Hi Darlene. Just had to re-visit this album to comment on those wonderful blue poppies... I am really 'into' the colour combination of 'blue and green' at the moment and have just posted an album of those colours. I am quite excited about it, although it's not finished. Do drop by and take a peek when you have the time. Would love to hear what you think. Take care and enjoy the weekend. A big hug, Jayne xx

said pennylane157 2006.06.15 at 12:30:01 PDT

Darlene, thank you for your kind words on my skydiving clouds album (bchapen9). I just joined premium membership & am very excited about it. I was pleased to find your Longwood Gardens album. I have a Huntington Gardens album and a Botannical Gardens of Santa Barbara album (bcharpen4 or bcharpen6 I think). It's fun to compare places like this to see what they offer. Thank you for sharing this album with us.....Nancy

said bcharpen 2006.06.04 at 09:08:20 PDT

Hello Darlene! We missed it when you opened this wonderful album, probably this was just when we had our computer breakdown... But we had the nice surprise to-day to discover these fantastic gardens! Pretty tulips, great variety of orchids (my favorites: 34 and 52) and the lovely bouquet of 76 ... we can't mention all our favorites pictures... Thanks for this beautiful garden display! Have a nice weekend! Love and hugs, (Henri and) Käthi

said oertlif_2 2006.04.22 at 06:33:16 PDT

<font color='123456789'>Hell o Darlene. Your opening shot is SO stunning. That's a prize winning photo without a doubt. Loved many of your other shots too! The daffodils contrasted with the blue makes for a very springlike 'feel', as do the tulips. What a fabulous day out this must have been. Although we are getting occassional sunny days it is still very cold here in the Midlands. I'll be leaving for Yorkshire on Monday. Am going to visit a friend for a week. Hopefully I'll be back with some photos to post. It'll be the first time I have been anywhere with my camera this year! Hope it doesn't RAIN. Wishing you a very 'Happy Easter'. </font> <font color='purple'>Best wishes, Jayne/West Midlands, UK :) xx </font>

said hjaynefoster 2006.04.08 at 04:04:23 PDT

Dar, Yov've done it again. What beautiful shots of these flowers. I'm really proud of your work. My email to you told you where I've been but that doesn't mean I forgot you. Great work and an inspiration to me. Thanks, Garry

said railfan55 2006.04.06 at 08:28:38 PDT

Hallo Darlene! It's beautiful album! Your pictures are coloured, with nice composition. Incredible! Congratulations! Thanks for the sharing! Best regards - Ljubomira (from Bulgaria)

said ljubomira100 2006.04.06 at 02:26:18 PDT

wow once in a blue moon is AWESOME!!!!!!! yowza. Mary Frances

said maryfrances125 2006.04.01 at 11:01:13 PST

What a fantastic album, very enjoyable. Best regards, Pete.

said magnetron4 2006.03.31 at 04:57:13 PST

Glad I came over Darlene, well I could not miss a garden album! You have made a great job of showing off the flowers & that conservatory. We had a few days in London mid month in the very very cold! The one bright day we had we visited Kew gardens, not a lot of bloom outside as our spring is so late this year. Therefor I concentrated on "Flowers, Art & Achitecture" for my album. love your orchids by the way & we did have some luck that our visit coincided with 2 shows at RHS halls in central London. One being the National orchid show, scent & colour was amazing. those albums are on ericy102 if you get chance to look. Eric

said ericy202 2006.03.29 at 13:05:35 PST

Hi Darlene, Thank you so much for the tour of Longwood Gardens. I especially liked the blue poppies and plectranthus. The conservatory was beautiful, and I enjoyed seeing the water on the floor. Thank you so much for showing this to us. I loved my visit here, it's a great album! hugs, Cynthia

said cayowza 2006.03.28 at 18:52:22 PST

Hello Darlene, You have a beautiful album here, wonderful photos, and the scenery is so beautiful. just to let you know that we went to see the Twins today and a big difference what it has made. Please take a peep. Love Ray and Eileen. (UK)

said viking153 2006.03.28 at 10:35:41 PST

Hi Darlene, Well, Spring is here and you really make one feel like spring with all these beautifully shot flowers. I especially liked "cascades" and "Just beautiful". Thanks again for sharing. - Steve

said runnincricket 2006.03.27 at 20:17:32 PST

Hi Dar, What a beautiful album! Your photos are fantastic. There is no way I can pick a favorite because I love so many of them. Looks like you had a feast for your eyes. Thanks for sharing with all of us. Take care and lots of love 'n' hugs. Donna ps...how's your Red Hat's group doing? This month we are having a spa day. I can't wait!

