Sharon - After you left your kind comments about my Ft.Worth Botanical Gardens album, I had to view yours. What wonderful photographs. I think the spring is beautiful in the gardens. However your fall botanical album that is so full of color tells me I must go back and do one of our gardens in the fall as well. Thank you for identifying the plants and trees. I believe you have given me the answer to what type of tree I photographed (crab tree). I knew it wasn't a cherry tree or cherry blossom. I will be bookmarking this id of yours as well and look forward to viewing all your other albums. If I ever travel to Missouri I would love to meet you and take a stroll through the gardens. Sharon in TX

said sgs08 7 months 25 days ago

Really nice photos.. www.forumiq.com

said viyanali 2007.07.27 at 17:56:08 PDT

BEAUTIFUL album Sharon!!! You really have a gift. Thanks for visiting my albums and for adding me to your favorites. It's truly an honor! I think I can learn so much from you!!! Yes, we live very close to Franklin. It's a small world, huh?! I agree there are many photo ops here, but my three little ones keep my busy. Perhaps this fall when school starts? Speaking of small worlds, we have very close friends that live in Lake St. Louis, MO. Next time we go visit them, I'll let you know. I didn't realize your grandson was a preemie. I pray he's doing well. I know what a struggle they sometimes have. I hope you have a WONDERFUL week next week with your daughter and grandbabies. That's always special time. Thanks again sweet Sharon. Take care and please keep in touch! Kris :)

said KrisApplegate 2006.07.12 at 13:10:17 PDT

What a gorgeous place and excellent pictures!! I enjoy walking with you thru the garden, especially the Japanese Garden. Thanks for sharing, lovely experience. Regards from Finland, Merike

said lovejoy482 2005.08.18 at 11:57:54 PDT

Very nice great album...Jan / Holland

said jeandela 2005.04.29 at 14:04:24 PDT

Hi, there! These are tremendous & outstanding pictures of the Botanical Gardens in St. Louis, Missouri. Your photos are so stunning & you have such great compositional skills!! They are ALL so very beautiful & elite-congratulations to YOU!!!!!!! I Love your gift & skill! When you have time, please visit my photos at: http://community.webshots.com/user/tj2052 Best wishes from New Mexico.

said tj2052 2005.04.18 at 23:22:05 PDT

Hi Sharon! Thanks for tiptoeing through 'my' tulips...and writing such a nice guestbook entry. Yes I have been back already to the Keukenhof It is a 40 minutes drive from my home. As I have a seasons card, valid for the 10 weeks it is open, I can go whenever the weather is OK and I do not have to work... The weather has been pretty lousy so far, with some highlights during the right time: weekend. Making an album takes a lot of time.. Like you, I make a lot of work of an album. Not like some people who drop the raw harvest of a trip into one album, and not even caring to remove the numbers... This garden of yours is it also only a Spring garden? The keukenhof is even closed the rest of the year.... Greetings Anna

said annaoldenhave 2005.04.17 at 23:24:41 PDT

Google tells me it is open all year.... Do you live close by? Greetz Anna

said annaoldenhave 2005.04.17 at 23:17:23 PDT

Sharon, Hi again. Enjoyed reviewing your garden pics. I just returned from St L. (got home last night). I got to the gardens even though I didn't think I would. Your pics really do highlight the beauty of the garden. I will be posting a garden album, zoo album and general St. L album soon. Thanks for the inspirations for those upcoming albums. Garry

said railfan50 2004.05.12 at 07:42:00 PDT

Your flowering cherry tree in the japanese garden is breathtaking. Thank you for sharing. Claudette

said mamabear250 2004.04.06 at 09:40:59 PDT

I think I would not be able to stop shooting in such a place!!! It is a charmed place and you are SO LUCKY to be able to walk around and enjoy it AND share with all of us your delightful work! I look forward to your shots THIS YEAR!!! Friendly regards from Gabriela

said shukun20 2004.03.20 at 18:30:47 PST

An exquisite album in everyway. A fine tribute to Spring. Thank you for sharing such splendor and for viewing my album. God's blessings, Shirley

said surelyyoujest100 2004.03.20 at 13:15:32 PST

Hi Sharon, I looked your gorgeous flower album, I like your close up. When my wife stand behind me she says, I know Sharon's beautiful flowers, I made a lot downloads even from the other your site you have. Slowly I will look at your other fantastic album. Hug's from Italy, Peter and Angela.

