Just about 30 minutes outside of Washington DC in Vienna, Virginia awaits Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. Meadowlark well known for their extensive collection of botanicals as well as their annual Winter Walk of Lights which runs from late autumn through the middle of winter. The photos that I am sharing today are from when my family went for Father’s Day. We spent our entire day walking the trails and photographing the botanicals, birds, and other critters that were out and about. As a family that appreciates the beauty offered by the outdoors, we consider Meadowlark to be truly one of the gems of Northern Virginia.

Where do you like to go to photograph? Are you more of an outdoor photographer, or does the urban bustle do it for you? Let us know in the comments below. Have a great weekend everyone!

– Hazel

Photos © 2015 Hazel Arroyo