The walled garden

This little gem is literally around the corner from my new home. I’ve been there many times over the years, but it’s now part of the neighbourhood.

At the moment, the walled garden in Ravenscourt Park is bristling with blooms and is a real oasis of natural calm. Visitors amble through the gates for a tranquil few moments, while young couples steal some time to themselves on the sheltered benches that line the old walls.

Such a small space can produce an unexpected array of shots. You have to be very discreet to attempt any candid shots, and I largely failed in that pursuit on this warm, sun-kissed evening.

Summer was alive and well, and a far cry from some of the photos I captured here in the grip of the icy winter.

Click first image for the full gallery experience

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Anatomy of a rose

Park moments

Waterlilies

Tags: candid, floral, London, nature, photography, Ravenscourt Park, summer evening, walled garden

23 thoughts on “The walled garden”

lena de almeida on July 15, 2013 at 22:30 said:

Beautiful collection, Mike.

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- mikeosbornphoto on July 18, 2013 at 18:13 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Lena, I hope you’re well.
  
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jdtphotography.co.uk on June 28, 2013 at 12:47 said:

These are wonderful images Mike and I have to agree with Lucy about the tinted poppies. In fact this would make a great book cover. I do so miss a great park to wander around as I used to enjoy Holland park and its walled gardens.. Have you been to the Chelsea physic gardens? well worth a visit. Have a great weekend!

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 28, 2013 at 19:31 said:
  
  Thank you very much James, that’s much appreciated. I haven’t visited the Physic Gardens – yet another place to add to my list! This garden is so very close it’s practically my own backyard. Have a good weekend too – I hope you’re enjoying your new set up now it’s in place.
  
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  - jdtphotography.co.uk on July 1, 2013 at 07:58 said:
    
    You are very welcome Mike and I am slowly getting used to having an outlet to sell my work. I am enjoying the fact that this particular project is now up and running.
    Hope you have had a great weekend and I am looking forward to this week’s posts .
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on July 2, 2013 at 18:53 said:
      
      Very good news. I hope it brings the deserved rewards, James.
      
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      - jdtphotography.co.uk on July 3, 2013 at 07:53 said:
        
        Many thanks Mike….with my fingers, legs and toes crossed. Crikey! on reading this sounds like I want to pee.lol
        
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        mikeosbornphoto on July 3, 2013 at 18:18 said:
        
        Hahahaha! When a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do…
        
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        jdtphotography.co.uk on July 4, 2013 at 07:15 said:
        
        I did!
        
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happysnapper71 on June 24, 2013 at 12:48 said:

Love image one of the poppy in mono tones, really nice!

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 24, 2013 at 18:06 said:
  
  Thank you Lucy! I applied a blue tint which often looks odd, but seems to work in this case.
  
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maryqkaca on June 23, 2013 at 21:46 said:

Wonderful set and flowers! I like the way you use the depth of field!

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 23, 2013 at 22:13 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Maria. Almost every shot cried out for it. It’s one of my favourite techniques.
  
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Max Reynolds on June 23, 2013 at 18:55 said:

Great shots, Mike. It always surprises me how much I am moved by the black and whites. -Max-

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 23, 2013 at 18:58 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Max. If any frame I produce manages to have such an effect, then it’s done its work.
  
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pilar221b on June 23, 2013 at 17:22 said:

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 23, 2013 at 17:30 said:
  
  Thank you for sharing, Pilar. I hope more people enjoy the garden too!
  
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RCNaturephotos-Rachel Cohen Photography on June 23, 2013 at 12:32 said:

Lovely series of images Mike! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 23, 2013 at 12:33 said:
  
  Thank you Rachel. It would have been so easy to make it all floral, but felt there were other elements to capture.
  
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Noeline Smith on June 23, 2013 at 12:14 said:

Some beautiful detail shots here again Mike and great use of DOF. What a gem to have nearby – and as you say, a complete contrast to the frozen shots!

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 23, 2013 at 12:19 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Noeline. I’m quite a spot-focusing obsessive, so it’s always a bonus to find shots that benefit from it. And I walk to the garden in literally a minute now!
  
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ckponderings on June 23, 2013 at 11:04 said:

Great set of images, Mike – and they’re all on your doorstep! Brilliant! :D

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 23, 2013 at 11:18 said:
  
  Thanks Richard. Yes, literally a two-minute walk from home. Lovely spot and always unexpectedly so.
  
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