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bellevue
botanical gardens |
| Bellevue, Washington |
| Discovering a Quiet Refuge |
| Bellevue Botanical Gardens is set on 36
acres on a quiet side street in Bellevue. It's so quiet
in fact that I missed it for years. Only when I was searching
for locations for photoshoots did I discover this refuge
of display gardens, woodlands, meadows and wetlands. |
| Perhaps making up for lost time or just
because the gardens are ideal for our pursuits, Steve
and I have visited the gardens regularly all summer. |
| On Location Photoshoots |
| Our original interest in the gardens was
as a setting for natural light headshots and beautyshots.
These were taken in the ground cover garden. |
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Bellevue Botanical
Garden has so much to offer. It is a very popular photographic
location, a site for weddings and receptions, a lovely
walk and a series of themed gardens intended to assist
local gardeners in landscaping their own homes. It's
wheelchair accessible trails invite elderly garden
lovers to enjoy their passion despite the limitations
that time has placed upon them. |
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| A Look at the Viewing Pavillion |
| As soon as I saw the in the ground cover garden's
viewing pavillion with it's blend of Northwest and
Asian architectural styles,
I fell in love. It's clean lines,
tranquil
atmosphere and rich, warm light invite visitors
to sit and contemplate the loveliness of their surroundings.
Overlooking the ground cover garden, the view
from the pavillion is exquisite. |
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| A bridge, waterfalls, and a terrace complete the lovely
garden. The tranquility is enhanced by the splashing
of the fountains and a gentle breeze and the shade provided
by surrounding trees makes it cool even on hot summer
days. |
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| by Dianne Bengtson |
| photography by Steve Robertson and Dianne Bengtson |
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No Admission fee
Parking
is free
No dogs or other
pets allowed in the gardens |
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