Springtime and Chihuly Glass in the Garden

Good Morning Sharon & Bob..Thanks for the invite to another one of your awesome Springtime Floral albums from the Gardens..As usual we are blessed as we can see God's Beauty through your eyes & camera lens as you share with each of us on Webshots...I'm honored to be the very first to sign this guestbook..God's Blessings from Celina,Texas...Ken

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.06.03 at 09:37:31 PDT

Hello Sharon and Bob! Again an excellent MBG album as only you two can do it! Every photo merit a message (but your mail box would be flooded!) Here some of our favorites: The wonderful pond in 3 and 18, the Star Magnolia, the Daffodils in 23, the Tulip of 29, the Cherry Blossoms in 37 and the Azalee in 56. We have never seen such very special glass formations as in 54. Amazing exhibition! Thanks, Sharon and Bob, you did a great job for us! You will need some rest now, just reading guestbook enties... Love and hugs, Heinz and Käthi

said oertlif_3 2006.06.03 at 10:00:03 PDT

Great job as always my friends! Loved all the flowers but enjoyed the mallards. My favorite? The delicate iris. Loved it! I liked the scenic photos too, like the resting place. Looks like I could sit there & copmtemplate all that beauty! Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Flo

said florock 2006.06.03 at 11:42:21 PDT

Hi Sharon,what a beautiful floral album from these well kept botanical gardens,the colours and detail in all of them is superb,a pleasure to view the album,almost like I was walking round there with you and Bob,wonderful photography again my friend,Regards,Rod.

said chrisrod100 2006.06.03 at 12:47:52 PDT

Love your pictures! Thanks for sharing them. Nancy :)

said nancyk77 2006.06.03 at 18:06:33 PDT

Hi Sharon, wow this is a lovely place for pictures. I love all the beautiful colors and the peaceful areas around the water. I do agree it would be a very nice place for a wedding. Thank you for sharing this lovely album with all of us. Have a great day....Hugs Claudette

said mamabear250 2006.06.03 at 19:04:11 PDT

Hi..Your photos are beautiful.We just went to MBG on May 22. Chihuly is amazing.That made our 6th or 7th trip to St. Louis...we love it.I had planned to upload the pix I took, but I'm not sure now because yours put mine to shame!Nice job.Keep on shooting!

said rymple 2006.06.03 at 21:57:35 PDT

Each ans every image is stunning Sharon! I really loved the pink tulips!!!! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2006.06.03 at 22:30:36 PDT

Hi Sharon! It's very easy to understand why you and the caddie spend so much time at these gardens. They are beautiful and different every time you go there. Thanks for sharing them with the rest of us. Thanks for the invitation. Hugs and Handshakes mate. Al

said shortshooter 2006.06.04 at 00:17:48 PDT

Hi, Sharon, What can I say? You are getting better and better ! Your previous photo tours of Missouri Botanical Gardens have all been great - this one tops them all. Your interesting blend of nature at its best together with man-made art, in all their glorious colors, make this a joy to behold. Your eye for detail, and your angles and shots from birds' and worms' eyes views, your artistic touches make this a perfect album that ought to be featuured while Spring is still in the air. Looks like you and Bob had a most enjoyable warm and sunny day with non-stop photo opportunities! I could go on and on praising individual photos, they are all great! With my congratulations, best wishes and a hug to both of you, bruno

said brunosmi 2006.06.04 at 07:23:19 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob! Another picture perfect album of the MBG! So love when you put these albums up! It is truly a spectacular place to visit. These shots are all so beautiful. The colors are absolutley amazing and the glass is wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us my friends...hugs and love galore...Darlene

said briansbabe2 2006.06.04 at 07:57:40 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob! You have created another one of your beauties. What a delight to view. I have gone through this album several times already and downloaded some images. Thanks for this one!!! Trudy-Oregon

said hamiltrudy1 2006.06.04 at 08:55:41 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob, Another example of the beauty of the Missouri Botanical Gardens and your skills as photographers. I enjoyed every photo and consider them all masterpieces. Wish I could shoot one such a great photo, then I could die in piece. Greetings, Tjebbe

said oomt 2006.06.04 at 09:58:51 PDT

Sharon, Wow!!! This one tops them all. I love all of your albums, Bob's too. But will have to say this will be my favorite until you top it with another. How long will the display of the glass be in the gardens? I would so love to see this place in the spring but looks like it will be summer before we get a chance, and by looking at all of your albums, that is the least attractive time to go, so the glass display would be a plus for the summer. Thanks again for sharing your great talent with all of us here on webshots. I for one loved each and every shot! Best regards, Susie. segseven, OKLAHOMA

