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Two weeks ago, we took an autumn drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I thought the trip would be pretty quiet for me. I’d write in the hotels, enjoy the food, and sleep-in while Jon headed out early to photograph the landscape and the elk. But it turns out, I found a place of my own in Asheville on our last day. Among the vibrant fall colors and misty trees, there it was: The Biltmore.
Built by the grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the sprawling mansion was a delight to explore. We walked the grounds, peeked about the rooms, admired the splendor, and listened to an audio guide the whole way through. Giant mansions are always a delight for me, particularly when I can nose around corridors and hidden spaces, but in this case, the gardens and the large, labyrinthine conservatory were my haven. Jon had to wait as I got lost among the rows of roses, cascading hot-house orchids, and towering palms. I photographed my heart out in those gardens. And I’m very excited to share the photographs I took below.
Enjoy this little collection of flora and fauna from my visit to The Biltmore!
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We didn’t bring our macro lens, otherwise, I’d probably have taken three times as many photos. I hope you enjoyed this little botanical escape!
Do you like to take photographs of plants? Which one of my photos did you like the best? I think “Torn”, “Rippling”, and “Solids & Spots” are my favorites.