Friday, August 13, 2010

Archways

Archways are deeply mythic and rich with symbolism, signifying transition, and eliciting curiosity. Some were created by nature, some by people long since passed, and some are ephemeral, here for only a season or a year. Here are some Flickr finds that caught my eye.

Powerscourt Estate Gardens grotto, Ireland, by Milwaukee Amy.

Hampton Court Gardens, Herefordshire by royblendell.

Airlie Gardens by char1iej.

Sissinghurst Castle, Kent by amberlight1.

Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA by Father Skye Mother Earth.

Isabelle's garden, Cupar, Fife by monicaflick.

Apple archway at Barnsdale Gardens by ~Angie M~.

Bassetti's Crooked Arbor Gardens in Woodinville, WA by pixn8tr.

Tresco Abbey Gardens, Isles of Scilly by chrispursey.

Garden of Dreams, Thamel, Nepal by jams007au.

Chinese Tea Garden in Syndey by Mags

Morikami Japanese Garden by Julianna-Klose


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