said wurschtli 2004.03.17 at 22:50:27 PST

Beautiful...your eye for the essence of the flower is almost flawless...

said avijah 2004.03.16 at 19:56:04 PST

I really enjoy your photos. Thanks for sharing. You are a master photographer. Adolph Gottschalk

said adol1960 2004.02.28 at 20:11:20 PST

Hi Sharon: I have looked at the beautiful pictures that you are sharing and enjoyed them very much. Thank you for bringing the git of nature with us. I hope you will keep sharing your beautiful pictures with the rest of us. Some of your photographs are works of art.

said habib42 2004.02.24 at 07:29:19 PST

Hi Sharon, Thank you so much for all the nice notes that you have left in my guestbooks! This has been my busiest time of year for work, but all should start calming down for a while now. This is perfect, because I have SPRING FEVER!!! The temperatures are great here (mostly in the 70s) but not much rain so far...so who knows how the wildflower season will fare? But...I'm ready to start heading out on Fridays (my day off) to check things out! For now, I'll enjoy the beauty of your gardens here! These pictures are lovely! Thanks, as always, for sharing the beauty! God bless, Lynn

said lynncb7 2004.02.09 at 18:03:32 PST

Hi Sharon, A lady from Missouri wrote to me and was telling me about the botanical garden there. I was checking out the page and saw your photos on webshots. These are great pictures. I sent her the link so she could view them too. Thanks for the tour. I loved it. Judia

said ncdahlia 2004.02.04 at 18:58:45 PST

Sharon - When I got the message you live in St. Charles, I wanted to write you another note. My husband and I started out in St. Charles in 1991 when we first were married. After 3 years, we moved into St. Charles County, Old Hwy 94, then later to Wentzville. I know that area well. If you are ever up in the Twin Cities area, three nice gardens are Como Conservatory, of course, and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen (much to the southwest of us). Then up north one hour is St. Cloud and the Munsinger/Clemens gardens - I think its a scaled down version of the Mo. Botanical Gardens, small but very lovely. They have a gorgeous rose garden as well. Also, I grew up in Missouri, my hometown being Moberly, Missouri which you may never have heard of, in the north central part of the state. Just another note, I will soon be a volunteer at Como Conservatory.

said brendalicia 2004.02.01 at 11:15:30 PST

I enjoyed this album so much! My husband and I used to live near the Missouri Botanical Gardens, and visited there all the time. What memories these photos brought back! Thank you very much. We now live in Minnesota, Twin Cities area. There are nice things here too, but I especially miss the beautiful Missouri redbuds in the spring!

said brendalicia 2004.01.31 at 10:06:06 PST

Thank you for a wonderful album I am from St. Louis now living in Mississippi and I miss HOME!!

said paledancer2 2004.01.17 at 14:25:17 PST

Hi Sharon, I'm not sure why I'm looking at this magnificent springalbum while the winter is yet to come. Freud will probably have an answer to that. Anyway, I walked in that botanical gardens in the summertime and now in the springtime and it's really a pleasure to do so. I sure will visit your autumn and winter album of the gardens. Greetings, Tjebbe

said oomt 2003.11.05 at 12:51:29 PST

Hi Sharon! I love the lake through the cherry blossoms!!! These photos are such a treasure and will be even more so in the dreary winter days ahead!!! I love the mass plantings of pansies and the wisteria so low to the ground next to the water among everything else here! Have a wonderful evening!!! Lots of hugs!!! Jane

said peonierose 2003.10.13 at 17:23:30 PDT

Hi Sharon! This is such a fabulous album!!! Another wonderful and gorgeous image collection!!! I love the variety!!! Each picture is so singular and breathtaking!!! This album really should be featured!!! Congratulations, Erik from Switzerland

said evpictures 2003.10.06 at 13:15:26 PDT

Beautiful images. You really have a wonderful talent.

