Autumn in ViennaPrince Eugene's Belvedere Gardens

Gardens of the Belvedere
The extensive gardens between Prince Eugene's
Lower and Upper Belvedere Palaces

I love the corner with the labyrinth-like rooms
that open up and close behind you,
depending on which path you chose
to walk - or hide - when crossing
the grounds between the palaces

These garden chambers
are enchanting throughout the seasons,
but their allure is especially irresistible
in late October

when most leaves have changed colour,
from inspired lemony to warm golden yellows,
with a tinge of timid apricot thrown in,
yet also hold on to soft fragile green,
as if not wanting to let go
of summer's memories

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Photographed
in the late afternoon
of the 27th of October, 2010

Text and Images
Copyright by Merisi