This is another photograph taken at Kingston Lacy, Dorset. I had been lurking amongst the bamboo when I noticed the late afternoon sun highlighting the reds and golds of the acers. This combination was a wonderful assault on the senses: lovely warm sunshine; the bright colours of the trees contrasting with the darker greens; and the sound and feel of the bamboo – such a tactile plant.
The Lantern Room 
Love all the green with the maroon splash at the top! Also, what a great idea to use tree sections as stepping stones.
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Thank you Brandon! There was a lot of green in this part of the garden and then there was the surprise of all the colour!
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How beautiful and nice image.
I like green which makes me comfort.
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Thank you cocomino. I’m glad the green gives a bit of comfort – it was just what I needed today too after a stressful morning 🙂
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It is still so green there. What a contrast wtih the bright foliage. Does bamboo grow naturally in your area?
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It is still really green here Sandy – most of the trees are still keeping their green colour. We’ve had a bit of a return to Summer! Bamboo isn’t native to Britain but it grows really well if it has some moisture and a bit of shade.
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Lovely balance of light and color and the logs leading into the photo. One must be careful of photographers lurking amongst the bamboo…hmmm
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Thank you David! Indeed – lurking amongst the bamboo and then popping out can be a bit unsettling for others 🙂
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Wonderful shot! I like how the stumps lead you into the picture. 🙂
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Thank you Ted! Yes – those stumps were just in the right place 🙂
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Beautiful photo! I like those old tree stumps. Great perspective for the shot …. they are like a pathway leading to …. something!
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Thank you Fergie! This part of the gardens was imaginatively designed to lead the eye to interesting and eye-catching features!
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Lovely, this makes me feel like I’ve been lurking amongst the bamboos too. 😀
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Thanks Hallysann! I can often be found lurking around or hugging bamboos – they are wonderful plants 🙂
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I actually gasped in awe as this photo popped into view–perfect! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much Patti – that’s really kind! The reds and golds of the acers looked so nice in the afternoon sun. I really liked the design of the Japanese-style gardens at Kingston Lacy.
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I absolutely love this photo of yours…. it is gorgeous and so inviting.
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Thank you very much! It was a very beautiful and peaceful place to be. Many thanks for your visit and kind comments!
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Wonderful, especially with you leading my eye towards the colour so well!
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Thank you eremophila! Those stepping logs were just in the right place!
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So beautiful! And those golden sawn-off logs look like a path into a wonderful adventure!
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Thank you ladyfi! There were plenty of plants to lurk behind and peer out from!
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very nicely done 🙂
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Thank you Nigel! Lurking in the bamboo revealed this nice scene 🙂
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I really love this image… to me there is something quite enchanting about it
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Thank you so much Littleskew! I’m pleased you get an enchanting feeling from it! To me, there’s something about bamboo and stepping ‘stones’ …….. Hidden views being revealed … and so on 🙂
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Beautiful composition and use of perspective & balance. Well done !
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Thanks elmediat. I loved this part of the gardens.
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