said segseven 2006.06.04 at 10:10:45 PDT

Hi Sharon; I realised that it's a long time ago I visited your site but i've enjoyed this album now. Great shots here; bright colours and very good compositions. I've enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing your excellent work ! Greetings from Holland/the Netherlands, Els

said ejooren 2006.06.04 at 11:10:14 PDT

Oh boy! More goodies:) Now to go download. I am doing well. You are still on my prayer list so please keep me posted. LOVE & GOD BLESS YOU 2, Betty

said faithbw 2006.06.04 at 19:57:37 PDT

Fantastic new album! I enjoyed every picture in it. Best to both of you, Roza

said rozalia421 2006.06.04 at 20:53:41 PDT

Thank you very much for your great picture/view which I need see in my country

said sleepingb 2006.06.04 at 22:56:00 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob, your new album of Missouri botanical garden is wonderful. I enjoyed watching each and every picture. Both the flowers and Chihuli's glass are very beautiful and you did a great job in presenting them. Thanks for creating and sharing this album. Best wishes, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.06.05 at 04:40:10 PDT

Hello Sharon and Bob. What a wonderful album. These gardens are exquisite! There seem to be so many photo opportunities here that it is mind boggeling! Wonderful job. Best wishes from Oregon, Lynn

said 1seahag 2006.06.05 at 05:59:48 PDT

Hello Sharon, You asked if I named the lambs and the answer to that is yes! They are all mine! My husband has other hobbies and I have my sheep. This year is my first actual year for breeding, so I devised a system that I would remember which year that particular animal was born in. Since 2006 is my first year, I decided to name all the lambs with "A." Next year, they will be "B's" and so on. That makes is much easier for me in the long run. Since there is only one ewe lamb this year, it makes is much easier. Next year, who knows how many ewe lambs I will have. All the ram lambs are being sold or eaten! I know that city folk really get upset when I say I am eating my lambs, but that is why I raise them. Well must run and get to work. Have a great week my friend. Lynn

said 1seahag 2006.06.05 at 07:07:48 PDT

Beautiful album. Very nice photos. Helena (Lisbon/Portugal)

said marilena1950 2006.06.05 at 08:24:54 PDT

An excellent album. Every picture makes me feel good. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Greece, Ourania.

said teoth19 2006.06.05 at 14:05:13 PDT

One of these past days I was wondering WHEN you give us one of your unforgettable albums from this all providing garden and ...here you are! With another thing of beauty! Which I enjoyed greatly! And downloaded for my eyes pleasure. Thank you, dear Sharon, for this new wonderful treat!!!Warmest regards from Gabriela in Japan

said shukun20 2006.06.05 at 19:34:10 PDT

I'm John from Florissant,MO. and was down to the gardens when they were setting up. Great pictures, Makes me want to go back and see all the glass since it was installed. The Belagio in Las Vegas has a Chihuly glass exhibit if you get out there soon. http://www.grandpag.com/index.htm

said blujayjg 2006.06.05 at 20:17:15 PDT

Hi Sharon & Bob! Gorgeous album! Thanks for the invite! You guys did a fabulous job as always. It was so nice of Chihuly to give you something extra special to add to your already superb album:-)))) Hugs and love! Jane

said peonierose 2006.06.05 at 20:25:22 PDT

Thank you for sharing this walk thru the gardens. Every shot is beautiful. I must go and visit the garden on my next visit to St. Louis. A great job. Greetings from Florida. Juliette

said strikjes 2006.06.06 at 07:38:56 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob...Again you have captured the beauty of these gardens! I love the shots and so nice to see Bob in a couple. The scenery is so very beautiful and it is breathtaking. I will come back again soon and have another look. hugs and love, Barbara

said midnightlace2 2006.06.06 at 08:29:09 PDT

Hi Sharon & Bob: This is a magnificent album. You have taken so many glorious walks thru beautiful gardens and captured all that color and grace. I love this album. Great job. Hugs, Kay

said kay38101 2006.06.06 at 13:32:22 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob! Another beautiful and oh so colorful album of the Botanical Gardens. Wish I were there to try to capture some shots of that. What a great job you did with shooting these wonderful photos. As always, I've enjoyed the tour immensely. Hugs, Sharon

said sharwils2 2006.06.07 at 06:09:48 PDT

Hello, Sharon and Bob - gorgeous pictures, what a wonderful place to visit! Everything so very colorful, its like a fiesta! Thank you! - claudia

said gardenlady110 2006.06.07 at 17:52:25 PDT

Just simply exquisite! There's no other word or description that could come close. Sharon, you are an excellent photographer. Could you teach me so I can be as good as you one day? That would really make me happy! - Carole from Tennessee

said caroleb337 2006.06.08 at 10:52:14 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob The photos are breathtaking!! AWE how I love spring, my favorite time of year for it's flowers. I love the Chihuly glass, he is such a master. A beautiful ablum, I really enjoyed, thank you for this pleasure, all the best Mary

said mypupk 2006.06.08 at 13:56:37 PDT

Hi Sharon & Bob, a wonderfull album full of color and the splender of spring, loved the 2 dancing women shot, thanks for sharing, regards Mike.

