Once Upon a Springtime

Hi Sharon, Once upon a Spring time is as pretty as a picture, another fantastic Album with unbelieveable colours, the depth of colour is marvellous, Thanks for sharing a really wonderful Album you did a great job, speak to you later. Best wishes and the Kindess Regards/ Elaine.

said photomad5 2002.04.09 at 22:33:28 PDT

Hi Sharon, These gardens are amazing and I would love to go there someday thanks to all your beautiful photos. You have done a terrific job of capturing the beauty of God in this amazing album. I don't live anywhere close to a garden like this and it takes me there with your photos. My son lives in Kansas, so maybe someday I can go there when visiting him. Jane

said janeloughney 2002.04.16 at 11:33:50 PDT

What beautiful and vibrant color. You have amazed me again.

said buckeye 2002.04.17 at 17:53:26 PDT

Your photos just get better and better with each album. Really excellent work. Thank you so much for sharing!

said dla777 2002.04.25 at 10:24:27 PDT

Beautiful shots. It is a pleasure to view your albums. You have a great eye to take nature with details to background compositons. Thank you for your kind words and visiting my albums. Warm regards, Rafal

said 2002.04.29 at 12:04:11 PDT

Hello. Thanks for you comments on my album. In answer to your question-Ajuga reptans is the proper name. It comes in green and purple forms. It's a great ground cover that looks good most of the year in sun or shade. It can look a little raggedy in very dry conditions but comes right back with rain or watering. It is available in most of the garden centers here in W. PA. and seems to be a popular plant in this area. It doesn't bloom like in the photo all the time but the purple variety looks really good even when not in bloom. Very easy to grow. Thanks again for sharing all your wonderful photos!

said dla777 2002.04.29 at 15:54:59 PDT

Beautiful pictures! I hope you don't mind if I use one of them to paint? Will let you know.

said 2002.05.18 at 01:27:54 PDT

Double checked all you pics and the waterfall will definitely be painted and probably combine more of the flowering bushes and flowers from other pics. If that is aok? They are all super pictures!

said gjoartist 2002.05.18 at 01:35:57 PDT

Your picture are gorgeous! I downloaded many of them and checked out your other albums. Very beautiful! Thanks!

said joanq104 2002.05.19 at 21:08:26 PDT

Very nice picture, you really have a great eye for photography. All your pictures are perfect. Thanks for sharing your great pictures. John

said lakelure 2002.05.21 at 03:41:36 PDT

Sharon, I was drawn back to this album again. You are an amazing photographer and every photo is perfect. I love these gardens and found out it is located only about four hours from where my son lives. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORTIVE AND ENCOURAGING COMMENTS IN MY ALBUMS. I REALLY DO APPRECIATE THEM. GOD Bless You Sharon. Jane

said janeloughney 2002.05.26 at 21:31:09 PDT

Fabulous album! When you have time, stop by me I have some great poppies this week!http://community.webshots.com/user/gjoartist http://community.webshots.com/user/gintheartist http://community.webshots.com/user/gintheartist001 ....Yes, still trying to be an ARTIST AND MAKE A LIVING! HA! Have a great day!

said gjoartist 2002.06.07 at 06:29:48 PDT

A friend from New Jersey sent me a link to your albums because I also live in St. Louis (St. Charles). I too love the Missoui Botanical Gargens but don't get there too much anymore so thank you for the lovely photos. I have photos on Webshots too. If you'd like, check them out at http://community.webshots.com/user/birds23

said birds23 2002.06.12 at 12:45:39 PDT

Very nice!!!

said thelma264 2002.06.13 at 13:46:22 PDT

Congratulations, your pictures are beautifull

said doris1957 2002.06.19 at 10:51:58 PDT

Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful album with us. It is breath taking! May God bless you and your family and friends. Joze

said 2002.06.30 at 21:34:34 PDT

I just discovered this site is available to me. Enjoyed it very much.

said pineneedle 2002.07.07 at 04:20:03 PDT

What a gorgeous album and such spectacular gardens. Wow! http://community.webshots.com/user/sandi87

said sandi87 2002.07.12 at 23:23:17 PDT

Hi Sharon, Thank you for signing my guest book.The Botanical Garden is one of my most favorite places in the St. Louis area & I try to get out there at least 4 times a year. I reside across the river in Belleville, Il. I am new to photography but learning more every day. I have enjoyed all of your pictures. Rick

said rick14781 2002.07.23 at 15:38:45 PDT

Thanks for sharing. Stunning !

