The Frog Pond...

[fajrdrako]

I have a favourite place in Ottawa. I call it the Frog Pond; it's the ornamental gardens at the Central Experimental Farm, just across from the Arboretum. I used to go there on picnics as a kid, tiptoeing up to see the top of the sundial, and always admiring the bronze frogs in the pond, elegantly shooting fountains of water out of their mouths. I see that it is officially called "The Macoun Garden and Pond". Who knew?

I went there last week to take a few November pictures. Even managed to get some sunlight. I couldn't take photos of the bronze frogs, sadly. They've gone indoors for the winter.

1. The Sundial

I've always loved the irises on the side here.
To my delight, I found a photo of this sundial from 1936.

2. Ground Cover



3. The Red Tree

Above the colourful ground cover.


4. Looking Across the Frog Pond



5. A Touch of the Neo-Classical

On he walkway near the Frog Pond.


6. The Frog Pond



7. Gazebo and Tree

Comments

[elebridith]

Oh, that looks just lovely. I can imagine it's a good place to hang and just relax. And the colorful groundcover is just beautiful!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

In the summer, you often see wedding photos being taken there. It's a lovely spot.

[elebridith]

Wedding pics? Oh yes, I can imagine that. Lovely! *romantic sigh*

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Wait till you see the pictures I'll be taking in May and June, when it's really gorgeous there.

[elebridith]

Great! I love to see pics of a beautiful place all arond the year. Looking forward!

*note to self: spelling part of brain needs coffee*

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

The spelling part of my brain need a brain transplant. I tell myself it'd my fingers, not my brain, but I'm not sure that's true.

[lunacy-gal.livejournal.com]

That was my absolute favourite place as a child!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Isn't it great? I'm hoping to get photos of it at various times of the year.

[lunacy-gal.livejournal.com]

It's wonderful in late spring, with all the lilac trees around.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

That's probably the best time, since I love lilacs. But I'm hoping to check out every aspext - if I can.

[lunacy-gal.livejournal.com]

If you're ever looking for company on one of these rambles I'd love to join you!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

That would be fun! Okay, let's go on a walk in the farm one of these days.

[raissad.livejournal.com]

Lovely!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked it. I plan to take and post more photos - too bad we're moving into its least elegant time of year. Oh well. No hurry.

[kk1raven.livejournal.com]

That looks like a lovely place. I really like the groundcover picture.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping to post more pictures - I have some I haven't done anything with yet.