Inspiring Photo: Swimming Pool #12305071

Swimming Pool

Uploaded: October 05, 2011 02:55:27

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At the 100-acre Hortulus Farms and Gardens in Wrightstown, Pennsylvania, early July, 2011.
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This is where we saw one of the rescue-dog pets checking out his territory (in my post of several days ago). At the top of the gently sloping grassy hill (left, middle) is a small, beautiful pet cemetery where lie the couple's beloved deceased pets over the past 30 years. It is a beautiful spot with a magnificent gazebo, ample benches, and gorgeous plantings.
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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Avril Young October 05, 2011

Beautiful capture and what a lovely pet cemetery...Pennsylvania must be very beautiful Michelle... #1413058

Michael G. Marshall October 05, 2011

Beautiful image, Michelle! Michael #9717259

Gord MacEachern October 05, 2011

Wow, what a lovely place, photographed beautifully!!! #9717268

Michelle Alton October 05, 2011

Here's a view of the Pet Cemetery. #9717277

Danny B. Head October 05, 2011

Nice capture..greats blue water! #9717289

Gregory R. Gaskin October 05, 2011

What a great pet cemetery, but is it my imagination or are there two rafts in the fountain? #9717322

Michelle Alton October 05, 2011

There ARE two rafts...this is a swimming pool, Greg! #9717323

Anita Hogue October 05, 2011

An absolutely gorgeous place, Michelle! #9717331

Douglas Pignet October 05, 2011

nice capture w/great comp & pov...well done #9717350

Jeff Robinson October 05, 2011

Outstanding color and clarity! #9717419

Alan L. Borror October 05, 2011

Wonderful scenic with great color, Michelle! The narrative was quite interesting. #9717427

Paul E. Earl October 05, 2011

Wonderful image. #9717441

Jack Gaskin October 05, 2011

BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

Jack #9717518

Karen E. Michaels October 05, 2011

very well presented Michelle.
Would make a great travel piece.
Your words also make excellent copy. #9717547

R. J. Laudenbacher October 05, 2011

Such a beautiful capture of a beautiful place, Michelle. #9717562

Stacey Williams October 05, 2011

Beautiful image Michelle. Nice to have the back story to it. The pet cemetery looks lovely as well. #9717568

Monnie Ryan October 05, 2011

A beautiful, special garden, Michelle! #9717716

Yulianto Soeroso October 05, 2011

lovely shot with nice color and environment especialy wheather #9717723

Agnes Fegan October 05, 2011

So beautiful Michelle...especially refreshing in the summer I would think! #9717814

John Rivera October 05, 2011

What a beautiful capture! #9717822

Jack Ryan October 05, 2011

Beautiful location...beautiful, well composed image. #9717826

Tiia Vissak October 05, 2011

a wonderful shot! #9718049

Mike Clime October 05, 2011

Wow, wouldn't it be nice to have a pool like that! Beautiful capture and great sky, Michelle! #9718307

John Connolly October 05, 2011

What a delightful water feature for this beautiful garden, Michelle! It lookes like a perfect day to me! #9718513

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 05, 2011

It's places like this that make me wish I was a gold fish
OR a lucky penny ;0)

Gorgeous Capture Mickey

PS
I have an A P B out for Mr Happy ;0) #9718549

Renee Doyle October 05, 2011

Great colours and comp Michelle!! #9718659

Barbara Waldoch October 05, 2011

Lovely capture, Michelle! #9718760

Patrick Rouzes October 05, 2011

Beautiful colors, clarity, perspective, comp & mood captured here! Lovely image, Michelle! #9718809

Mary Dimitriw October 05, 2011

What a gorgeous peaceful place Michelle and you've captured that so well. Beautiful. #9719076

Heather Loewenhardt October 05, 2011

Wonderful framing of the water with all that greenery. The sky compliments the water colour beautifully. I really like the variety of shapes within the background garden. It must be such a beautiful place. #9719081

David Phalen October 05, 2011

That is one fancy swimming pool!! Beautiful comp, light, colors and sky!! Love It!!

The pet cemetery is beautiful!! #9719092

Ian M. Hill October 05, 2011

Nice capture Michelle,and I do like the pet cemetery. #9719166

Rona L. Schwarz October 05, 2011

Beautiful capture of this gorgeous farm and garden, Michelle! And I love the pet cemetery. Thanks for sharing the story - you have so many of them! #9719274

Stefania Barbier October 06, 2011

it's a wonderful place and capture MIchelle! #9719368

Brett Dolsen October 06, 2011

Looks like a great summer spot with a few bikinis around the pool Michelle!!Great landscape composition! #9719421

Terry Cervi October 06, 2011

Such a beautiful place and a beautiful capture, Michelle! You picked a great day to visit! #9720753

Millie A. Talarico October 06, 2011

Gorgeous garden and awesome intense colors!! #9721032

Jeffrey R. Bange October 07, 2011

Absolutely beautiful capture Michelle, can't wait to see if you make it back for the fall colors. #9721927

Mariann Kovats October 08, 2011

Beautiful capture, of this gorgeous place, Michelle! Fantastic colors! #9722977

Emile Abbott October 08, 2011

Gorgeous capture of this beautiful place Michelle. My yard is a pet cemetery with 8 pets in rest. #9723818

Deborah C. Lewinson October 08, 2011

Outstanding capture of this gorgeous scene, Michelle!