said cherylgauteng 2002.07.27 at 12:10:13 PDT

Hey, you have a nice looking site! Come visit us at http://wop.safeshopper.com There is also a free gift waiting for you!! Thanks!

said emailwop 2002.08.06 at 09:37:54 PDT

Very nice album, u took great shots..those pics just make me want to go there......keep up the good work!!

said christina 2002.08.07 at 22:38:49 PDT

Sharon, I am so pleased to hear everyone arrived home safely. It was so kind of you to inform me of the last choices of girls favourties, It has been a very nice week. I do hope they enjoyed the contact we had, I know I did. I am sure Julies Husband would be extremly pleased to see them all back nice and safe it is quite a journey. Bianca has been staying at our house this weekend too so I will be busy too doing the laundry tomorrow. I miss her when she goes home and get the same (where's the grandaughter) withdrawals but she does not live that far away. we have just been sending Instant messages to one another since she left this afternoon. Sharon Thanks for everthing I will speak to you later. My Kind Regards./Elaine.

said photomad5 2002.08.11 at 17:04:44 PDT

Hi, I really enjoyed looking at this album. There are some real beauties in here. I like the Water Iris the most... great composition and colors. Bye and greetings from the netherlands. Diana. http://community.webshots.com/user/dianawiersma1

said dianawiersma1 2002.08.26 at 17:01:27 PDT

QUIERO FOTOS DE GARDENS

said 2002.08.28 at 11:58:17 PDT

Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing with us.

said ims191 2002.10.01 at 01:58:46 PDT

Hello, my compliments for your nice photos! Please visit my website where you can find many photos! Best regards from Tom. http://members.lycos.nl/tomjutte/

said hereistom 2002.10.10 at 17:00:01 PDT

breathtaking!

said cheryldiann 2002.10.11 at 08:29:48 PDT

This is a gorgeous picture. I love it!

said earline118 2002.10.21 at 06:36:17 PDT

MY PARENTS LIVE IN MO.I HAVE BEEN HERE SEVERAL TIMES ,BUT IT WAS FABULIOUS .I WON A PHOTO CONTEST , OF A PICTURE TAKEN HERE YOURS ARE WONDERFUL,A FEAST FOR THE EYES IF YOU CAN ANSWER, WHEN WERE THESE TAKEN I'LL PLAN THIS YEARS TRIP TO SEE THIS BEAUTY DISPLAY CHERYL MCPHERSON CALIF.

said 2002.11.04 at 10:49:04 PST

Fantastic! You're one of the best, Sharon. Thank you. Diane

said 2002.12.22 at 03:22:42 PST

Hi, Sharon, Thanks for your comments in guest books of two of my albums - coming from you, I value your compliments even more. I have just completed my tour of this album which I had deferred because of holiday activities. It is simply gorgeous - the color, composition, the setting equal to that of Butchart Gardens and others. With the help of your photography, I literally feel like being there and enjoying the sights and scents of all those blossoms (even though some do not have any). brunosmi/francismi/misrmi brunosmi@yahoo.com - in case you wish to use it

said francismi 2003.01.01 at 19:01:22 PST

just love all ur pics..specially with tulip flowers in it.. thks for sharing them...>>& gt;>>jen, philippines

said jlimayo 2003.01.20 at 11:07:12 PST

This is a stunning album ! The colors and subject are just beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Anik

said ani1967 2003.01.30 at 15:35:58 PST

Just a lovely album Sharon! You have a good eye for beauty! I really have enjoyed all your albums! I can't wait to get somewhere to shoot a few albums myself. I'm tired of SNOW and ICE! Donna

said sherwoodie2002 2003.01.31 at 14:39:40 PST

What a Great Album ! I really enjoyed it. You have an excellent eye for photography

said obsessivegardener 2003.02.15 at 20:43:59 PST

Hi Sharon. Thank you for your comments on "My Paintings". I'm not very good at painting from memory. I usually take two or three pictures and take a little bit from each one and make one painting. I don't consider myself a good artist, there's flaws in all my paintings. Most people can't see them, but I know they are there. I'm in the process of retaking pictures of some of my paintings with my digital camera and replacing them on Webshots. You will notice the difference when I'm finished. Spring will be here soon, and more beautiful flowers to photograph. I look forward to seeing more of your great photos. Dwight

