POTD 05-26-07 Italian Water Garden at Longwood Gardens
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The area that is now known as Longwood Gardens is the creation of Pierre duPont, former chairman of both General Motors and the duPont Corporation. The land was originally acquired by the Pierce family in the 1700s from William Penn. The Pierce family farmed the land and planted trees, turning it into a premier arboretum in the area, known as Pierce's Woods. In 1906, unable to afford the land anymore, the Pierce family decided to sell the arboretum so that the trees could be used for lumber. Not wanting this to happen, Pierre duPont purchased the land from the Pierce family. DuPont soon developed the land into what would become Longwood Gardens. He built a large indoor conservatory consisting of 20 indoor garden rooms, as well as a ball room complete with a pipe organ. He also constructed 3 large fountains on the grounds (Main Fountain, Italian Water Garden and the Outdoor Theatre), a bell tower with a carillon that chimes every hour, a topiary garden and many outdoor gardens. In 1937 the Longwood Foundation was created and in 1946 the foundation was chartered with running Longwood Gardens for the enjoyment of the general public. Pierre duPont died in 1954.
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131 comments
So beautiful with the colors. Wish I lived closer to experience the Longwood Gardens. Congratulations on getting the POTD. Leslie Oregon
said lesjand
Congratulations.
said erdogan41
Congrats again on being featured as Members Choice in the Flowers section of Home & Garden! Thanks for sharing... June
said lovejoy
Simply Great!Your photos are an extraordinary pleasure to view. Thank you for sharing, regards!
said mirjana316
This picture is breath taking. Very beautiful.
said Link360
IT IS VERY SERENE. VERY CALMING. YOU CAN FEEL A SENSE OF HISTORY AND PEACE HERE.
said knkgrandma
congratulations by your picture is very nice, and so is very interesting the comment about these gardens
said tomatoe08
We have been there and loved it. It has been ahile, so when I saw this, it brought back memories. Now in KS. Thank you for this...
said bkanderson62
beautiful..check out my shots
said cuffy
great
said digimenantesty
Magnificent !
said liemlu2002
great POTD picture. Thank you for your description too - it helps to know a bit about the history. Thank you for sharing
said wlach
Awesome shot. Great timing for a bird to be captured amongst all.
said mmuniz21
Es admirable la preocupación de un empresario visionario, Pierre duPont, que no sólo compró el arboretum que estaba en venta y corrÃa el peligro de ser destrozado por los aserraderos, sino que incluso lo desarrolló y lo convirtió en hermosos jardines y fuentes. Que esta hermosa historia sirva para entusiasmar a otros empresarios concientes de la necesidad de la preservación de nuestro ambiente.
said zompopohn
Hello Ira, my late CONGRATULATIONS on your magnificent POTD two days ago! What a wonderful place. I enjoyed your caption about the history of Longwood Gardens. It's always nice to learn a bit more. I hope you had a wonderful feature day! - Galit
said 854847
Its a nice to waterfall in a garden, its wonderfull. Rajender
said rajender315
Beautiful! Makes you wish you were there
said dogwon95
very beautiful.. a masterpiece of art that applied into a garden.. and thats amazing shot too..
said sofia_r07
What a wonderful photo and remarkable color. I like the light and the shadows as well; but most of all, I like the fact that you took the time to enter a lengthy history of these gardens. It's nice to gain a bit of knowledge about places not yet visited.
said jodi_coyote
Magnificent photography.
said oneal994
A wonderful photo and a wonderful description! Very nice to know all of the details....great work!
said puppie90
I thought for sure I left you a message...but I scrolled down to see what I said last time...& my message isn't here!!! Maybe I forgot to leave it...I thought I had congradulated you on being featured? I used this pic to send E-Cards to friends!!! Thank you! agapi, desiree rose
said panheadcissy
I thought this an excelent shot when I first saw it a month ago.. Belated Congraulations on it being featured POTD yesterday!! regards poppy
said poppy1812
beautiful garden !
said elgringo67
Where is this Longwood Gardens ????
