This brought to mind how our perceptions of things change over time, what we notice, what interests us during different seasons of our lives. Interesting that since the early 90's when I started visiting Heronswood on a regular basis and until just now, this view was noticed but not really appreciated.
Now I find it quite compelling. The contrast between the grid and the bare vine, nature and artifice is compelling. The center reminds me of confetti/streamer stained glass and has my mind thinking of how this could easily be interpreted in a leaded glass panel.
One of the many joys of gardening is experiencing new beauty every day and in every season.
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So true about how our perceptions change and how that image would be a beautiful glass motif. I think the whole thing has a very Asian feel to it; quite lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour post makes me think how it is also funny how different people notice different things. The one time I visited Heronswood, I took note of this immediately. In fact, I spend quite a while photographing it. My post is of a completely different nature. Can you believe I was so flustered, I forgot what day it was...sheesh!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a 90's visit to Heronswood to look back on, and see what I remember from then. It is so true how what we notice, and how we relate to it, changes over time. Thanks for the beautiful images!
ReplyDeleteA perfect example of the value of framing views in the garden!
ReplyDeleteA very nice shot! I love what you've done with the color in each. The vines and the panel would a make a compelling design for a stained glass window. I don't remember ever seeing this at Heronswood. I'm always so focused on the plants.
ReplyDeleteI do love garden vignettes being framed in this way. It is reminiscing of Chinese garden style, where such 'windows' are repeated throughout.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I find myself catching glimpses of vignettes of my garden through my windows as new things come into bloom or catch a sunbeam.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about how our perceptions change over the years. Something old can suddenly become precious.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! The first thing I thought of was a stained glass window. The hardest part would be deciding which color to do it in, every one of your photos is lovely. :-)
ReplyDeleteSo fun to find treasures in the garden that previously went unnoticed! What a lovely vignette.
ReplyDeleteIsn't this the truth? Maybe this is one of the gifts of getting older. Our bodies decline but our minds mature and we become better at observing the obscurities. I like that.
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