I have had a long standing love affair with the Seattle Conservatory in Volunteer Park.
The first time I visited was in 1965 with my Dad and the place got under my skin and stayed there. Built in 1912, the Conservatory is now 100 years old, and for those 100 years Seattleites have had a place to get away from the cold and grey.
I have done other posts about the place, and this time I thought I would do a close-up pictorial that shows its colors, and textures. While nothing can convey the humidity and warmth within the building, hopefully these pictures will warm up your day.
Currently there are some concerns as to how much longer the place will remain open, so I hope that if you live in Seattle, or ever visit Seattle, that you will take the time to take it in and to give it your financial support. While technically “free,” donations are encouraged.
As you enter the building, breathe deep, and feel the warm moist air enter your lungs. Wipe off your fogged-up glasses, give your camera lens a chance to de-fog and then bask in the warmth, color and intoxicating fragrances of plants and soil. Whether it is in the tropical rain forest or the desert garden---there is always something breathtaking.
Renowned for its orchids I will start with the obligatory orchid picture. The rest is about form, color and texture---what they "actually are" is of less importance.
Enjoy.
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