said catchthewave1
The clarity of the picture is outstanding; it looks like I'm really there. I love the contrast of the green grass and blue water. Great picture!
said pnfaivre
CONGRATULATIONS on having the POTD. Beautiful photo.
said joyce914
Congratulations on POTD featured picture, Ira! A fitting farewell accolade, and well-deserved. Again, I will miss your pictures, but I'll be back to see the progress on your gazebo. I wish you all the best! Barbara
said barbicat108
this is a fabulous image!! stunning! enjoy your feature today!! ~April
said quirkyartist
A very beautiful picture, congratulations on your POTD!
said nttl2k1
very , very pretty .. thank you for this lovely picture !!
said winmac130
Congrats Ira. Such a gorgeous POTD. You do deserve it, as this is a fabulous photo.
said patsylaird
it is comforting to see such beauty, that has been preserved for the people in perpetuity. thankyou
said hitsch01
gorgeous
said Kristynita
Very beautiful shot and a wonderful album. Congratulations on being featured with it! Ray
said mccoyray
Not only is the picture beautiful capturing the water, but I love it when the photographer takes the time and effort to give us a description of what we are viewing. Thanks for doing that. Congratulations on your POTD. It is well deserved. Enjoy your day in the limelight....Marion
said headrick
A really nice photo
said vvurpillat
this pic very good
said emadhamdan103
Beautiful & impressive.
said donmck100
Wow, Ira, this is amazing! No wonder it's the feature for today - huge congrats to you. Years ago I bought an inexpensive little Welsh pony mare that came in an auction lot from out West somewhere. I was astonished when I got her registration papers and discovered she had been bred by a member of the DuPont family (Mrs. Austin DuPont)who lived on another family estate called Liseter Hall. They all seem to have been wonderful stewards of the land. ~ Brenda
said faranya100
As soon as I saw it, I recognized it. I grew up in Chester County, PA, even though I am no longer there. My friend and I visited Longwood Gardens at least once or twice a month many years ago before there was a charge for it. Such a beautiful place. I couldn't wait to download this photo. Thank you so much for the picture and for the memories it has brought back.
said ladyjonc
Such a beautiful capture. Lovely colours and well composed photograph. I enjoyed the view.Congratulations on the feature.
said windflowers43
güzel
said sedosss
wow this is so wonderland and wonderfull!!
said pjlock350
Way to go Ira, Congrats on being featured today!!
said grma_of6
Congratulations on POTD This is just lovely i dont know what reall to say this is just lovely
said thewise000
Excelent shot, beautiful album congratulations
said papomena
Ira, you have become downright famous in the Webshots world and amongst those of us who 'live' here and this is beautiful! Congratulations on your POTD, with cheers from Leslie!
said bisquitzoe
very cool and very pretty .
said jstigall4201945
Cool photo!
said keithandlaura
beautiful. and that little robin posing for the pix!
said gingyjaye
How wonderful you photo was featured on the home page, congratulations it really is outstanding
said erinrex
MARVELLOUS!!!!!GREAT SHOT.CONGRATS ON POTD.
said abhishikta1810
HERMOSO
said YAMIN_FARAON
Congratulations on being chosen as POTD These beautiful gardens are so deserving of the spotlight..Thanks for the wonderful history lesson also...Be Safe & Happy...Grizz
said wingnut209
very nice
said denney122
Beautiful picture, it´s amazing!
said coquitoprieto
this is breath taking. Check out some of mine
said cuffy
The arches formed by the water jetting out perfectly captured, each and everyone of them!
said zorro3692
WOW!!! What a sight this must be if a photo is so impressive! Congratulations for having this shot featured on the front page!!!
said tanaka62
Beautiful photo and I enjoyed and appreciate the history.
said garnetfury
WOW! Beautiful and original Gardens. Congratulations! and thank you very much for sharing. I will visit that. Thanks!Norisna from Toronto
said normais
Nice picture, well done. I can almost hear the water. Congrats on POTD.
said NeelyMargory
Wonderful lines of water.Congratulations.Gia nluca
said gianlutard88
I like this shot! Beautiful fountain and garden and thanks for the information. Congratulations on your POTD!!! Dan
said dannywhitedog
Beauyfull, relaxing garden.
said jojocan
Spectacular! Great Shot!
said laurynlynnkellerma...
