Many thanks, Paul. Indeed, mind you, I wouldn’t want to be responsible for the upkeep of it all. At least it’s now under the auspices of Scottish National Trust, so that us peasants can go see, too😏😎.
But that's the thing, Ralph. In most cases, those who own such places usually have the wherewithal with which to maintain the homes / lifestyles to which they have become accustomed.
It's funny you should say that.. as I was typing my comment I was thinking that they only have to make the decisions, it's up to the others to actually do the work. At least these days under NT of S things are a little more open to all. It looks like they run quite a sought-after horticultural educational program.
The NT / NTS does some great work. I used to be a member but left (some years ago) as a result of some 'overly zealous' individuals who decided that I shouldn't be allowed to take photographs. I wasn't using flash and I wasn't even indoors. They decided that my camera was a 'professional' camera. I explained that I'm strictly amateur but it made no difference to the wannabe parking attendant. They even said that they would confiscate my camera if I wanted to continue my visit.
Many thanks, Søren! Sadly, I don’t know what they’re called, either. I do know that they’re quite photogenic😊. I also know that I want to go back again sometime, probably to shoot b+w on film, something I kept thinking as we walked around 🙂.
Looks a beautiful place. Love the close up flower shots.
Thanks, Mark! 🙂 It is a very pleasant place to be.
Love the punchy colours of the flowers
Thanks, Hrish!🙂
Such a beautiful garden, Ralph - thank you for sharing! I especially love the images of the butterflies on the flowers - just stunning!
Many thanks, Todd. It is, indeed, a lovely place.
Lovely stuff, Ralph. How the other 0.0000001% live, eh?
Many thanks, Paul. Indeed, mind you, I wouldn’t want to be responsible for the upkeep of it all. At least it’s now under the auspices of Scottish National Trust, so that us peasants can go see, too😏😎.
But that's the thing, Ralph. In most cases, those who own such places usually have the wherewithal with which to maintain the homes / lifestyles to which they have become accustomed.
It's funny you should say that.. as I was typing my comment I was thinking that they only have to make the decisions, it's up to the others to actually do the work. At least these days under NT of S things are a little more open to all. It looks like they run quite a sought-after horticultural educational program.
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/castledouglas/threavegardens/index.html
The NT / NTS does some great work. I used to be a member but left (some years ago) as a result of some 'overly zealous' individuals who decided that I shouldn't be allowed to take photographs. I wasn't using flash and I wasn't even indoors. They decided that my camera was a 'professional' camera. I explained that I'm strictly amateur but it made no difference to the wannabe parking attendant. They even said that they would confiscate my camera if I wanted to continue my visit.
Mm, you can certainly do without thar kind of jobsworth. No wonder you were put off..
Somewhere in there is a squirrel living a better life than me. Beautiful photos!
Btw, @Radimp, thank you for the kind comment ☺️
Haha! Who knows? If there is, hopefully it’s a red and not a grey😄
Excellent set! I don't know what the proper term is for the lidded upside down clay pots, but really like that one! Looks like a great spot to visit.
Many thanks, Søren! Sadly, I don’t know what they’re called, either. I do know that they’re quite photogenic😊. I also know that I want to go back again sometime, probably to shoot b+w on film, something I kept thinking as we walked around 🙂.
Looks like a great place to shoot, so many opportunities to capture nature and man-made subjects. Thanks for sharing! Beautiful.
Many thanks, KB! I definitely want to return.
That skeletal tree photo is really nice Ralph!
Thanks, Shital!🙂