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Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

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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.

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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

Photo of the Day (15 September 2015)

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Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone is having a nice start to their week. Going close to home for today’s Photo of the Day. This lovely bundle of buds is situated about 10 yards away from our house. It adds a nice splash of color among the tall grasses in the backyard. Have a great day everyone!

– Hazel

Photo © 2015 Bryan Arroyo

Photo of the Day (9 September 2015)

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Happy Wednesday! Sometimes you need not look further than your backyard in order to find beauty in nature. This little guy (Spring Peeper Frog) was taken just steps away from our home. The Spring Peeper gets its name from its distinctive high-pitched call that is similar to the sound made by young chickens.

– Hazel

Photo © 2015 Bryan Arroyo