The Gardens

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I want the unobtainable. Other artists paint a bridge, a house, a boat, and that's the end. They are finished. I want to paint the air which surrounds the bridge, the house, the boat, the beauty of the air in which these objects are located, and that is nothing short of impossible. Claude Monet…

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It is a tragedy that we live in a world where physical courage is so common, and moral courage is so rare. Claude Monet.

Every day I discover more and more beautiful things. It’s enough to drive one mad. I have such a desire to do everything, my head is bursting with it. Claude Monet…



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To sit amongst the flowers, walk the flower filled paths, breath the perfume of nature and then imagine the mind of this great painter. It’s such a gift to be here and take in such beauty and creativity. I am so grateful for this time, with this guy…

To sit amongst the flowers, walk the flower filled paths, breath the perfume of nature and then imagine the mind of this great painter. It’s such a gift to be here and take in such beauty and creativity. I am so grateful for this time, with this guy and in this place…beauty is everywhere…

Color is my daylong obsession, joy, and torment. Claude Monet…

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I must have flowers, always, and always. Claude Monet

My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece. Claude Monet…

My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece. Claude Monet…

I hope you enjoyed the time in Monet’s garden. If you found his gift of color and nature inspiring don’t be afraid to get out there and do whatever it is you love doing. I find it all so peaceful and nature is where I am most creative.

Thank you for stopping by and viewing my blog post. I do read each comment and answer all of them. All of these photos were shot with the Fuji XT-2 and the Fuji 18-135mm F3.5 lens.