United States Longwood Gardens

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Charley Corace

The historic 4.5 acre conservatory is a magical place which transforms it self as the seasons change. It is a grand refuge from winters Chill with the Christmas season being a very special time at Longwood

The historic 4.5 acre conservatory is a magical place which transforms it self as the seasons change. It is a grand refuge from winters Chill with the Christmas season being a very special time at Longwood

Charley Corace

18mm1/160sf/9ISO 400
Here among the playful bunnies and fanciful spirals, you’ll find more than 35 specimens of meticulously maintained, highly cultivated yews Longwood’s Topiary Garden.

Here among the playful bunnies and fanciful spirals, you’ll find more than 35 specimens of meticulously maintained, highly cultivated yews Longwood’s Topiary Garden.

Charley Corace

20mm1/60sf/22ISO 1000
Summer explodes with colors all across the 1000+ acres of Longwood. The best seasons to visit Longwood Gardens - Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn.

Summer explodes with colors all across the 1000+ acres of Longwood. The best seasons to visit Longwood Gardens - Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn.

Charley Corace

200mm1/200sf/6ISO 200
From Mid-April thru Mid-October, nestled between its naturalistic neighbors the Woodlands and Meadow Gardens is this very formal place with its sparkling blue-tiled pools, splashing fountains, and lush lawns

From Mid-April thru Mid-October, nestled between its naturalistic neighbors the Woodlands and Meadow Gardens is this very formal place with its sparkling blue-tiled pools, splashing fountains, and lush lawns

Charley Corace

32mm1/250sf/6ISO 640
The Italian Water Garden's curvilinear water staircase.

The Italian Water Garden's curvilinear water staircase.

Charley Corace

18mm1/10sf/16ISO 64
From early June thru mid-October, tucked into a protected courtyard, the Water Garden comes alive with a wide variety of aquatic plants from all over the world.

From early June thru mid-October, tucked into a protected courtyard, the Water Garden comes alive with a wide variety of aquatic plants from all over the world.

Charley Corace

135mm1/2000sf/6ISO 640
Since Tripods are restricted during certain times, shooting with higher ISO'S and F8+ allows decent depth of field.

Since Tripods are restricted during certain times, shooting with higher ISO'S and F8+ allows decent depth of field.

Charley Corace

200mm1/1000sf/7ISO 1250
One of the often-missed gems is the trail leading to the Chimes Tower and the 50ft. Waterfall. Built in 1929 The 61-foot-tall Chimes Tower houses a 62-bell Carillon and the waterfalls are surrounded by Japanese snowbells, azaleas and rhododendron.

One of the often-missed gems is the trail leading to the Chimes Tower and the 50ft. Waterfall. Built in 1929 The 61-foot-tall Chimes Tower houses a 62-bell Carillon and the waterfalls are surrounded by Japanese snowbells, azaleas and rhododendron.

Charley Corace

34mm1/3sf/18ISO 100
An absolute Gem of the Longwood Conservatory has been the amazing Orchid House. Having been completely renovated from its 1966 restoration, you will be surrounded by 300 to upwards of 500 plants bursting off the walls like never before

An absolute Gem of the Longwood Conservatory has been the amazing Orchid House. Having been completely renovated from its 1966 restoration, you will be surrounded by 300 to upwards of 500 plants bursting off the walls like never before

Charley Corace

200mm1/80sf/9ISO 800
Longwood Gardens offers photographers a broad spectrum of shooting opportunities, from Grand Landscapes to endless Macro possibilities.

Longwood Gardens offers photographers a broad spectrum of shooting opportunities, from Grand Landscapes to endless Macro possibilities.

Charley Corace

60mm1/200sf/10ISO 400
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Just south of Philadelphia, Pa. lies Longwood Gardens, one of the worlds great horticultural displays. Here, encompassing over 1000 acres are dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and a 4.5-acre conservatory. Anytime of the year, in the dead of winter or the hot humid days of summer, Longwood is always showcasing Natures’ seasonal beauty.

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