said jumkez 2003.09.12 at 07:54:15 PDT

Hi Sharon! The pics of the flowers are awesome! In any case a Botanical Garden is the most beautiful place to be in, if you have an eye for beauty. All the pictures are great. God Bless & Regards. Samad

said kiskhan 2003.09.12 at 05:59:24 PDT

Wow! These are beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing. Beth

said beth4fun_ 2003.08.22 at 12:48:18 PDT

http://www.gilcrease.org/gardens.htmlhttp://www.gilcrease.org/garden_map.html check out these websites and then come enjoy the views in person. only about a 4-5 hour drive from st louis mo. to tulsa ok.

said sparkles5775 2003.08.03 at 10:35:44 PDT

Hi Sharon..this is such a beautiful album..all your albums are so lovely..Weeping Flowering Cherry Tree in the Japanese is my favorite..very nice work..Bless, Marianne

said bowlingranny2 2003.08.02 at 08:25:06 PDT

Thank u for your impressions photos, especially the Missouri Botanical Gardens. It's great that u can pass your mood by way of your camera.

said elenafirsova 2003.07.22 at 07:43:13 PDT

Thanks for the beautiful photos of the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis,my city.I plan to visit it again soon because of those photos. Take care.

said antbar2 2003.07.20 at 08:23:12 PDT

I enjoy your albums great job. Thank for sharing...Patty

said pattypoo115 2003.06.29 at 17:22:28 PDT

what a lovely picture.

said poetmom100 2003.06.21 at 21:30:55 PDT

Hi Sharon! Thanks for always checking in on me and your lovely comments! It's raing cats and dogs here! Flooding very soon! 2 inches of rain a day! We've had rain about 40 days out of 50 this spring! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2003.06.21 at 07:31:58 PDT

Hi Sharon! Well school is finally over!Have you got lots of summer plans? Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2003.06.10 at 21:02:02 PDT

Hi Sharon! Wewll you really made my day with your beautiful comments! She qua Qua is what the Indians named the waterfalls in Watkins Glen New York which means Tumbling waters! They are spectacular. They are by the Watkins Glenn Gorge which is another album but these waterfalls are part of. A gorgeous place! Donna:))) Thanks friend!

said sherwoodie2002 2003.06.07 at 19:16:36 PDT

Hi Sharon! How are you feeling? I'm worried about yah!! I wonder why you're etting your entries late for webshots? I'd send an email and ask. It's running slow tonight I notice. Please take care of yourself! Donna:))) Bless your heart!

said bloominidiot100 2003.05.27 at 16:28:24 PDT

Hi Sharon. Susie is a wonderful friend who has just lost her hair from fighting breat ccancer. She asked to go on a photoshoot with me. She saw beauty in everything she saw. I really was only invited along for the ride. This was God's gig! Know what I mean? Donna:))) It was an awesome experience!

said bloominidiot100 2003.05.22 at 19:08:42 PDT

Hi Sharon! So many gorgeous photos! We had 80 degrees today I think. Anyway it was warm for a change:-))) Katy is still reading up on her fishy responsibilities and I think she is going to set up her tank tonight since she has to work all week. She is definitly leaning toward tetras so far. I guess it will depend upon what the pet store has to offer. Sweet Dreams! Jane

said peonierose 2003.05.19 at 20:01:56 PDT

Hi Sharon! Has it been storming your way! All we get is rain , rain , rain!!! And mud! mud! Mud!Take care! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2003.05.17 at 04:38:44 PDT

Hey there!!!!!! Again I look at your great albums and always find surprise I haven't seen before! Love that little house! God Bless! Donna:)))

said sherwoodie2002 2003.05.13 at 17:09:43 PDT

Hey girl!!! Thanks for always making my day with your fantastic comments!!! You know I love your photos and hope someday to get hald the quality if yours and I'll be happy!!! Donna:)))(sherwoodie2002)

said bloominidiot100 2003.05.12 at 03:57:19 PDT

Hey there! Geepers I didn't finish my rain album and yah saw it! LOL!!! Out in the rain like the rest of the photo buffs! Didn't turn out as planned as usual!! LOL! Worried about the camera in the bag!!!!You'd be surprised all thta was out shooting in the rain!! What a bunch!Love your comments!Talk soon! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2003.05.07 at 18:53:14 PDT