said sammah 2003.02.21 at 07:23:45 PST

This is a truly beautiful album. It makes me want to pack up and come to Missouri for the Springtime. Thank you for your comments on my roses. I will have a rose tree this year because I now live in an apartment...which explains why I was able to spend so much time with my camera last summer. I used to have a nursery called Windflower Farm. You can see a bit of it in my picket fence album. The roses I have pictues of were captured at Priest Point Park here in Olympia. Thanks again for all your wonderful pictures. You have the artist's eye.I look forward to seeing more of your albums. Warm regards, Marjie

said windflowers43 2003.02.22 at 06:50:56 PST

These all spring photoes are excellent !

said hareshgeeta 2003.02.27 at 08:16:07 PST

Hi Sharon! Thanks for this beautiful album! I think it made my cold better :-))))) I'm really looking forward to your's and Bob's new photos and all the beauty they will bring! Thanks for your sweet comments about our puppies. Keiko and Annabelle are half-sisters. We got them at the same pet store two years apart and they turned out to be related! We don't take them with us. They are wonderful pups at home but get far too excited away from the house. I had some trouble downloading your pics. I don't know if it's my computer or Webshots. I've been having problems off and on getting to peoples albums including my own. Have you been having any similar experiences? You guys have a wonderful week! Wishing you an early spring! :-))))) Jane

said peonierose 2003.03.03 at 16:14:09 PST

Hi Sharon!!! I'm not sure what changes you made but the album is still "way gorgeous"! First of all, thanks so much for stopping by and for all your wonderful comments!!!:-))))) I spent all day yesterday and most of the day before going through pics and trying to resist the urge to start another spring album. As you saw, I failed!!! You must have one happy male cardinal now that his mate is back! Did Bob get a sunburn? LOL! Your weather really warmed up fast! Ours warms up and cools down and warms back up to cool down again. Typical. No thank you for the gumballs!!! I hope you love your Jackson & Perkins roses. What colors did you get? We have three daughters and the youngest is still at home but out of school. And we love having her! And she loves the low rent! How about your family? Poor Bob!!! Rod's parents used willow switches and I don't think he's too fond of willows! Big Hugs back to you guys!!! :-)))) Jane

said peonierose 2003.03.13 at 10:02:49 PST

Hi Sharon..Yours and Bobs albums are always a delight to view,This one is special.I loved the shot of the wisteria by the lake. My wisteria vine is just starting to bud this year and I am waiting. Most everything is blooming in Fla and I have a new album entitled"Buds And Blooms..Florida Spring" if you would like to view it. I am just starting to use the micro settings on this digital camera and its a learning experience....still enjoying all of your albums.....Gene

said tewbyfourgn5 2003.03.13 at 13:13:02 PST

Hi Sharon: It's me again viewing more of your beautiful Mo. Botanical Garden Photos. This one is very special, Love the azaleas, and colorful flowers. I have 10 azaleas and they look beatiful in the Spring and Summer. However looked at them yesterday and they are in bad shape after our hard Winter. I hope they make it. Words can not express how much I have enjoyed your albums. I also have been checking out some of your viewers sights. Your albums are on the top of the list. Thank you so much for sharing them. I have seen more of the garden through you. Thanks again, Shirley - PS: Have a Great Day!

said shirley293 2003.03.14 at 07:55:20 PST

HELLO YOUR PICTURES ARE SO BEAUTIFUL. I CHECKED OUT THE SPRING AND CHRISTMAS PICTURES. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THEM I NOW HAVE A LOVELY SPRING SAVER THANKS TO YOU. CLOVER4

said clover4 2003.03.14 at 17:19:59 PST

Beautiful photos. I love the pink dogwoods and lake reflections. Another great job. Best wishes, Rita

said ebonyrose 2003.03.14 at 20:23:12 PST

Hi Sharon, Beautiful!!! I love the pink dogwood the best. It's begining to look like spring here in Alabama too. I'm so happy winter is almost gone. Marianne

said bowlingranny 2003.03.16 at 07:10:59 PST

Beautiful Beautiful flowers!! I can't wait till spring! I hope its as beautiful here in New York as it is in Missouri! And I love the names of your albums...very clever!

