is the big red tree in the last picture? I need to know! lol

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  21. Janet/PlantalisciousNovember 22, 2012 9:54 AM

    Breathtaking. What a fabulous place to work.

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  22. LesNovember 26, 2012 8:31 PM

    Thanks everyone for the really positive comments. Sometimes I come across the combined circumstances of light, place and time - and I have remembered my camera - I know the photos will come out well. To those of you who asked the tree in the last photo is a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum). I am not sure if it was a special cultivar, but it was indeed special.

    Les

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