Jon and I went on a photo adventure to Cranbrook gardens on Sunday afternoon. We used to go to Cranbrook all the time when we were dating and just recently realized that it had been a while since we visited. They have a beautiful Bog Garden and Oriental Garden on the property. We spent most of our time in the Oriental Garden enjoying the views.
gingko leaves
Japanese anenome
requisite shot of Jon filming
We're looking forward to more trips to the gardens this fall and in the wintertime. The gardens are really well maintained and remind us a lot of our time in Kyoto, Japan.
yellow japanese anenome
You can see the rest of the photos from our afternoon here.
I didn't you lived in Michigan. I was just out at Cranbrook for work last week. :) They do have quite the impressive campus. I love your photos! I may have to go out there myself to play around as well. I am sure it is gorgeous in the fall!
Posted by: Nichole | 25 August 2009 at 04:53 PM
Looks so calming and lovely. The bridge is beautiful.
Posted by: Stephanie | 25 August 2009 at 05:31 PM
gorgeous! that bridge picture is especially stunning!
Posted by: CMV | 25 August 2009 at 05:57 PM
What a beautiful place! Where is Cranbrook? The funny thing is that I live on Cranbrook Road!! But obviously not the same one. :-)
Posted by: Barbara | 25 August 2009 at 06:17 PM
such lovely pictures - thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: melissa | 25 August 2009 at 06:35 PM
Hey, I grew up in Troy!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | 25 August 2009 at 07:10 PM
Lovely! So very serene!
Posted by: Randi | 25 August 2009 at 11:00 PM
Gosh I haven't been to Cranbrook in years! We used to go to the Science museum all the time, and the gardens as well. Lovely pics!!!
Posted by: Allie | 26 August 2009 at 01:24 AM
That garden sure is beautiful! I love visiting the gardens in the winter time-it's less crowded and just as beautiful, just in different ways.
Posted by: jessica | 26 August 2009 at 06:48 PM