said mikejc1 2006.06.09 at 17:44:26 PDT

Bonjour Sharon and Bob,let me get lost once again in the beauty of this amazing garden...This album is definitely one of your best my Friends.You can "smell" springtime from every picture,i can see it as a featured very soon.Thanks for this colorful trip trough paradise,have a great week-end!Luc

said kligon 2006.06.10 at 03:30:48 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob, You'll never run out of new and interesting things to photograph in those gardens. We'll never tire of browsing through your albums of the botanical gardens either. I really appreciated the mix of shots in your new album. The garden landscapes are beautiful. It give a wonderful perspective on the park as a whole. Wonderful addition to your album collection. I hope you both are enjoying the spring as much as we are. Best regards and God bless yo you both, Ray

said rrayr55 2006.06.10 at 07:32:47 PDT

Grand!Beautifull!!

said anwaranwar 2006.06.14 at 00:55:47 PDT

Suggestivo il luogo, bellissime le fotografie che hanno esaltato al massimo la bellezza della natura. BRAVO!! Ciao by Ilde from Torino (Italy)

said clomar101 2006.06.14 at 04:34:20 PDT

Hi Sharon! An absolutely breathtaking album! I would love to walk around there with you in spring!! Thanks for dropping by on my tulip photo! I have not been doing much on Webshots lately. I am busy with my first professional assigment and am learning everyday..(sometimes the hard way...) How was your spring? Here spring was one month late. When the keukenhof openend om march 23 the whole park -except the tress- was black. No grass (sown in every year) no flowers yet except I counted 3 crocusses and one early tiny iris. A very weird sight! Have a great shooting season in summer! Greetings Anna

said annaoldenhave 2006.06.15 at 00:23:13 PDT

Hi Sharon, As usual a very beautiful Spring album, I do so love the Spring, ours was so late this year, and when it did come it was gone olmost as soon. You are so lucky to have such a wonderful Garden on your doorstep, it is always so very well cared for and so lovely, I hope you are well and the very kindest of regards Ken

said hircock100 2006.06.22 at 23:22:20 PDT

Sharon & Bob - I did a search for "Chihuly" to see if others had something to share as I do and there you were and right in my own back yard too. Thoroughly enjoyed your work here and your many other albums too. Simply gifted work and your albums that have been featured, well congratulations. Honestly they should have included many of your other albums as well. Hope to see more and often. Thanks for sharing. Your neighbors in Saint Peters - Doug & Liz

said djteece 2006.06.24 at 21:38:46 PDT

Sharon and Bob, Wow..another amazing album. It is such a delight to see your photos and the beauty of the gardens. Thanks so much for visiting my flag album. God Bless, Jane

said janeloughney 2006.06.25 at 09:38:54 PDT

Hi Sharon, thank you for very nice comments in my guest book. The album you are referring to was featured in early January. I guess people have liked it a lot, so it remained in the top downloads ever since. Thank ou for taking your time to view my album. I derive a lot of pleasure from viewing yours. Sincerely, Majed in Texas.

said majedanani 2006.06.25 at 17:47:03 PDT

Dear Sharon, Thank you so much for your kind g/b entry. I'm so glad that you and Bob go to help with your grandson. My best wishes. Roza

said rozalia421 2006.06.27 at 16:30:46 PDT

Wow, what a spectacular view. You take such wonderfully beautiful pictures. I have enjoyed viewing your albums over these past months. Thanks for sharing

said kellimays 2006.07.01 at 22:27:58 PDT

Sometimes I go to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter.-Ansel Addams. You did it, Sharon!!! This album is unbelievable. Probably your next feature. I'm happy to hear of your grandson. My best wishes to him, the parents and of curse the grandparents. Thanks for the compliment on my flowers. This album is dedicated to all my friends. I would be honored if you would pic a flower for yourself. Drop mi a note and it will be dedicated to you. Take care and have a beautiful day. Heidi

said cleo85100 2006.07.02 at 10:57:41 PDT

Hi what amazing outstanding pefect wounderful ect... album theres no really words to say just how lovely this album is it just unbelivable beautiful great job Have a nice day Shlomo(Rehovot,Israel)

said thewise000 2006.07.04 at 22:16:35 PDT

please help me to make album with all of the pictures I need it.best wishes thanks girgis

said girgis121 2006.07.08 at 01:40:29 PDT

Thanks for sharing this beautiful album with all of us. Greetings from Israel,ELI

said eliko3_ 2006.07.08 at 07:52:52 PDT

It is so nice to see someone else that enjoys the true beuty all around us and your eye for the perfect shot is amazing!!! Your picture remind of the wonderful things there are to see in this country!! Thank You so Much for sharing the beauty for all of us to see!!!