Sharon, are you and Bob ok? How's the weather? I love your new photographs. I'm praying for you. Betty

said faithbw 2003.05.04 at 18:36:18 PDT

Thanks, Sharon, for these marvellous Spring pictures! Back from Switzerland, we discovered these wonderful new albums! We especially admire the close ups from Daffodil!

said oertlif_2 2003.05.01 at 19:27:19 PDT

I'm soooo jealous that you live so close to this beautiful garden!!! Your photos of it are just superb!!! Really lifts my spirits to view it! Thanks Sharon for being so generous and sharing with all of us!:-))))) I can just see this album as a gorgeous feature right in the center of the feature page!!! Giant Hugs! Jane

said peonierose 2003.04.25 at 16:30:45 PDT

Well, I'm starting to feel a little better after two albums of sunshine and two of my favorite albums! I vote for another feature!!! Have a sunshine day! Hugs! Jane

said peonierose 2003.04.24 at 08:43:49 PDT

Hi Sharon!! Well still no flowers in PA!!!(Where I live)We're close but Snow Wednesday!! Would you believe it??I loook at your albums over and over and just love every one!!!! Your friend, Donna:)))

said sherwoodie2002 2003.04.21 at 16:45:07 PDT

Hi Sharon, This album is a beauty! I love the gardens. Very nice album. Thanks for signing my guest book today. It's wonderful friends like you that make being featured so much fun. God Bless, Marianne

said bowlingranny 2003.04.20 at 23:56:19 PDT

Thanks for the nice words in the guestbook of my featured album of yesterday, Sharon, I appreciate that very much. Best wishes, Mieke P.S. When I have some more time, I'll take a look at yours too.

said miekesphotos1 2003.04.08 at 12:53:26 PDT

Hi Sharon. I'm home, we got back Sunday afternoon late. We had a great time in Florida. The weather was beautiful. It was in the 80s nearly every day we were there. I have many more pictures. I'll put a few on Webshots each day as time permits. It's good to be home. Dwight

said sammah 2003.04.01 at 08:39:25 PST

Wow!!! These are gorgeous Sharon...love gazebos, the little bridge and the flowering trees as well. The yellow flowers are lovely as are all of the photos. To answer your question of my butterflies, yes, it is an indoor surrounding like a hothouse. They change them a lot and so I'll be taking more before they're gone in May. Just love butterflies. Your Botanical Gardens in Missouri are really gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your lovely photos. Sharon/Arizona

said sedona908 2003.03.31 at 15:39:44 PST

Three little words: Uno splendido album!

said pippo695 2003.03.30 at 14:28:15 PST

Great album! Wonderful Spring pictures!!

said blazeofglory02 2003.03.29 at 07:39:47 PST

Hi Sharon, Are these spring pics from this year? I love the cherry blossoms the best I guess! They are all beautiful! We're going to get snow this weekend! My tulips are only about an inch tall! Donna

said sherwoodie2002 2003.03.28 at 18:27:14 PST

Hi Sharon! I think that you're just the best photographer on the web! Please add those orchid shots! No I can't grow a thing!!:)Donna dsherw@epix.net (Delete when you get the chance!):)

said sherwoodie2002 2003.03.25 at 22:26:04 PST

Bonjour Sharon,i just love your "Weeping flowering cherry branches".It's getting a little better up here,spring is slooowly starting,but we'll have to wait until the beginning of may to get that kind of pictures,it's always nice to hear from you.Best wishes!Luc

said kligon 2003.03.24 at 15:51:13 PST

People are talking a lot about your wonderful album! So I just add: I love it (Henri too!), can't see enough these marvellous flowers! Thanks for your nice words in our guestbook! It's so good to read it: Living in France, we are happy not to lose our good American friends in this wartime!

