The Philadelphia Flower Show opened Sunday for the winter-weary among us. Flower shows probably aren't my thing, but the flowers weren't the main attraction for me anyway.
The problem with the flower show includes the crowds. And the heat (it is always to hot). And the artificiality of it all. But there are bits of beauty amidst the kitsch. As well as the occasional photo op.
Like this (or this).
The hanging gardens of Philadelphia. A young boy (perhaps 10?) psyched it out. The white flowers are mountain top snow. The blue the ocean. With the others the terrain between.
*****
There is dirty snow on the ground. And spring is still three weeks away. So I guess any flower is a good flower. But I can't what to get out in the woods, with flowers blooming all about.
And no crowds.
7 comments:
I know... you went for the dumplings...
I think you found the best of the show...these are all so stunning and unique in their own right! It is so nice to see color!
Stupendous! Love these colors and your captures of them. What is in these globes to give them their color and diversity??
@ Laura: Ummm ... dumplings ...
@ Tammy: Thanks!
@ Iona: I guess the globes are filled with food coloring. I do not know for sure.
Don't think just plain food coloring in those flasks would give them the bubbly look. Perhaps clear marbles with food colored water???
@ Iona: There are no marbles in the globes. What you are seeing is the reflection of all the other globes in each globe.
Guess that makes sense. Yet, it looks bubbly in the photo, which is adds to the unique aspect.
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