said anneliza2 2003.03.16 at 09:03:26 PST

Sharon and Bob..This is just such a beautiful album. I am amazed at how lovely everything is and the shots you take. I am also very glad that you do because then I get to see these, and lots of other people do too. Great album. warm wishes, barbara http://community.webshots.com/user/midnight_lace http://community.webshots.com/user/barbaramidnight

said midnight_lace 2003.03.16 at 11:25:11 PST

What lovely additions to your album. I do so enjoy downloading and using them:) GOD BLESS YOU 2, Betty

said faithbw 2003.03.17 at 20:43:18 PST

Hi Sharon, thank you for your kind word on my album Butterflies and flowers in my guessbook. All your album are great.

said zazoo105 2003.03.18 at 11:59:21 PST

Bonjour Sharon,,you definitely have one of the most beautiful botanical garden in the U.S.as usual your pictures are fabulous in their composition and what an explosion of colors.A very welcome relief from all the whiteness,here in Quebec.Thanks for your nice comments in my Churches album and have a great day!Luc

said kligon 2003.03.19 at 00:41:56 PST

Hi Sharon, I was inspired to go to the Botanical Gardens after seeing your albums a while ago, so when I found out the Orchid Show was there... I went. Margie

said margiemusic1 2003.03.20 at 19:55:05 PST

hi. your albums are so beautiful.i view them numbers of times. i was just wonreing if you are the real profession or just do those for fun.... thank you... i for let me see other side of all the beautiful garden in the u.s.many of them that i would never have a chance to go see with my own eyes...but through your albums that i can visit those fabulous around us... just beautiful.keep the good work...kimmy

said babykimmy 2003.03.22 at 18:46:51 PST

To Kimmy, Thanks for the lovely comments regarding my albums. Since you don't have any albums for public display under user name babykimmy, I am hoping you will look at this album again so I can answer your question. No, I am not a professional photographer. My husband and I just take photographs for a hobby and find much joy in seeing all the beautiful things God has created for us to photograph. And even though we spend a great deal of time at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, each time we go there it's a photographer's dream because of the changing of the seasons or a different flower or tree happens to be in bloom. I am glad you are getting to visit "our favorite place" through my albums. Sharon

said photoop23 2003.03.23 at 05:33:00 PST

Beautiful pictures!!

said blazeofglory02 2003.03.23 at 16:41:41 PST

Greetings from sunny Florida. Your "Once Upon a Springtime" album is beautiful. There's lots of flowers, green trees, palm trees and all kinds of water birds around here. We went to Homosassa Springs State Park yesterday(Monday), we went to the beach today. The weather is beautiful. We are going to one of the Disney Parks later this week. I'll have lots of pictures when I get home. Gotta go. You have a good day. Dwight

said sammah 2003.03.25 at 15:47:16 PST

Sharon, I study your photos and see how you bring so much life into the shots! You do have beautiful material to work with but only you could give it the beauty that you do to share with others! Obviously, I'm not the only one who thinks so after looking at your comments! You have a fabulous gift!I enjoy so much everything you have shown! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2003.03.29 at 03:36:59 PST

It's very difficult to pick a favorite but I think I like the English garden shot. Of course the waterfall and the zig, zag walkway is incredible!:) I can't decide! Donna:)I dunno??

said sherwoodie2002 2003.03.29 at 03:40:16 PST

Hi Sharon! This is such a wonderful album, my favorite is "White Dogwood, Red Maple and Azaleas", all of your albums are super! I see I have already signed your guest book, this album draws you back for more! Thanks for signing my guest book, wonderful folks like you are what makes it a pleasure to be featured. I hope to see this album featured soon. God Bless, Marianne

said bowlingranny 2003.03.29 at 05:33:34 PST

pasisajes varios

said regin144 2003.03.29 at 11:01:19 PST

Oh, what beautiful spring colors. I have downloaded so many of your photos for my desktop. Beautiful......great photography. I can't even choose one. :) Thanks for the feast. Nita from Oregon

said oregonviews 2003.03.29 at 22:21:31 PST

Very nice.Enjoyed immensely.jim"

said clanky 2003.03.30 at 20:47:54 PST

Hi, I was looking for Cherry Trees and found your pages. We live in NY State. It is in the high thirties today and we had snow last weekend. I really enjoyed spring in Missouri, I will have to download more of your pictures until spring is finally here ! Bluemoon

said bluemoonrising 2003.04.03 at 09:30:27 PST

To Bluemoon, Thanks for visiting my albums and I'm glad you found the Cherry Trees. I hope your weather warms up soon in NY. We usually go from winter to summer here in the St. Louis, MO, area. :-))

said photoop23 2003.04.03 at 11:08:07 PST

Hi Sharon!I want to go to see that beautiful waterfall in your pics! We're getting 10 inches of snow tonight!! I had to visit your gorgeous pictures again to dream!! So beautiful! I look at them over and over! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2003.04.06 at 12:44:55 PDT