said oertlif 2003.03.23 at 09:42:48 PST

Bob and Sharon...I love the Zigzag bridge and the pansies and the path with the azaleas. The whole album is beautiful, as I have said before. You both take beautiful photos. I wanted you to know that I used some of your photos in my new cards albums, of course with your permission. I sent people a card telling them and it was your photo of the white and yellow daffodils that I like so much. If you get a chance stop by and see both sites...there is a new room now too and not sure if you have seen that. warm wishes, Barbara http://community.webshots.com/user/midnight_lace http://community.webshots.com/user/barbaramidnight

said midnight_lace 2003.03.19 at 09:40:11 PST

Beautiful, Sharon! Did you take Bob's camera away from him? I haven't noticed any new photographs in his album:) Thanks for sharing. GOD BLESS, Betty

said faithbw 2003.03.17 at 20:54:22 PST

Sharon and Bob..Again a beautiful album. Such a lovely place to see. If I ever make it down to St. Louis, I will visit this place for sure, but until then I have your photos to show me the splendor of it. Thank you, warm wishes, Barbara http://community.webshots.com/user/midnight_lace http://community.webshots.com/user/barbaramidnight

said midnight_lace 2003.03.16 at 11:25:12 PST

Thanks for your very nice comments in my albums..You have some beautiful pictures here also...Keep up the god work and please come back and visit anytime...Syble...Smorgan o@hotmail.com

said smorgano57 2003.03.15 at 19:45:55 PST

Thank you for your comments concerning my Alaska pictures. Yours are very nice also. What type of camera are you using? Jim jsundlin@mn.rr.com

said sundlin 2003.03.15 at 19:29:25 PST

Hi again Sharon! Not sure what you did here either but sure enjoyed going through this fabulous album again!!! Sharon if you ever see that I have deleted yours or Bob's names from my favorite members list DO NOT BE UPSET!!! I just accidentally did it and put you right back!!! I am ALWAYS clicking in the wrong spots.:-((( I can't believe you guys had a thunderstorm already! You couldn't pay me to live where there are tornadoes!!!! One of my brothers lives in Oklahoma and he is the Civil Defense warden in a small town so he has to stand watch and sound the siren. The only winds I want are the Chinooks!!! Seriously, you guys, your photos are spectacular and I am soooo very pleased that another of your wonderful albums was featured!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see what's coming! Take care "Miss Younger Than Springtime"! Jane

said peonierose 2003.03.13 at 10:26:05 PST

I want cherry blossoms!!! We have pear, apple and peach and, maybe, some wild cherry. I'll have to keep my eyes open because your photos have made me mad for cherry blossoms :-)))) Exquisite photos! Bet you can't stay away from the gardens for long! I couldn't! We have weeping willows leafing out, tulip and magnolia trees in full bloom, and some fruit trees are already blossomed out! It's spring here! I gotta go for a walk in the neighborhood, snap, snap. Thanks Sharon, I LOVE birds! I agree, Mourning Doves sound and look beautiful! Here is the site with the Crater Lake Cam http://www.craterlakelodges.com/cratercam.htm if that doesn't work try typing in Crater Lake Cam and see what happens. It is sooooo cool to see what's going on up there every 15 mins. It shows the parking lot and the lake. There are cams all over the state of Oregon and Northern Cal. There's even a Mt. Shasta cam. Our colds are slowly getting better. It's some kind of weird cold that keeps re-infecting people after they get rid of it. So far we haven't completely gotten rid of it so it can't re-infect us! How's that for looking at the bright side! I'm not artistic either. I just smoosh and swirl! I bet it must be nesting season coming soon and that's why the birds are eating so much because ours are too! Have a fabulous day you guys! :-))) Jane

said peonierose 2003.03.10 at 20:43:34 PST

Really beautiful, I am going to work my way through all your albums

said obsessivegardener 2003.02.15 at 20:44:09 PST

enjoyed your photos. Good job. Dianna

said diannataylorcrumpl... 2003.01.24 at 09:23:15 PST

You and your husband made really great albums. Both of you two have a great eye for a nature and beauty. Ana

said aceovic 2003.01.16 at 04:32:36 PST

Hi Sharon, this is a beautiful album! I love all the beautiful flowers. Thanks for signing my guest book on my feature today. bowlingranny/cacklinhen

said cacklinhen 2003.01.13 at 12:25:09 PST

I love your photos, not just because they're beautiful, but your choices of location are very special to me. My husband and I were born in St. Louis, grew up in Collinsville, Illinois, lived in Oregon in the late 70s, and now live in southwestern Colorado. I love to revisit those places through internet photos. Thanks!