said CheftsLady 2006.07.14 at 00:14:00 PDT

Hi,this is a great album,you have some beautiful pictures and well taken,color great too,thank you for sharing,take care Ann (Chester England)

said annedm1 2006.07.14 at 23:13:20 PDT

hi! extremely beautiful album. I love nature. And by your photographs I come to know that god is so great! given us such a beutiful flowers. You made my life colorful. Thankyou.

said antarchetna 2006.07.17 at 00:17:02 PDT

Dear Sharon, I always loved Chiculy's artistry, he has a show in New York until October and I hope to go there. Your albums is fantastic as always. Probably your next feature as Heidi says. Love and hugs for you both and for little grandson/kathy

said katifelkai 2006.07.21 at 20:01:16 PDT

What a beautiful botannical garden you have and how wonderful it had some of Chiculy's glass art as well. I invite you to check out bcharpen4 and bcharpen6 for the Huntington Gardens and Santa Barbara Botannical Garden and Lotus Land when you get a chance. Not as stunning as your album but lots of interesting things to find in them. Nancy

said bcharpen 2006.07.27 at 01:40:14 PDT

Hi there friend, fabulous album. Thank you dear for sharing. Take care. Hearted wishes from Egypt, Monir Gouda

said monirgouda 2006.07.27 at 11:57:59 PDT

Wow again! Looks like a fantastic place to visit in spring. Thanks for sharing. Best regards. Eva

said evahurst 2006.07.27 at 13:03:35 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob, Such a beautiful album. You have good eyes for colour and composition. I have enjoyed all of your albums that i have looked at so far. Thankyou so much for looking at my Butterflies up real close. You left glowing comments .. I loved them! I have a duck album I think you will like and my latest, just posted is flowers in real close up.I was amazed at what I found in the photos. Another few weeks before I can use my R hand ggrrr so frustrating. A real pleasure to hear from you regards poppy

said poppy1812 2006.08.01 at 00:33:12 PDT

Hi Sharon; Thank you so much for your kind words for my Bonsai and Japanese Gardens albumthat was featured on 4Aug20006. I loved putting it together and am glad that you enjoyed it. I am also a big Chihuly fan and this album is very special. I also have an album of some of his works. He grew up not far from where I live and he is our most famous artist here in the Pacific Northwest. The glass museum is only abut 30 minute drive from where I live now. Thank you for sharing. I am certain it must have been a very special day. Hugs, Marjie/Olympia,WA

said windflowers43 2006.08.07 at 08:02:32 PDT

Hi Sharon! I had already seen photos from this garden and I always find it soooo beautiful! It's one of the places I would like to visit if one day I go in USA. Of course, to see everything I would like to see I would need several months:) Congratulations for this wonderful, gorgeous album and thank you so much for sharing all this beauty. Warmest greetings from Portugal, Rosa

said quartominguante 2006.08.07 at 12:21:44 PDT

Hello Sharon and congratulations for this very fine portfolio of the Botanical Gardens in Missouri! This place is Esquisite and I can think of no better photographer to capture its' Beauty than YOU my friend!!! Only reason I didn't fill your e-mail with photo comments of praise is that right now, the WS site won't allow...its been so furstrating these past 9-days! :-( You have so many wonderful accolades from the community on this collection, all are so well deserving! ;-) I'm humbled and honored you(the teacher) have me as a favorite(the student), much appreciated Sharon! I also appreciate your very kind comments in my featured "F16" album yesterday, Thanks my friend! Take Care, have a Great Ending Summer & GB, Ted

said torretab 2006.08.23 at 12:28:18 PDT

Hello Sharon and congratulations for this very fine portfolio of the Botanical Gardens in Missouri! This place is Esquisite and I can think of no better photographer to capture its' Beauty than YOU my friend!!! Only reason I didn't fill your e-mail with photo comments of praise is that right now, the WS site won't allow...its been so furstrating these past 9-days! :-( You have so many wonderful accolades from the community on this collection, all are so well deserving! ;-) I'm humbled and honored you(the teacher) have me as a favorite(the student), much appreciated Sharon! I also appreciate your very kind comments in my featured "F16" album yesterday, Thanks my friend! Take Care, have a Great Ending Summer & GB, Ted

