Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens

A little up from Portland, right off the I5 Freeway in Woodland, Washington is the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens. It's 32 minutes north of Portland, take the Woodland Exit. Cross over the freeway, past Horseshoe Park Lake (on the left) and, through downtown. It will be just a short ways and there should be signs on the way.

If you are into Lilacs this is a must place to go. Even if you aren't into Lilacs it's a must place to go. 

The historic home that is located on the property is not always open, but it was on the day my wife and I visited.

It's cool way to spend a morning or an afternoon.

Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens

Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens

Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens

Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens

Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens

Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens

Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens

Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens

Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens

Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens

  

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Spring Flowers in Oregon City | Part Two

Spring Flowers in Oregon City-Camellia

On Sunday, April 15th my wife, puppy and I walked around parts of Oregon City and took photos of different spring flowers...especially Tulips.

You have to do this while you can because it rains in Oregon.  Other than getting your camera and you wet, the rain can beat down the flowers and that's the end of it.

And, tulips don't last all that long, either.  When my wife planted tulips in our yard she spaced the planting out so that they bloom at different times. You can really tell the difference...some have opened up completely and others are closed, or haven't bloomed at all.

The photos here are not just snapshots. I post-process the photos in special software to make them look different. Some will almost look like paintings.

Spring Flowers in Oregon City-Tulips

Spring Flowers in Oregon City-Tulips

Spring Flowers in Oregon City-Tulips

  

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Spring Flowers in Oregon City

Spring Flowers in Oregon City

It's neat to walk around Oregon City and take pictures of all the spring flowers that are in bloom!  Especially, on a nice day.

I kind of specialized in tulips here, because they are not with us all that long...so, please enjoy!

Spring Flowers in Oregon City

Spring Flowers in Oregon City

Spring Flowers in Oregon City

Spring Flowers in Oregon City

 

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Flowering Quince

Flowering Quince

This is one of the coolest bushes that grow in or around our yard. This particular Flowering Quince bush is huge.  My camera was on a tripod extended at it fullest and I still had to shot upwards.

I wish I could tell you that the Quince is ours, but it is not. It grows in our neighbor's yard and comes over out the fence just a tad.

The Quince was shot in High Dynamic Range Photography mode so it may look a little strange..meaning three different exposures were taken of the same thing and merged in special software.

Flowering Quince

Flowering Quince

It seems to be an early spring bloomer..same as camellias. The Quince makes an excellent floral arrangement sitting on our coffee table all by itself..well, it grows over our fence and that makes it fair game!

 

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Flowers In The Garden

Hyacinth

Gee, the sun is shining in Oregon and things are starting to flower in our gardens...there are buds on the dogwoods.  Things are starting to happen outside other than just the rain.

Can't help myself...it was time to take the camera outside and get a few shots.

Primrose

Crocus

Daffodils

Erica Furzey

  

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