“Never judge a book by its cover” — “First impressions are often the truest.”

Earl Moore Photography Earl Moore Photography Earl Moore Photography

Contradicting sayings — no, they’re both right with some interpretation. First impressions are important but they’re only the beginning. One should always be willing to look further, to look within, beyond the cover, before forming final conclusions.

So these images are the beginning or entrance to The Elizabethan Gardens — the welcome center, a main cast iron gate and a view from inside of the welcome center looking out into the first courtyard. A good first impression I would say, but we shall look a bit deeper in later posts.

One unique thing about the gardens was they also function as a small plant nursery selling some of various flowering plants featured in the gardens. I know this for a fact. :-)

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paul
13 years ago

When I lived on that side of town, I used to love to go to the gardens at UNCC. They did the same, offer many of the plant types found in the garden for sale to the general public. This looks like a much more ornate garden than those at UNCC. Where is this place?

Monte Stevens
13 years ago

I enjoy visiting places like this, serene and quiet come to mind. The entrance does have an inviting feel to it. I would enter in.

Don Cooper
13 years ago

A nice place to get away from the crazies.

Anita Jesse
13 years ago

This is an entrance that would be difficult to resist. Earl, I love the way you set up photo stories and build the suspense. One post and I am always eager to see additional chapters. The rich dark tones you have preserved (or provided) here feel perfect for the subject matter—the very tones I associate with a rich production of an Elizabethan stage piece.

Don
Don
13 years ago

I like your initial presentation of this interesting looking nursery. I’m thinking about getting some petunias for a couple of empty tubs out front….Now if I were there, I could…. Nice post.

Mark
13 years ago

Agree with the others here, I certainly am drawn in to want to explore more. Thanks for sharing this place Earl.

yz
yz
13 years ago

a great romantic scene

Martina Egli
13 years ago

Beautiful! I particularly love the different shades of green and the wonderful lighting in your photographs. I look forward to discover what lies behind that intriguing entrance.