ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDENS - 1 of 3

I recently went to Atlanta for a work conference and spent the afternoon at their botanical gardens.
Having seen photos of 'plant sculptures' before I was generally not impressed.  Too unnatural I thought. 
Seeing them in person changed my mind however and now I find that they add charming whimsy to the garden.
 Who does not love orangutans?
 This grand sculpture/fountain combination was spectacularly impressive.
I liked the understated feeling of this massive fountain which was situated in the middle of a woodland, set quite a distance from the paths.
The horticulturalists created many different environments including this semi-shaded stream bed.
 The grasses in the foreground have a lovely spray effect and convey a sense of volume without 'blocking the view', so to speak.
I am 6'1" and these yellow beauties had to have been at least 8' tall. Wow!
Colour-blocking with some late-season Asters. Simple and effective.
I highly recommend making the trip to the Atlanta Botanical gardens if you ever have the opportunity.
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