Lens-Artists Challenge #12 – Path
Tina’s theme for Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is Path.
We visit Mercy, my daughter, her hubby Will, and our granddaughter Autumn once a month. During one visit, we went to Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden which is a botanical garden located in southeastern Portland, Oregon, USA. It’s named for the numerous springs within the garden featuring more than 2,500 rhododendrons, azaleas and other plants with small lakes, paved and unpaved paths, fountain, and small waterfalls.
Beginning in early spring and continuing into summer, they provide a magnificent display of color. During the fall, many companion trees add dramatic coloring. Crystal Springs Lake surrounds much of the garden, attracting many species of birds and waterfowl. The rocks used to build the waterfalls and other features were gathered from Mt Hood and Mt Adams.
The Showers of Blessings 
So nice
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Thank you, my friend!
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Beautiful paths, parks and photos
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Thank you so much, Abrie. My granddaughter will turn one year old tomorrow. I’m here in Portland, Oregon for her celebration. A wonderful weekend to you!
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Happy birthday to the grandchild!
Woo hoo
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The party went well, almost rained but didn’t.
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What a beautiful spot to spend time with family. 🙂
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Thank you, Patti. The garden is gorgeous. 🙂
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Absolutely enchanting. I would love to visit, it’s so beautiful & serene; lovely photos Miriam 🙂
xx
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Oh, so nice to see you. Thank you for reading and comment. It’s a lovely garden and the Canada geese and the goslings are lovely. 🙂 xox
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The pictures of the garden are beautiful, so colorful. Must admit though, my favorite is the one of the Canadian Geese!
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Thank you, Sylvia. We followed them around for a while, they were just so darling. Thank you for reading!
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Lovely pictures Miriam. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you, Balroop for reading. 🙂
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Wow. Beautiful photography and post. 😇🙏🌹
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Thank you so much for reading and comment. ❤ 🙂
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You are most welcome
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❤ 🙂
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A beautiful set photos of path, Miriam. These geese are so lovely! 💖
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Thank you, Amy. Yes, there is a big area of green with fallen seeds. The geese and the goslings were having a fest there. ❤
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So wonderful!!!
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Thank you for your reading and comment!!
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Beautiful photos. 🙂 x I love the geese. xx
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Thank you so much, Dizzy. I love your new profile. I have to hop over to check on your recording. If I can’t do it tomorrow, I may have to wait for a while because I’m traveling to go to my granddaughter’s first year birthday celebration. 🙂 xox
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Thank you Miriam, we are very happy with our new logo. 🙂 And that’s ok. We’d love to know your thoughts on it. x Granddaughters first birthday sounds very exciting! And so cute! I hope you all have a wonderful time. 🙂 xxx
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Thank you so much. I have to start packing. Some last minute thing took hours of my time. Have a wonderful week and weekend! 🙂 🙂 xox
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A lovely garden with beautiful paths, Miriam! I smile at the Canada geese path!
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Yes, It is a beautiful garden. Those geese and goslings are lovely. Thank you for reading, Anne-Christine!
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Wow! What an incredibly gorgeous place! And your photos are spectacular, Miriam! ❤ ❤
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Thank you, Lynn. This is a lovely garden. Photographer’s choice of photos on special occasions. ❤ ❤
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Beautiful place and photos! Thanks for sharing.
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You’re welcome. This is a lovely garden.
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Absolutely exquisite! 🙂
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Thank you, I’m glad you like it! 🙂
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How lovely! Gorgeous blooms. I enjoyed the walk with you.
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Thank you so much. It was a lovely walk. 🙂
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as always- such stunning photos!
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Thank you so much, Mackenzie! Hope you started your master’s program!
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I have ! It is going very well- a lot of work, but I am loving it! Thanks so much, Miriam!
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I’m glad to hear that, Mackenzie. It’s more fun when you love your study. Best wishes to you!
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Thank you! 💕
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❤ 🙂
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😳 wow your photography inspires me to paint, I love all of these photographs especially the bridge 🙂🙃🙂
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Yes, everywhere can be a painting. 🙂
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What a lovely place Miriam 🙂
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Yes, my daughter and son-in-law had their engagement photos taken in this garden. There are many great spots for professional photography. 🙂
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Great post 😁
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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No problem 😁 stop by my blog when you get the chance 🙂
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Sure, I’ll do that later today! 🙂
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These are beautiful Miriam, but that image of the geese is a definite heart-stealer!
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I know, Tina. We had so much fun following them along the path!
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