said deestea 2006.03.26 at 10:33:44 PST

Hi Darlene,this is such a wonderful album.Gorgeous pictures!The Longwood gardens are really fantastic.I took a quick look at your other albums and I'll be back.Thanks for your nice GB entry in my featured Ireland album,it really is appreciated.Best regards from Henri and Josee

said haneveercoremanssh... 2006.03.26 at 06:40:59 PST

Hi Darlene! I left a note here once before, but I think I forgot to save it! Anyway, I wanted to say how much I enjoyed these Photos, & how fortunate you are to have such a lovely photographic opportunity nearby!These are great pictures! Thanks for sharing them---Nancy P.S How is Pez?

said greyhairs1 2006.03.24 at 08:24:28 PST

Hi Darlene. What stunning photos of a truly beautiful place. Wonderful work on your part and the original planners didn't do so bad either! Those blue flowers (poppies etc.) are quite amazing because for some reason we don't seem to get many flowers of that colour out here. I particularly love the second photo of the building itself - the angle at which you have captured it is absolutely spot on! I'll have to send you over a packet of seeds of some Aussie flowers for you to scatter around the place next time you go there! Good on yer mate and while I'm here many thanks indeed for writing in the gb of my Kingdom of the Karri Part two album - we had a wonderful time down there and mere photos just don't do it all justice. Catch you later, hugs, Peter

said georgieboy98 2006.03.23 at 23:49:48 PST

WoW, Darlene! These are fantastic shots!!! A beautiful tour of the gardens with wonderful macros one by one. I enjoyed all of them. Almost forgot, thank you for your very kind comments on my featured member! Best Wishes & Hugs, Orly

said orlyyahalom 2006.03.23 at 11:37:14 PST

WOW!! This is one of the most beautiful albums I have seen on Webshots. Gorgeous with color and beautiful presentations. Thanks.. Trudy-Oregon

said hamiltrudy1 2006.03.23 at 08:58:27 PST

If ever there was a feature waiting in the wings for her day of glory it is this album Darlene...what a picturesque place the Longwood Gardens is and how exquisitely you have recorded the magnificent blooms and sooooo much blue!I so adore blue in the garden ,the poppies are magnificent ,the orchids divine,the lilies stunning,tulips are just gorgeous and I could go on and on and on!Thankyou so much for enriching our lives with your great photography and stunning subjects.Take good care ,warmest wishes from New Zealand -Lynne

said lynne294 2006.03.23 at 03:06:52 PST

Hi Darlene...I'm just now finding out about this new album since Webshots hasn't gotten the Favorite Members new updates fixed yet...anyway my dear friend you've got such an awesome album filled with so many colorful florals from Longwood Gardens...Thanks for sharing & God's Blessings from Celina,Texas...Ken

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.03.21 at 16:08:07 PST

Darlene, I'm so glad you finally made it down to Longwood. You had mentioned in a guestbook entry to me last October that you were planning a trip here. I hope it was everything you imagined it would be. Judging by your photos, you had a beautiful time! I just wish you could come back in April and see the wisteria garden in bloom!! Now that's something special. I have a couple of wisteria photos from Longwood in my Best of Longwood album. My photos are not even in the same league as yours, but they can give you an idea. If you plan on coming back this way, let me know. I'm right up the road from Longwood. Thanks for sharing your beautiful albim. Take care, Linda in Maryland