Congratulations Ira! I loved this the first time I saw it and love it now. As Sharon above said, this is really one of my favs in the 3 a Week Challenge also. Responding to all these gb entries should take awhile! LOL. Hugs, Sharon from Minnesota
said sharwils
Hi Ira, Was in Delaware last year and had a chance to see Longwood. This brought back some lovely memories. This is one of the most breath-taking pictures that I have seen. Keep up the awesome work..... Best Regards
said harishvnathan
Hi Ira, Was in Delaware last year and had a chance to see Longwood. This brought back some lovely memories. This is one of the most breath-taking pictures that I have seen. Keep up the awesome work..... Best Regards
said harishvnathan
Congratulations, Ira, for the featured photo of the day. This was one of my favs from your 3 photos a week challenge. Greetings, Sharon
said photoop23
Congratulations on this wonderful garden being chosen as POTD and I enjoyed learning the history too. - connie
said coni_fer01
Hey Ira! Well done and congratulations my friend. This is a marvelous shot and well deserved POTD.
said bearfolk
You're on a roll Ira! Congratulations on this awesome POTD!!!Would I love to wake up to a Garden like this in the AM from my balcony :D! Great commentary too! Have a wonderful holiday weekend! Marita
said worldtripper3
What a beautiful photo with excellent colors ... CONGRATULATIONS for having it chosen for today's POTD! Have fun in the *limelight* ... Judy aka L@dybug, FL
said ladybug591
Thank-you Mr duPont for saving this land, and thank-you Ira for showing us .. The gardens are gorgeous
said foxyfloridalady
Beautiful
said lizk65
this is a great shot!!
said carlitowwe
Wow, this is gorgeous!!
said verite0330
Hi Iraongratulations on having POTD you deserve it.Thisis a wonderful album as I have said before. Enjoy your day...Sandra
said sandrajacktrips
Very beautiful
said iceeagle
Very beautiful
said iceeagle
it is a good pic
said sharf01
Congratulations on POTD. Appreciated the descriptive info as well. Carol
said albertsville
Hi, Ira! Congrats on your POTD! (Couldn't beat Yair: LOL!) Very lovely and refreshing capture--feel like taking a dip in those fountains right now! Miriam
said opera166
Enchanting view, congratulations !
said theskywalker69_3
Congratulations on the POTD, the picture is beautiful! Regards from Finland, Merike
said lovejoy485
very nice
said eks_1971
very nice
said eks_1971
Beautiful shot, Ira! Great composition and color, and the shadows are lovely. Congratulations on POTD; it's well deserved. Vicky
said vvvquilts
WoW.. This is a wonderful shot. Congrats on being selected for photo of the day
said Darlaree
NIce
said lynpierre
One of the most wonderful garden picture ever showed. So worty beeing the POTD. Big Swedish Congratulations;Anne-Mari e
said anmali
Pretty
said Echo44
Congratulations on the POTD of this very beautiful water garden. Enjoy your day and thank you for sharing. Greetings Marlene
said 22338
Ira, congratulations on having this beautiful pictures featured as Webshots POTD! Enjoy your very busy day (and week...). Best wishes, Yair.
said ykarelic4
A beautiful pic, a gorgeous garden ... and a great and interesting caption! Thank you for all info about this very special place! Roberto
said olditaliantree
wonderful garden, a great place to sped the afternoon. Thanks for this information too, something to learn and preserve for the future.
said mtnets
Spellbinding place,very nice shot Ira.
said lazarildi100
Gorgeous shot & great information thanks for both!! You do good work!!