Debby #9724255

Marilyn K. Lincecum October 08, 2011

Beautiful comp, color, detail treatment. Love the clouds. #9724440

Alex T. Mizuno October 09, 2011

Striking colors and lighting! Even the cloud formation is in harmony with the shape of the trees. Beautiful work Michelle! #9724806

Judy Foxworthy October 09, 2011

What a wonderful place and the pet cemetary is special. Beautiful image, Michelle! #9725581

Tammy Espino November 16, 2011

Congrats on your awesome finalist! :) #9808992

Heather Loewenhardt November 16, 2011

Michelle on this finalist award. Good luck in the next round. #9809002

Ian M. Hill November 16, 2011

Congratulations Michelle,good luck for the next round. #9809050

Terry Cervi November 16, 2011

Congrats on your very pretty finalist, Michelle! #9809348

Ann Coates November 16, 2011

Congratulations Michelle, this is so pretty. #9809384

Phyllis H. Burchett November 16, 2011

Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Michelle! #9809508

Jeffrey R. Bange November 16, 2011

Congratulations Michelle and best of luck in the next round. #9809646

Jeana Clark November 16, 2011

Wish this was my backyard!
Outstanding shot Michelle!!!
Congratulations on your Finalist!!!
Good Luck in the Next Round!!
~J~ #9809844

Jessica Jenney November 16, 2011
Congratulations, Michelle on your beautiful finalist! #9809896

Phyllis A. Houghton November 16, 2011
Congratulations on your finalist Michelle. I love the vivid colors and different shades of blue in sky and water. Nice work! #9809939

Mary Timman November 16, 2011
Congratulations on your fabulous finalist! Good Luck in the next round . #9809973

Carol L. Fowler November 16, 2011
Congrats- Fantastic Finalist! #9810031

Randy D. Dinkins November 16, 2011
Great capture Michelle, congratulations. #9810269

Neal D. Hatcher November 16, 2011
Congrats and good luck #9810396

Alex T. Mizuno November 16, 2011
Congratulations on your lovely Finalist image Michelle!! #9810402

Marilyn K. Lincecum November 16, 2011
Beautiful Michelle...Congratulations on a fantastic finalist. #9810782

Julianne Bradford November 16, 2011
Congrats on this beautiful finalist Michelle! #9810880

Rona L. Schwarz November 16, 2011
So happy to see these beautiful gardens and grounds again, Michelle! It is a lovely scene. Congratulations on the Finalist and Good Luck in the next round! #9811059

Stefania Barbier November 16, 2011
WTG congratulations on your finalist!!! #9811330

Patti Coblentz November 16, 2011
Wow, such a beautiful place and capture, Michelle!
Congratulations on your finalist! #9811359

Debbie Bray November 17, 2011
Congratulations Michelle!! Well done on your finalist! #9811603

Renee Doyle November 17, 2011
Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist Michelle!!! #9811691

Nadia Paul November 17, 2011
Congrats on your beautiful finalist Michelle! #9811938

Marilyn Cornwell November 17, 2011
How great to see this wonderful image of Hortulus Farm as a Finalist! Congratulations, Michelle! #9812094

Deborah C. Lewinson November 17, 2011
Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Michelle!
Best wishes for the next round!
Debby #9812164

Danny B. Head November 17, 2011
Great image, Michelle! Congrats! #9812367

Renata Gusciora November 17, 2011
Big congratulations on this wonderful finalist,Michelle!!!:-) #9812391

Patricia A. Casey November 17, 2011
Yaaaaaaaaayyyyyy Michelle! Congratulations on the FINALIST.....All the very best for the next round! Cheers =^..^= #9812975

Ann H. Belus November 17, 2011
Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Michelle! #9813047

Mitch Spence November 17, 2011
Summer's gone now, but we can look at this lovely green scene round about January. Congratulations, Michelle. #9813428

Marijana Fajgl November 17, 2011
Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Michelle! #9813635

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 17, 2011
Congratulations on your awesome Finalist Michelle! I love this..
jo ann c. #9813815

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 17, 2011
Beautiful Finalist, Michelle! Congratulations! #9814491

Carol Eade November 17, 2011
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Michelle! #9814750

Tamara K. Walker November 17, 2011
Beautiful scene, congratulations. #9815158

Michele Peterson November 17, 2011
Very pretty, Michelle, I love the wonderful colors you've captured! Congratulations on this finalist! #9815612

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 19, 2011
HUGE Congratulations Michelle on your beautiful finalist!~~~ #9818785

ALLEN O. HOWARD November 19, 2011
Congratulations Michelle! A beautiful scene! #9818909

Merna L. Nobile December 02, 2011
Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna
#9844081

Laura E. Swan January 24, 2012

What a beauty Michelle! :D #9940308

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