ManuelaR
1. Palmengarten
Posted by ManuelaR (Hainburg (Frankfurt/Main), Germany) on 19 May 2008 in Abstract & Conceptual.
Taken at the Palmengarten in Frankfurt/Main, Germany
"The Palmengarten is one of two botanical gardens in Frankfurt am Main and is located in the city district Westend-Nord. Like many Frankfurt public sites, it was privately financed and implemented by the architect Heinrich Siesmayer. Work was completed in 1871 and opened to the public. One colorful visit was from the American entertainer Buffalo Bill who brought his Western show in 1890. In 1931, it was taken over by the city of Frankfurt but was later transferred to the American occupation authorities after World War II. When the Palmengarten was returned to the city's hands in the sixties, a major reconstruction effort was begun. Halls destroyed in the war were redeveloped and expanded. In 1992 the reconstruction finished completely and the Palmengarten shined in its new form. The botanical exhibits are organized according to their origin in free-air or climatized greenhouses, which also contain numerous tropical and subtropical plants. With 29 hectares, it is the largest garden of its kind in Germany." source wikipedia
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MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
It certainly does make a good abstract shot, and it's very interesting to read about the Palmengarten. Brilliant Manuela.
19 May 2008 7:52am
Mandy from Johannesburg, South Africa
Wow - great background on the Palmengarten Manuela. I like the detail you can see here on the leaf! Nice work
19 May 2008 8:44am
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Superb composition Manuela. I like the fan shape!
19 May 2008 8:30pm
Photographs by M.E. from Encino, United States
Manuela, you were able to present the lines, details and colors very well captured!
PS: the water on my rubber duckie picture was from the fountain; you're right the duck didn't seem to mind.
20 May 2008 3:53am
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Great composition, exuding the colors and atmosphere of nature together with human design. Natura artis magistra! Very good!BTW In like your new blog colors.
21 May 2008 10:14am
