Ok, I finally did it – I broke down and got a copy of Adobe Lightroom.  With over 3000 pictures behind in my “storage” (I’ve been gone travelling almost every weekend since May, and when I haven’t been gone on day trips, I’ve been out being social and/or trying to just clean enough stuff to get by for the next week.)  this has been very cool to learn.  It allows for some bulk editing of photos, which means that I may be able to catch up to editing and getting pictures online for you to view. 

Over the weekend I have put up the pictures from Schwerin (link to flickr set here), where this year’s Buga (one of germany’s biggest) landscape and garden show was held.  The photography group I’m a part of made a very long day trip up on May 2nd – and the weather was absolutely perfect.   Clear blue skies, a light breeze and sun sun sun.  Add to it the Tulips being in full bloom, and I was a happy girl because I could get great photos – and also a few new ideas for my dad’s business back in the states.

A couple highlights (some are available for print – if you’re interested):

Schwerin Castle

Castle’s landscaped beds

The back is a conservatory/tea garden that was built out – the top is the upper gardens that walk around to where I’m standing for the photograph – on a huge columnade platform that has a walking area and sculptures. My back is to the Schwerin Harbor (beautiful!). To my Left is a man made island – and to my right – a man made grotto where the waves break.

Private Island


Man Made Grotto

Best of all, though – were the flowers:

And the Romantic Fairy-ringed Tree:

So, from me and my dog who went, I wish you all the best!