said clara64 2002.12.17 at 16:42:55 PST

Sharon, Just a quick note, would you please on my behalf thank Julie for her very nice comments in my guestbook and convey that I also enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of the family fun. Sharon, I shall be absent for the next two weeks bet you can't guess where I am going? :)Thanks for all your beautiful albums they are just great.My Kindest Regards./Elaine.

said photomad5 2002.08.30 at 13:22:43 PDT

Hi Sharon, Great pictures from the Botanical Gardens... haven't been in several years, but now I think I will!

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said 2002.08.14 at 15:26:49 PDT

amazing pics. great composition. stunning color. a big 10. great album. agu.ana.amanda.agusgargut @msn.com

said 2002.08.12 at 10:40:47 PDT

Sharon, Thanks so much for keeping me informed of the daily choice it's really great this, I will miss them next week myself when they go home. So many miles away and we are having so much fun its unbelivable. Hope you enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Game. and are keeping well. Bianca has been today so I have had lots of cuddles. Speak to you later Sharon. My Kindest Regards./Elaine.

said photomad5 2002.08.08 at 14:59:31 PDT

OOPS- I accidently bumped the send button. Now to finish what I was saying. I am learning from your photos how to take better photographs. Thank you for that. These gardens are a photographers heaven. God has given us such a gift in his flowers the cameras we have to take great pictures. Thanks for sharing your wonderful album. Jane

said janeloughney 2002.05.26 at 21:44:43 PDT

Sharon, You have created another spectacular album with your brilliant photos. Great

said janeloughney 2002.05.26 at 21:39:53 PDT

Sharon, These gardens are really spectacular the effect you capture makes one feel like they are actually taking the photos. The Linnean House reflections makes me want to dip my finger in the water. Great pics. Thanks for your comments in my Azalea album, you are right the gardens are gorgeous in fact they are one of my favourite places. I was at the gardens all day on Tuesday this week and will be going this afternoon for a couple of hours (or maybe three or four LOL.)Speak to you later Sharon. Kindest regards./Elaine.

said photomad5 2002.05.26 at 02:52:09 PDT

I have never seen such beauty! Wish I could visit there someday. The pictures take my breath away! Please, email me about some of these photos...GodsPoem2000@cs. com

said godspoem 2002.05.11 at 01:04:01 PDT

As usual your photos are great. Thanks for the preview. I must get to the Missouri Botanical Gardens someday.

said pwheaton 2002.05.08 at 05:04:59 PDT

Beautiful park and your pictures are excellent. I can feel your excitment while taken these great pictures. On my computer screen the scent of the park's flowers is very strong!!! Thank you for inviting me to view your excellent photos collection. Warm regards, Rafal

said 2002.04.29 at 12:12:05 PDT

Hi Sharon, Great photos. I love spring flowers. You asked about the location of McDonnell Park. It's located at the intersection of Link and Adie Road in St. Ann, Mo. Thats near Midland and Lindberg. It's a beautiful park with a nice walking trail that circles 1.33 around the park. Lots of wild animals, rabbits, squirrels, opossums, raccons, foxes, deer, all kinds of birds and butterflies. There are a few wild turkeys, though I've never seen one. Check it out the first chance you get. Dwight

said sammah 2002.04.22 at 07:40:48 PDT

Sharon, I bet the scent from the Hyacinths was gorgeous, I love the pansies, also the Fairy primrose in Linnean House great colours, thanks for a really lovely Album.Best Regards/ Elaine.

said photomad5 2002.04.09 at 22:54:16 PDT

I can hardly wait for Summer at the Missouri Botanical Gardens!! Great album.

said buckeye 2002.04.09 at 16:23:46 PDT