Fallen. Forgotten. - MetalLooming large on the Midwestern prairie, this old barn strikes a grand presence as it marks the history of time passed. A distinct beauty lingers here. The barn stands still now. A silent requiem for all that has slipped away disappearing into its shadows. Photo Credit: Carrie King Location: Belvidere, Illinois U. S. A.

Location: Japanese Garden | Cowden

Location: Falkland Palace | Falkland

Photographed during the chilling freeze of a formidable midwestern winter day

light and atmosphere

His gardeners were sent out in wooden boats at dawn to meticulously wipe morning mist from the lily pads

Location: Claude Monet's Home in Giverny

and in this particular section of the garden

across acres of grounds in front of Monet's home in Giverney

like a visual orchestra

and in this particular section of his garden

It takes more than a day to get under your skin

red and purple flowers reach a thrilling crescendo