Hello Sharon, In the Missouri Botanical Garden you have the best scene for your photographies. Its album of the garden created at the 16 of January 2003 is very very special for me, and I keep some precious scenes. Maintain his work. I congratulate it by the beauty that puts before our eyes. God has put it like gift for many of which we admired its photographies. Warm greetings from Spain. Jesus.

said raijomayo100 2003.04.06 at 13:49:03 PDT

These photos are so beautiful. Congratulations on this wonderful album. Grettings from Slovenia. Stanko

said stana110 2003.04.07 at 02:13:18 PDT

With an ice storm last week and snow even as I type, your albums have given me such a lift that I had to write and let you know...your photos are exquisitely composed and the gardens are an incredible delight! Thank You for sharing your artwork!

said _footsie 2003.04.08 at 08:09:22 PDT

Let me see the Mossouri Botanical Garden of St. Louis, Please!!! You're a clever interpreter of its beauty. Another wonderful album. Filippo.

said pippo695 2003.04.08 at 15:57:29 PDT

"Tulips and Pansies" is beautiful!! Great album!

said blazeofglory02 2003.04.09 at 15:03:45 PDT

Hi Sharon! Nice to hear that you mowed the lawn. We still have snow on ours! Another peek at your spring photos always cheers me up!! Soon I'll get some scenery to show yah! Got my spots all picked out! A couple of weeks! Hopefully!!! :)))) One never knows does one? Snow in May??? Donna

said sherwoodie2002 2003.04.09 at 20:27:19 PDT

Beautiful pictures have captured beautiful images in this album. It would be hard to pick the best. Congratulations. jim

said gjszerwas 2003.04.10 at 08:29:54 PDT

Sharon thanks for your wonderful comments! But have so much to learn ! That's why I study a pro like you! Donna:) PS! Can't beat your stuff!

said sherwoodie2002 2003.04.12 at 17:18:12 PDT

Beautiful pictures!!! Thanks for sharing! Andreja from Slovenia :-)

said ajez123 2003.04.13 at 14:06:59 PDT

Hi Sharon! Thanks for your great comments! What a surprise! Your albums are so much better though! I can't compete with you !! :) Your comments made my day! Thanks! Donna:) PS. It's 80 degrees here today so soon maybe I'll get some green shots in!! LOL

said sherwoodie2002 2003.04.15 at 13:50:05 PDT

HI! your pictures are brilliant.Seems as if you have immortalised beauty of nature.I am new to webshots and have downloaded six photos as idris_khan in my photos;but i cant locate them in most popular page .CAn u please help me in this regard.you can also email me at idrisakhan@yahoo.com.than ks

said idris_khan 2003.04.17 at 08:12:48 PDT

Hi Sharon! We're just about to leave for an eye appointment so this will be quick! I think the newcomer is wanting to know why he/she can't find them in the "Most Popular" section. Look up to the top right of this page see "Most Popular"? I'm just guessin'. What do you think? Hugs!!!!! Jane

said peonierose 2003.04.17 at 15:00:11 PDT

Hello Your pics are great to look at. Thanks for sharing.

said autumnmorn 2003.04.21 at 07:56:18 PDT

Hello Sharon, thank you for your nice comments in my guestbook of the "first signs of spring" album. I was surprised it was featured yesterday. I was admiring your pictures of "Once Upon a Springtime"... this is such a lovely album. Will you let me know when you have added new pictures? Bye and greetings , Diana. (dianacornelissen@hotmail .com)

said dianawiersma1 2003.04.21 at 17:43:32 PDT

I love pink dogwoods and your photos are stunning. Thanks for visiting the little Jersey Journal. The Jerseys that are ours have names - LOL. I didn't think hubby was ever going to get Phebe to nurse but perseverance paid off. Molly is a great little mother even if the calf isn't hers. I too was a city girl. Only experience with a cow was seeing one my grandparents had. Have a great week. Rita

said ebonyrose 2003.04.22 at 06:22:48 PDT

This is one of the most colorful albums I have ever seen on Webshots.

