My journey took me to the Canadian Museum of History, where I found tulips growing in among other plants at the northwest edge of the property.
I took a path leading down to the river, passing a blossoming tree.
Along the shore of the Ottawa River is this particular flowerbed, named for Malak Karsh, the Canadian landscape photographer who's the founder of the Tulip Festival. It was here that Malak took a photograph of the river with Parliament Hill that was reproduced onto the Canadian one dollar bill for many years- with a photograph of the Queen taken by his brother Yousuf Karsh on the other side. A fitting place to dedicate a flowerbed in his memory, particularly with his love of tulips.
Shifting to the left gives us a view of the Alexandra Bridge, Kiweki Point, and the National Gallery.
The tulips were a mix of purple, with yellow and red ones.
A one dollar bill seems like a very distant memory!
ReplyDeleteIt's been since the eighties.
DeleteBeautiful flowers and gardens, I also love the river view! Have a great day and a happy week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Delete...the yellow and red tulips are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThey are.
DeleteIs there work being done on the cathedral? It seems there are usually cranes in the photos.
ReplyDeleteNot a cathedral, but Centre Block of Parliament Hill. The work is ongoing.
DeleteLove the third shot with the stream of yellow tulips!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteThe 3rd photo is my favourite of the day!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteA perfect spot to remember him.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteMy favourite is the third photo. Nicely composed!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteLovely series of floral photos ~ favorites are 'along the shore.' ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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You're welcome.
DeleteThis was heavenly William. Thank you so much. Aloha
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteI like how they have been planted in patterns.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
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