said lindaglenn62 2006.03.20 at 18:52:21 PST

Hello Darlene, Such a beautiful album here Darlene, beautiful colours. great photography. Just to let you know that we went round to see the Twins today. 3 weeks young now. How time flies. Hope you like them. Love Ray and Eileen. (UK)

said viking153 2006.03.20 at 12:06:33 PST

OMG Darlene, Laura is Right..I too am in Awe of your Photographic Skills, but then I've been for a long time!!! This place is GORGEOUS and so is your photographic essay of its stunning beauty! Every Image, every lush floral is Superb with Color, Focus and Composition...talk about a Breath of Springtime Fresh Air! This Really needs to be a Feature My Friend, for the whole community to Enjoy!! Sorry for my belated comments Dar, but with all going on in the community and blog, I let this Beautiful portfolio slip by! You and Yours Take Care now! GB, Ted

said torretab 2006.03.20 at 06:33:44 PST

The flowers turned out to be such wonderful shots. I keep saying I am going to try this. This year I am going to do it. Caroline Louisiana USA.

said wmcaroline2003 2006.03.17 at 11:16:10 PST

Hi Darlene..Here you go again my friend with another one of your awesome albums..these floral captures are simply fantastic & I simply love the infortation you provide with each one as that truly enhances your albums...Thanks for sharing & God's Blessings from Texas...Ken

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.03.16 at 21:28:33 PST

This is a very good album. I love the beautiful flowers. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait for the flowers to start blooming here. Dianna

said diannataylorcrumpl... 2006.03.16 at 18:57:29 PST

Hi Darlene, what a wonderful album you have created...so many beautiful photos of so many beautiful flowers. What a nice way to welcome spring. Have been enjoying several of your albums this evening both on WS and through your other link -- loved the music and movement, they seem to add an extra touch of grace and serenity to your lovely photos. I have added you to my favorites also & intend to visit both sites often. Best wishes from Arkansas, Jayne

said jaynenjoe 2006.03.16 at 17:32:48 PST

Darlene, thanks for showing us this amazing variety of flowers, in shapes and colors. cheers, Konrad

said kmebert 2006.03.13 at 17:58:57 PST

hi darlene, long time no hear!!! Once again another beautiful album!!! I hope everything is going fine in your family. Take care, John PS. Check out my website @ www.pineridgephoto.com

said jverran77 2006.03.13 at 17:31:11 PST

Hi Darlene: A feast for the eyes ... a most beautiful and serene place that you have well captured. Keep well & the best to you and family.

said fotoproze 2006.03.13 at 15:45:45 PST

Hi Darlene! WOW what an album. Lovely . . . lovely!!! Great job, my friend. Thanks for sharing! HUGS! Kris :)

said KrisApplegate 2006.03.13 at 12:49:09 PST

Hi Darlene! What GORGEOUS gardens! Orchids are some of my favourite flowers too so really wonderful photos with the close-ups! I also love the blue poppies - such a fascinating colour :) I agree with Al and also hope you get a feature with this one as it is beautifully presented and great variety :) Hugs, Kate

said klb49100 2006.03.12 at 13:39:39 PST

Hi Darlene, Longwood Gardens seems to be a beautiful place to visit. Your album is definitely a beautiful place to visit. Thanks for sharing it with all of us. I was pleased to hear that you liked my Rocks album. Thanks for your kind words in the guestbook. Wishing you a wonderful week, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.03.12 at 11:00:20 PST

beautiful album. some of those orchids are simply amazing. 'cascades' is my favorite by far. you must've had a heck of a time selecting what to post but you did well. these are all winners. take care. george-

said dragoneyes112 2006.03.12 at 09:02:09 PST

Hi Darlene, these are beautiful pictures. The blue poppy is amazing, Longwood Gardens must be wonderful! Thank you for the tour and thank you very much for your kind words in the guestbook of my featured album "Panda Bears - Winter Scenes". Best wishes from Vienna (Austria), Vera

said veralebail 2006.03.12 at 02:30:14 PST

Hi Dar! I don't think you could have shortened it mate, it's about perfect how it is. I love all of the orchids and other flowers too but the exhibition hall with the water on the floor is a great idea. I hope you get a feature for this one mate, it's a ripper mate!. Catch you soon. Love n hugs Al