said pompilot 2003.04.22 at 10:51:40 PDT

I had to come and get more sunshine! I can't believe this one hasn't been featured yet! I can sure see why people think you're professionals!:-))))) Have a wonderful evening! Hugs! Jane

said peonierose 2003.04.24 at 16:49:38 PDT

Hurray!!! Thanks for adding more sunshine to an already sunny and gorgeous album! Do you think if we planted a few magnolia trees in an orchard that we could have our own botanical garden? LOL! Big hug for a stupendous album! (Worth a feature!!!) Jane

said peonierose 2003.04.25 at 15:59:26 PDT

Hi Sharon!! You are so good!!! If I could choose a featured album i think this one is the winner.Pansies and tulips is just fantastic. Thanks for putting colors in the cold and rainy days that we have here in Montreal. Take care, Chantal:)))

said zazoo105 2003.04.25 at 19:50:30 PDT

Both your springtime albums are a pure delight. Thank you for sharing! reetings Anna Oldenhave, The Netherlands

said annaoldenhave 2003.04.28 at 05:35:57 PDT

Hi Sharon: I am back sorry it's been awhile. You have out did yourself again with the beautiful Cherry Blossom tree in the Japanese Garden, another download for me. I went to see my Son in Oklahoma, he is still out of a job. I feel so sorry for him and his family. I took some photos but haven't had them developed yet. I have not been able to see the Cardinals yet, or go to the Mo. Botanical Garden yet. I have been working in my yard cleaning up the gumballs, wirleybirds, grape clusters from the neighbors trees. A couple of my Azalaes didn't make it this Spring. I planted three Rose bushes, Some Daybreaks, and Clemintis. With mowing, weeding, and cleaning up after Winter and the house cleaning, I am finding out a year older does not help the old body work faster, only slower :-(. Thank you for the nice Comments in my Album. The Spring Break in Virginia Bay was sent to me by my Oldest Son, when my Grandson was their. He sure is enjoying his new JetSki. I would like to go see my Oldest and grandson, but they live so far. I pray I get to see Josh for the Summer. It's been almost three years. The trip to Oklahoma was long, 6 hours one-way. I drove and the longest trip made with my new car 2001. I had it up to 90 and didn't realize it. I looked at the 90 and thought I better slow it down before the Highway Patrol got me, or I started to fly to heaven. I haven't drove like that since my younger days. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful photos. Will talk with you later. You and Bob have a great day!! Lucky sends his love, and hugs.Shirley

said shirley293 2003.04.28 at 09:54:16 PDT

Sharon and Bob..I never get over the beauty of this place. It is such a joy to go through the album. Thanks for many hours of pleasure with your albums. warm wishes, Barbara http://community.webshots.com/user/midnight_lace http://community.webshots.com/user/barbaramidnight

said midnight_lace 2003.04.30 at 09:58:17 PDT

Boy I wish I could see this place!! It is like heaven on earth! I bet you spend hours there!! You captured a bit of heaven! We certainally need that here on this place!! Thanks friend! Donna:))) Hugs!

said sherwoodie2002 2003.05.03 at 18:49:25 PDT

Beautiful photography--your ability is a true gift, not given to many. Thank you for sharing this gift of yours.

said rukashaza 2003.05.05 at 06:43:41 PDT

Those pictures are of my daughter's wedding. My husband and I and our children are in the picture "098withmargosfa mily". Rita

said rukashaza 2003.05.05 at 08:12:30 PDT

Hi Sharon. Spring is a beautiful time of the year isin't it? These pictures you have here are fantastic. Don't you wish all these plants would bloom like this all year? Thanks for your comments on Don's lake. Don is one of my Christian brothers from church. These pictures were taken at his home away from home about 20 miles southwest of Sullivan, Mo. It's a beautiful place. You can only get there by taking a four wheel drive truck. I don't know how he ever found the place to begin with. Gotta go. Have a good day, Dwight

said sammah 2003.05.06 at 06:18:39 PDT

Hi again! Another page one spectacular!!! You guys really are very talented! I can't wait for my turn to cheer you on with your next feature!!! This album would be the perfect place to start! I hope you are out taking glorious pics somewhere preparing to knock our socks off again! Thanks again for being my cheerleaders! You guys are the very best!!! Hugs and baby birdie kisses! Jane

