Picture of the day - October 22, 2008

Autumn at the Seattle Arboretum

Photo courtesy of Winston Rockwell. When master photographer Winston Rockwell takes a photograph one can expect near perfection in the resulting image. Many of his stunning captures have been featured on this site, and with today's picture he brings us just a little "slice" of the beauty that is autumn in the Pacific Northwest. The following is his story behind the image: "The Seattle Arboretum is one of the largest parks in the city, and it is home to a huge variety of trees and flowering plants. Most visitors go in spring and early summer, to see the rhodo- endrons, azaleas, and other brilliant flowers that bloom in profusion there, but autumn offers its own treasures. The Japanese Garden there is in full fall color about now, and on a sunny Saturday in October, it's a gorgeous place to visit. The atmosphere is quiet and contemplative in keeping with the garden's Zen-like landscape, and it's easy to sit and just soak in the warm sun, the riot of color from the vine maples, and  the calm of the still water. Visiting a place like this, it's not hard to understand why the Japanese value places like this; in the midst of the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's a wonderful place to visit to calm jangled nerves, get inspiration for haiku, or just to relax and watch the changing light move slowly across the water and leaves. I shot this photograph with a Canon 40D and Tamron 17-35 lens at 17mm, 1/4 second @ f/13."    --Winston Rockwell You can enjoy many of more of Mr. Rockwell's magnificent photographs by visiting his website at www.northwestnaturalimagery.com.     Visitor Comments... Name: Ron Trees Town: Spokane, WA Thanks for another very nice picture today from Mr. Rockwell. I have said it before and it bears repeating that I am never disappointed with Mr. Rockwell’s photos. He is a master and I really enjoy his work a lot! Today’s picture is no exception.   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"