Keith Bumgarner expressed interest in more of our garden adventures. If you can, send him a few of your fav garden stories. He would appreciate it.
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Given our five trips to Le Mans for the 24-hour races, we also managed to tour a few estates and gardens. Monet was famous for his unique artistic style going against the then super formal methods of the French. He did the same thing in his gardening. He and his team petitioned the village to divert the local river onto his estate. They created the now famous lily ponds. Then he proceeded to paint them. I recommend taking a day for a visit to his estate in Giverny, an easy train ride from Gard Nord.
Jumping to Monaco, Jardin Exotique de Monaco, high in the hills above the Med.
Created on the cliff over 100 years ago, this time capsule provided evidence from the grotto of Neanderthal bones. Be ready for steps and epic views. Easy parking and low fee to tour.
We seek out gardens as we serve clients and/or travel on our own for fun. With 57 trips to the UK and Europe, we now have seen some of the best gardens and race circuits.
Try to dedicate a day to Chateau Versailles. The estate is massive. If possible, visit on Sunday when all the fountains are playing synchronized music. We hired a carriage to help be certain we covered all of the property. Incredible history and gardens well preserved all available for a modest fee.
In the heart of Paris, Rodin’s home and gardens are not to be missed. In this one shot, I captured the Gold Domb of Napoleone’s Tomb, Eiffel’s Tower, Thinker, and my amazing wife, Sue. Rodin’s home and many sculptures are on display. In addition to our five racing events in France, we spent a month in Paris. What a glorious city.
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Two great Shots - Sue & then You !
As a docu ‘shooter will always have an eye to ‘great urban & ‘Civic Gardens.. but would also be remiss as a Professional & Personal VJ / DJ ..
(the very First some say - in Banff, Canada - Opening The Silver City Saloon - then The Banff Springs Hotel - Clubhouse eh - while bartending too !)
- thus to Not Mention ‘In The Garden’ - Best of Van Morrison.. might be a great ‘fail..
- indeed ‘two dancers might share a magical private ‘interpretation in their backyard ‘garden !
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