said peonierose 2003.05.06 at 09:05:56 PDT

Hey Sharon! I'm sooooo glad you didn't drown or get blown away!!! We still have wind and rain and our azaleas and rhododendrons are starting to bloom! How can I get pics in this weather!!!! The bird feeder is outside the window hanging from the peak of the roof. I make them get used to seeing me through the window moving around a little. They sometimes now just eat and watch me. Others are skittish and fly away. Don't you feel sorry for the jay with the broken beak:-((((( It seems to be doing very well though. If the sun would shine it would look just a little bit like these gorgeous pics, here! Ha Ha! Guess who's here to snack at the feeder! He doesn't like the camera this morning! This album really needs to be featured!!!!!!!! Everyone would adore it! Looks like they already do!!!!!!!Hugs, grins and tickles! Jane

said peonierose 2003.05.07 at 07:40:12 PDT

I'm really enjoying your beautiful pictures and downloading some for my screensavers. It brings such peace and joy to look at them. THANKS!!!!!

said bjts43 2003.05.07 at 08:17:19 PDT

Happy you have been featured again, very happy endeed. Those spring -albums are really nice. Regards...Antti, Portugal

said anttisarki 2003.05.14 at 03:57:17 PDT

marvelous colors.congratulations.

said agustinguti413 2003.05.16 at 09:14:33 PDT

WOW!! beautiful pics!So many colours, wonderful..! I don't have my own site here on web shots - yet! You'll find my pics on my own site on this adress: http://www.imageorama.com/ I will come back to see your pics! take care Tammy

said tammy_b 2003.05.18 at 16:45:57 PDT

Hi Sharon..This is a lovely album..so many beautiful colors..and the clarity of your photos is so wonderful..love it..I grow some roses..my favortie flower..but most I just find and shoot..The rain here is an on going thing..thunder storms and rain..this week and next week..dreary..if the sun comes out for a moment I'm out the door with my camera..lol. Thanks and love this great album.. Marianne

said bowlingranny2 2003.05.19 at 06:25:11 PDT

Dear Sharon...I just wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed ALL your albums. You are one of my favorite users and an excellent photographer with a good eye for composing God's beauty. I too am a photgrapher hoping to save up for a 4x5 Sinar view camera soon. From one photographer to another...God Bless, and Please, keep uploading those enjoyable photos. You might check mine out. Of course I haven't gotton anywhere gorgeous yet, but I want to get up to Moraine and Herbert Lakes in Alberta, and the town of Jasper, Alberta above the Ice Fields Parkway Highway...there's also Peyto Lake...Oh, we could have a field day up there! Good Luck Always! Colleen.

said montana155 2003.05.20 at 00:02:40 PDT

Forgot to mention Alaska, especially in the Fall. In mid-summer Alberta's lakes cast an aqua glow from the glacial silt abundant in them. I guess it's the same concept as the thick ice looking blue in glaciers. Would enjoy hearing from you...Bye!

said montana155 2003.05.20 at 00:05:17 PDT

Hi Sharon! Did some waterfalls and then I return to your album and look at that fantastic waterfall of yours!!!!!!!! Girl you just can't ever be beat! :))))) What kind of camera do you have? But the true talent lies behind it anyway! Donna:)

said bloominidiot100 2003.05.26 at 06:53:50 PDT

Absolutely enchanting. Always, take time to stop and smell the flowers on your way. Take care, enjoy...and thank-you for sharing some of your wonderful adventures.

said canadian_made 2003.05.28 at 11:15:02 PDT

Your photos are supurb!

said tsw561 2003.05.31 at 16:54:09 PDT

stunning colors.great album.agustinguti131.agus tinguti213

said agar101 2003.06.01 at 17:03:21 PDT

Some day soon I hope to travel to some of these gardens that you,ve been to. Do you live in Missouri? We,ve been to Branson many times, but never realized what else Missouri has to offer. And, Yes, Mack is my newest Grandson, now 8 months old, and the love of my heart. There is nothing like a baby to put great joy in your life! Barbara

said bjts43 2003.06.03 at 07:57:33 PDT

Hi Sharon! I can always count on you to see my creations before they are even done! LOL! I appreciate it so! it's raining everyday! A big ole bear was at our schol so no recesss till he's caught! Ha! The kids have one more day and a half! Yippee!! Hope you're feeling better! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2003.06.04 at 19:47:43 PDT