said shortshooter 2006.03.11 at 20:09:08 PST

Hi Dar, wow, what a georgous collection of flowers and gardens here. These photos are so bright and sharp.I now know why you had such a hard time choosing what photos to add to your album. They are all great. thanks for sharing them. hugsssssss,,, Christy

said savage_gardener 2006.03.11 at 18:25:56 PST

Hey Dar... these are SPECTACULAR, girlfriend! It must have been heavenly there, the orchids are beautiful and I love the blue poppy. Plus, the reflections in the water. Bravo, jy friend! - Hugs and love galore, -claudia

said gardenlady110 2006.03.11 at 17:59:04 PST

Hi Darlene, Your newest album makes me think it is already spring. Love the daffodils and tulips and especially the freesia (hope I spelled that right) thanks for stopping by and visiting me, I have added you to my favorites also, isn't it great we can have more now? I rarely look at albums though, so if you have a new album, please send me an invitation, or I will probably miss it. You can get my email address from Sharon (sharwils) if you don't mind. Hugs, Candy

said redriverocks 2006.03.11 at 17:16:07 PST

Hi Dar, Wow this is so beautiful, I saw my Canna lily too. LOL It must be a magical place to visit, I could almost smell the flowers. Thanks for inviting me to share, Love and Hugs Chris and Jay

said basic_56 2006.03.11 at 16:10:25 PST

Dear Darlene, I am amazed just how advanced all the flowers are Those delphiniums would have there noses frosted off here right now, it will be may before any flower here. A really beautiful album and I love the meconopsis the best I think or maybe the orchids or the lilys, LOL.. OK I like the lot of them ;o) Take care now Love and hugs Jill

said jillbatchelor 2006.03.11 at 15:58:35 PST

Wow, what a gorgeous botanical gardens! And the photography superb. Thanks for sharing. I especially enjoyed the orchids. Well done... Lloyd

said fotoproze 2006.03.11 at 14:48:30 PST

Hi Darlene, Such a beautiful album, chuck full of all those gorgeous flowers. What a great place for photos. It reminds me of our Conservatory and that reminds me I need to go up there again!!!!!! The Blue Poppies are great. I've never seen poppies that color, before. Such a pretty album. This is what we need this time of year, in the areas in which we live. Love n hugs, Sharon

said sharwils2 2006.03.11 at 14:02:09 PST

Hi again, Darlene! A wonderful spring album you have created here. There are not only those beautiful flowers, but the as wonderful surroundings too. I like the crane and the fountain and the views of those hall ways. I've never seen blue poppies!! Your orchid pictures are exquisite and perfect! You have visited a most wonderful place! - Galit

said 854847 2006.03.11 at 12:51:22 PST

What a beautiful collection of photos, Darlene! I love all the lush greens too! Thanks so much for the invite! Love & hugs, Candi

said candistackable 2006.03.11 at 12:38:27 PST

Oh well I dont mind Laura beating me to it, and the lolies, are lily's not ice lolies, be good Ken

said hircock100 2006.03.11 at 09:52:56 PST

Whoo, feature acoming your way, Hello dar, what a beautiful beautiful album, full of gorgeous colour and flowers. the orchids are exquisite the roses and lolies, but my fav is the tulips, i have hundreds this year and am patienly waiting, super album and I am so glafd that I am the first to see it, take care my friend, hugs and tulips Kenxx, Ps Don't forget my "Shades of England" on Saxonfenken

said hircock100 2006.03.11 at 09:50:58 PST

Well I was first, but should have checked my comment for mistakes...lol

said hereslaura 2006.03.11 at 09:49:43 PST

Hello Darlene, What a masterpiece this album! The is a wonderful place to visit. I am in awe at your photography skills my friend. Thanks for the invite, maybe I am the first to visit this album? We will see, Bye! Hugs Laura

said hereslaura 2006.03.11 at 09:48:14 PST