said torretab 2006.08.23 at 12:28:51 PDT

Sharon this album is absolutely gorgeous!! Would have commented on pretty much every single photo but it would have taken me so long to do themn justice :) Your photos really are beautiful and such an inspiration! Just wanted to add a thankyou for your comments in the blog the other day and I am sorry I didn't get back to replying - I find it hard to keep up! My photos are all back thankyou..seems to just be a temporary glitch as was explained. A little distressing when unexpected though! :) Hope you have a lovely week, hugs, Kate

said klb49100 2006.08.23 at 17:00:09 PDT

Hello, I just browsed around and found your beautiful album. It's more than wonderful!! I am inspired to dance now! Dance practice to celebrate those gardens and glass arts! Kuku

said linkuku 2006.08.26 at 14:52:14 PDT

Dear Sharon What a beautiful album this is so full of vibrant colours I would love to see those glass sculptures for real. Thanks so much for stopping by my Elmley album its an account I don't use very much. Digiscoping can be great fun when you get...

said jillbatchelor2 2006.09.08 at 03:10:35 PDT

...it right I have some pictures of Kestrel chicks taken from a huge distance in my Monkton album but its not easy either. Hope you have a great weekend. Love, Jill

said jillbatchelor2 2006.09.08 at 03:12:41 PDT

Hey Lovely Lady from the wild Midwest - isn't this the pot calling the kettle black (or however that goes) - WHERE are your pictures from colorado, huh!!!????LOL - although this was a working vacation (in-laws moving) I got tonns of pictures. But absolutely zero motivation to put them on right now. Things are still messy, people are poopy or have dissappeared, I am not having fun here anymore...doing some soul searching...thank you my critters are treating me like a queen, Munchkin the kitty hasn't left my side since returning, I just went to see my babe Aloof, who I used to ride (a horse btw,lol) and we schmoozed and smootched, I think he missed me. I hope to start riding again, back still bad off and on, but I so very much miss the horses...so big fat cowgirl hugs from Houston for right now and have a wonderful weekend (don't forget to send me an invite to your colorado album, o.k.???)Marita

said worldtripper3 2006.09.29 at 19:19:38 PDT

Hi Yours album is wonderfull. It very watchung on a screen with nice picture when wheater is bad (rainnig, cold, wind is blowing) and remebering nice time

said jacekzsbo 2006.10.08 at 22:23:00 PDT

Congratulations, beautiful album

said papomena 2007.01.29 at 22:42:35 PST

Lovely album, great shots..

said vcpearl 2007.03.27 at 14:14:08 PDT

Your flowers are beautiful, thanks for sharing this great album, Greetings Tim GREENLAND : )

said inuit1963 2007.04.12 at 05:18:08 PDT

Congratulations on having 3 of your flower photos included in the Spring Bouquet. That is really special to have that many included. Donna/NY

said debkd 2007.05.23 at 11:02:41 PDT

Wonderful album. Congratulation and thanks for sharing. It is gray and rainy here this morning. So, your pictures made up my day. Guy (Quebec, Canada).

said guy_mercier2000ca 11 months ago

Congratulations on being featured! Thanks for sharing.

said lovejoy 11 months ago

CONGRATULATIONS on your featured,Very well deserved choicen album,ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY************khaled

said amen2006 11 months ago

Love your album: the bright colors, the angles of your shots. Thanks for sharing them with us.

said lpt97 11 months ago

A simply magnificent album, your pictures have given so much joy and pleasure, thank you so much for sharing!

said cjjavens 10 months 30 days ago

I love this album with all the color. I enjoyed every shot. There are so many amazing ones in here and your macro shots are excellent! I'd see a setting I thought was the best only to find another and yet another! Congratulations on being featured, you certainly deserved it! Kindest regards!

said whimsycreek 10 months 28 days ago

i will have to come back later to see all of these beautiful flowers, bushes water and all of the pic on here delthi48

said delthi48 10 months 27 days ago

Congratulations on your feature of today on the garden section. As I said before, this is a jewel...Trudy

said hamiltrudy1 5 months 23 days ago

Hi Sharon. I can see why you are most viewed in gardens... You know what you like. You like what you see and do a great job showing the rest of us what you like and see. Keep up the great work.

said 63MissMimi19 3 months 7 days ago

Hi Sharon and Bob, Thank you very much for sharing these amazing images, which well deserve a feature. Best wishes, Kathryn

said kathjones100 2 months 29 days ago