I can't believe that I lived in Arnold for 10 years and never seen the Garden the way you have captured them! I live 2 hours south of St Louis now but still love to look at pictures of the area when I can't visit! thanks for sharing this amazing photos

said gimego 2003.06.06 at 14:17:16 PDT

stunning colors.superb.

said sanztineo 2003.06.10 at 11:04:34 PDT

every single picture is beathtaking. Thank you for sharing

said kaprice26 2003.06.12 at 16:13:53 PDT

I would like to walk in this wonderful gardens! Lovely, the geese in the water and marvelous flowers and trees in blossom around the water, reflecting in the water! Now, these flowers are probably replaced by summer flowers? Greetings from both of us to both of you, Sharon and Bob, and thanks for sharing all your wonderful albums with us! Henri and Kaethi

said oertlif_2 2003.06.17 at 05:50:47 PDT

hello, i have so enjoyed looking at your photos. the overall ambience of this album is magic and i will remember it for a long, long time, but then i downloaded several so i will have them to remember this beautiful garden. thank you for sharing your love of photography. your friend rose. (grumpybear)

said jahschild 2003.06.22 at 15:47:42 PDT

marvelous composition and colors.

said agustinguti213 2003.06.24 at 10:05:34 PDT

Sharon, well I am back again. Love this album. Thanks for your comments about the lightning strike. I hate to admit it, but, I know I took over 50 photos to get that one. And, I needed Charlie's encourgement, else I would have been under the covers hiding with TR! We are going to Va. Beach this weekend to visit son and family, see their new house and go to a Beach Boys concert. Looking forward to it. Have a super weekend. Louise

said greenfairways1 2003.06.28 at 06:12:25 PDT

wonderfull

said mujahid142 2003.06.29 at 10:31:12 PDT

Hi Sharon, I have so many of the pictures from this album on my computer and enjoy them everyday, you captured some beautiful shots, someday I hope to go there in person and smell the flowers. Thanks for your very kind comments in my guestbook today. Candy

said canary1976 2003.07.02 at 12:14:46 PDT

Beautyful pictures, Thank you for sharing them. They will be seen in Ireland and enjoyed

said pjobyrne 2003.07.29 at 07:39:56 PDT

Beautyful pictures, thank you for sharing them

said msafag19 2003.07.29 at 14:17:54 PDT

I loved the beautiful pictures. I always love browsing in your albums. Thanks for sharing them with us all. If you would like to email me at sacheeze@midsouth.rr.com I would love to have you on my webshots email list. Dianna from Memphis

said diannataylorcrumpl... 2003.08.07 at 19:33:11 PDT

Great shots!!! You have a great eye !!! Thanks for sharing with us.

said briansbabe 2003.08.14 at 10:23:51 PDT

Sharon, CONGRATULATIONS on your many beautiful collections of photographs. They are truly works of art and I'm SO GLAD I found them. I recently moved back to St. Louis and your photos of the gardens and zoo reminded me of just how much I missed home. Looking forward to your next photo ops. Do you sell your photos? Please let me know, I'm very interested. Thank you so very much. Frankie Hoyle reallyrathernot@yahoo.com

said navy1girl 2003.08.14 at 10:23:51 PDT

What a BEAUTIFUL album. It makes me want to visit the St. Louis Japenese Botanical Gardens in person. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful photography. You have a real talent for capturing images that are VERY true to life. You almost expect the leaves to start rustling gently in the breeze. Again ... THANK YOU!

said shari0911 2003.08.14 at 11:21:26 PDT

what beauty what joy thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent of these pictures. your a true photographer. tonya

said tawniscott 2003.08.20 at 07:40:38 PDT

Hi Sharon! Wow, this album deserves to be in a magazine! How come MBG doesn't just use your's and Bob's photos for all their PR??????? THEY SHOULD!!! Thanks for your lovely comments! I agree that the hibiscus looked like a beautiful skirt. You can't have the robins until we're done with them!!! You guys have some of THE BEST albums on Webshots! Hugs! Jane

said peonierose 2003.08.26 at 15:20:51 PDT

The pictures that you taken are great. I personally loves the one with pansies and tulips. Actually I have never been to the St. Louis Japenese Botanical Gardens or even USA, but with the photos that you had taken it makes me want to visit interesting places in your country. Looking forward to your next album which I might see and learn. Thank you for sharing your wonderful albums with us! Rina,Malaysia.

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