Japanese Maple Trees at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens

After setting up my booth at a recent show in Richmond, Virginia, I spent a couple of hours photographing at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. On previous trips to Richmond, I’d seen signs for the gardens but had never had a chance to stop by. I had a great time – this may have been my first visit – it definately won’t be my last.

As I started walking the paths in the gardens, I spotted a beautiful Japanese Maple tree along the shore of one of the ponds. Even with the wind and gray skies, there was a peaceful reflection of the tree in the water. I really liked the contrast of the red leaves of the Japanese Maple against the yellow and green trees in the background.

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As I looked around, I noticed several other Japanese Maple trees in the area. The leaves on each were a different shape and color. Here are some of the leaves I photographed that afternoon.

Acerpalmatum Dissectum Cv

Acerpalmatum dissectum Atropurpureum

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Acerpalmatum Watnong

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Acerpalmatum Iijima Sunago

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This is just a few of the Japanese Maple trees at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Not sure when I’m going to get back to Richmond – but I’m sure I’ll spend some time there next spring (to say nothing of summer and fall 🙂 )

Japanese Maple Trees at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens

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