The Canadian Tulip Festival takes place each May in Ottawa and Gatineau, with over a million tulips planted in the public gardens. That doesn't even count the private gardens one might have at home. The festival wraps up this coming Victoria Day Monday; I've been taking many photos and will be continuing to do so.
The largest site for the tulips is Commissioners Park, where the Rideau Canal opens up into the reservoir Dow's Lake. I paid my first visit this past Sunday, and started photographing at the south end of the park, with homes in the background that are probably the most photographed homes in the city this time of year.
The Tulip Paparazzi was out in force.
A burst of colours and beauty.
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DeleteSpectacular!
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteIt must be breathtaking to see Commissioners Park bursting with color—what a perfect backdrop for photos, especially with those iconic homes adding charm to the scene
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
Delete...FABULOUS, I have been patiently waiting, thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteI would love going to the tulip festival. Beautiful tulips and photos.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday! Take care, have a happy day!
Thank you.
DeleteBeautiful flowers as always! I feel for the gardeners who plant all those bulbs (sore backs and knees). And now the photographers get to bend over to capture their beauty at just the right angle!
ReplyDeleteI have been doing some of that low to the ground stuff!
DeleteIt certainly seems to me a beautiful neighborhood at this time of year with so many flowers between those beautiful houses.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteGorgeous tulips ~ great photos ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores ~ clm
aka (A Creative Harbor)
You're welcome.
DeleteI love tulips.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteWow truly amazing
ReplyDeleteThey are.
DeleteGorgeous, William.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteAnd so it begins!
ReplyDeleteLots to come.
DeleteA beautiful beginning!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteLove the blooming tulips!
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteThe houses look very posh, like they are in a wealthy part of town
ReplyDeleteIt is.
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