Yesterday as I was going from one place to another, I unexpectedly came upon a hidden treasure. I had taken a “wrong” turn (turned out to be exactly where I was meant to be) at the stop sign to my right was this beautiful green house and garden. Tucked within East Rock Park in New Haven, CT is the Pardee Rose Garden and Greenhouse. With the late morning air crispy with springtime and the light so sparkly…my car turned into the parking lot. I had no idea what was awaiting, with my camera I adventured into the greenhouse. The keeper of the space, Matthew, gave me a tour of the greenhouses filled with sprouting plants in various stages. He then brought me into the main greenhouse and tucked in the back among the tropical, luscious plants was a pool of Dancing Water!!!! That was all I needed to see…an hour later, after photographing the water, I felt refreshed, blessed, and so happy I took the “wrong” turn.
Water is, of all things, most yielding… seeking its own level… a gift
New Haven has so many treasures in it…unfortunately not everyone sees them. So glad you got a chance to catch it…maybe I should venture there for lunch one day and get recharged! The Warblers are due back too…usually by May1st the park is filled with special birds…Thanks for sharing!
Hi Rosemary,
Love the pix the movement and the funnel shapes are amazing…..and water is so soothing. I’m planning to go next week.
Nan
What a lovely shimmer dance! How wonderful to have captured that movement! Ever, Janet
Rose,
How very wonderful this story be! I love the close up of the Witch Hazel-my favorite winter blooming tree. I’ve planted dozens of them over the years. But really, your photos of water forms are what really stand out for me. I can see these hanging in my home or office. Have you read the book ‘Sensitive Chaos’? This may just be the book you’ve been waiting for if not. I studied at Emerson College (UK), and became surrounded by the study of flow forms whence came this book.
http://steinerbooks.org/detail.html?id=9781855840553
I hope you Nutmegers survived the winter storms without too much damage. Now…SPRING!
Your words and work are very inspiring.
All the best,
Scott
beautiful!!! love the black and white. i can almost see the water moving… i always thought of the sound of water over rocks and falls as singing. thank you for the glimpse of serenity and purpose, and so what if you found yourself there “by mistake” love and feathers to you!! -bonnie–
Beautiful. My first thought of ultra sound brings me to birth, womb and security within. Life flows like water. Thank you for your friendship and loving presence in our lives. Joyce
just wanted to say you do very lovely Photography work!!
your writing and photos have such great synergy…totally enjoyed them.
i kept thinking about the three photos of water you showed us in class, with the wonderful story. it was really touching. thank you!