said grma_of6
Hi Ira! This photo is a beauty! I've heard of Longwood Gardens, but never had the pleasure of visiting there. Thanks for all the info in the caption. Love the refreshing cool feeling to this photo. Thanks for the congrats on my Filter photo winning 3rd. I was surprised to return home this afternoon and find it there. With all the talented entries, I feel very honored to have won--everyone deserved to win. Greetings, Sharon from Missouri
said photoop23
Beautiful garden and such lovely colours. thanks for all the info Ira. William Penn came from a little town very close to me, although I never met the guy! ;)
said a90six
very pretty - thank you for the background story!
said carney179
Oh my! How beautiful!!!
said KrisApplegate
Wonderful image. A peaceful place there.
said utehempel
This is a garden that I have always wanted to visit. These are beautiful fountains and the colors are wonderful
said erinrex
Outstanding Shot this is beautiful
said thewise000
This is drop dead gorgeous. How a garden can be so green when the trees are in winter yet. Great capture, I'd love to see it. M
said MistyMee101
Ira, that's a beautiful water garden! The picture is very beautiful, you did a good job here.
said ykarelic4
Wonderful subject love the detailed description.
said lizk65
WOW! Ira, I love the scenes from Longwood Gardens, this is a view I have never seen, and beautifully taken, with the blue sky reflected in the pools. Thanks for sharing this lovely place with us. Greetings and hugs from, OKLAHOMA. Susie
said segseven
I do so love water gardens, nice capture.
said luvnartusa
Beautiful garden Ira, with a lot of history. The pools and fountains are exquisite. Wonderful brillant green lawns. Excellent shot!
said rrayr55
This truly is a lovely water garden here...Such a nice legacy he left behind for all to enjoy...Great story line here Ira...My hat goes off to Mr. Dupont...
said umpa1
Very nice garden and interesting comments! Perfect shot, Ira!
said huguette296100
Oh Ira, this is beautiful! Makes me want to be there strolling among the gardens and fountains.
said velcrogirl
Thank you for the compliment, you've made on my photos. And I must confess that your pictures are also able to be put on a postcard! JP
said jopol102
Beautiful shot, Ira! The light and shadows of the fountain are great and your caption is so interesting. Thanks for share this beauty! Warmest. Claudia, Italy
said sstarlights
Hurray for Dupont!Your photo is so pretty that I now have it as wallpaper on my computer. Very good shot, Ira. Love it. Sharon
said sharwils2
It is so beautiful. I had visit this garden and atate at July 1982. This was my first visit to the U S A , and I had traveled with my wifee for 8 weeks from coast to coastby cars and plains that brought me from one destinetion to another. Thanks for the wonderful memory that returen to me.
said ranyaari100
What a gift for everyone, great shot and wonderful information. Thanks!
said hamiltrudy1
An excelent shot and magnificient gardens indeed. What a history. Amazing, as Australian only goes back just over 200 years we have nothing build that is this old. Thankyou for the comments onthe Vintage cars. If you would like to see more of these old beauties go here to Brians (waterl00) album http://rides.webshots.com/album/557706550IWXDot?start=0
said poppy1812
And a bird in the foreground to set it off all so nicely. Gorgeous composition.
said sueberger
One word to it: BEAUTIFUL!Thnak you for bringing this to us to see....Marra
said rosemarra
I love water gardens!!! This is a fantastic shot of a great beautiful fountains..Sandra
said sandrajacktrips
Very awesome shot and view of these delightful fountains...one day I am going to these garden.
said kellimays
Nice use of the available colour in this one Ira. I like it a lot. By the way, congrats on your 3rd placing in the recent WS challenge - great stuff!!
said georgieboy98
Thank goodness for the millionaires who so generously created public gardens such as this! Enjoyed the history of it. Thanks, Ira! Barbara in Arkansas
said barbicat108
Very Italian,,,,beautiful gardens, wish it were mine. Great photo Ira. ~Vickie~
said vickie1945
This is a gorgeous garden....The long shadows make the image even more interesting.
said bearfolk
Beautiful water garden Ira, nice capture of the water action.
said missdee101
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