We end our series of images from Raleigh, North Carolina with a panoramic view of the city glowing at blue hour.
Raleigh Glowing at Night
Raleigh Glowing at Night
Category Archives: North Carolina
Lonely at the Station
A train station is empty at night in Raleigh, North Carolina
Lonely at the Station
Raleigh Skyline at Dusk
The skyline of Raleigh at dusk ……
Raleigh Skyline at Dusk
Leading into Sunset
Rail lines leading towards sunset in Raleigh, North Carolina
Leading into Sunset
Coming Together
Rail lines coming together at sunset in Raleigh, North Carolina
Coming Together
Lilies Floating on Clouds
With reflection of clouds on the pond, it looks like the lilies are floating on them at Duke Gardens, Raleigh
Lilies Floating on Clouds
Like a Painting
An almost painting like image of lilies at Duke Gardens in Raleigh
Like a Painting
Soothing Waterfall
This water feature for Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina is a naturalistic creek-style water feature consisting of a series of cascades/waterfalls and creek system.
Soothing Waterfall
Iconic Red Bridge
Sarah P. Duke Gardens’ iconic red bridge is named the Meyer Bridge. The bridge is located over the large pond in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum and is a favorite spot for visitors to pause for photos and gaze at the beauty around them. It was recently redesigned, along with the surrounding landscape, to become the official entrance to the Durham-Toyama Sister Cities Japanese Pavilion and Garden,
Japanese Garden Design
Bridge in a Bamboo Garden
A Curved Bridge
A strategically placed small bridge adds to the landscape at Duke Gardens, Durham, North Carolina
A Curved Bridge
Almost a Monet
The water lilies and reflections in a pond at Duke Gardens almost create a Monet-like image
Almost a Monet
Lilies at Duke Gardens
In the summer, the fish pool at Duke Gardens is filled with hardy and tropical water lilies. One of the highlights is the Victoria water lily, with leaves up to 7 feet wide. In the pool, goldfish and koi are popular with visitors.
Standing Out
Flowers in the Middle
Beauty of Lilies
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina consist of approximately 55 acres of landscaped and wooded areas at Duke University. There are 5 miles of walks and pathways throughout the gardens. More than 400,000 visitors from all over the world visit Sarah P. Duke Gardens annually. Will be posting some images from the gardens this week.
Topped by a wisteria-covered pergola, the Terrace beds are filled each season with marvelous combinations of bulbs, annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs. Container plantings complement the landscape designs.
Terraced Gardens
Reflections of a Different Kind
Captured some unusual reflections while walking along the streets of Raleigh
Reflections of a Different Kind
Red Under Red
A red shirt, red umbrellas and their shadows and reflections at a plaza in Raleigh, North Carolina
Red Under Red
Matching Colors
Red umbrellas and a person in a matching shirt add color to the Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
Matching Colors
Sculptures in Red
Sculptures displayed at Raleigh’s City Plaza add to the vibrant atmosphere
Striking in Red
Sculpture in Red
City Plaza Light Tower
City Plaza is located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina and features four glass retail pavilions, an interactive fountain, 50-foot programmable light towers and three sculptures from N.C.-based artists. It’s where celebrations and civic pride are demonstrated year round.
City Plaza Light Tower
Giant Earth Lookalike
The Daily Planet is 72 feet tall, and its placement — wedged against the side of a downtown building in Raleigh, North Carolina, as if it rolled there — somehow makes it look even more colossal. The globe is a hollow steel ball covered in hi-res satellite photos of the Earth.
SECU Daily Planet Globe
Small in Comparison
Arches Leading to the Door
Symmetry of stone arches leading to the door at Duke Chapel, Raleigh, North Carolina. Impressive in both color and black & white images.
Leading to the Door
Doorway Arches
