The Pond at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina is a photograph by Shelia Hunt which was uploaded on January 9th, 2024.
The Pond at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina
The beautiful pond at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina, is often referred to as Duke Pond, or the Garden Pond. Located on the campus... more
by Shelia Hunt
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The Pond at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina
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Shelia Hunt
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Photograph
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The beautiful pond at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina, is often referred to as Duke Pond, or the Garden Pond. Located on the campus of Duke University, the gardens have a rich history dating back to the 1930s. The gardens are named after Sarah Pearson Duke, the wife of a prominent university benefactor, Benjamin N. Duke.
Central to many views in the Arboretum, this large Duke Pond offers numerous opportunities to enjoy vibrant waterfowl and other pond life. The pond is a prominent feature within the Doris Duke Center Gardens, which is part of the overall Sarah P. Duke Gardens. The pond is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and serves as a serene and picturesque setting within the gardens. The initial development of the gardens began in the 1930s, with the establishment of the terraced Doris Duke Center Gardens. Over the years, the gardens expanded and evolved, thanks to the efforts of renowned landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman and later, the visionary landscape designer Blomquist Garden of Native Plants was added. Today, Sarah P. Duke Gardens spans 55 acres and is divided into four main areas: the Doris Duke Center Gardens, Culberson Asiatic Arboretum, Blomquist Garden of Native Plants, and the Historic Gardens. The gardens offer a diverse and beautiful collection of plants, flowers, and landscapes, providing a tranquil and educational environment for visitors to explore and enjoy. As a testament to the dedication of the Duke family and the ongoing commitment of the university, Sarah P. Duke Gardens stands as a botanical gem that continues to thrive and inspire generations of nature enthusiasts and scholars alike when visiting the Raleigh-Durham area.
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January 9th, 2024
Comments (12)
Antonis Meintanis
Wonderful capture !! very beautiful colours and reflections !! 👍 👌Best Wishes !👌fav👌
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! I am happy to announce that your excellent photographic art has been proudly featured on the home page of the Camera Art Group! You are invited to archive your feature in Group Feature Archive: January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 discussion.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your camera art has been nominated as a Special Feature by a fellow artist Camera Art member for your superb art in Camera Art Group!! You are invited to post your art in the "Special Feature Archive Discussion" in the Camera Art group. Please share and nominate others photographic art which is found in the group image tab in Camera Art Group.
Holly April Harris
Gorgeous reflection! I am very pleased to feature your wonderful artwork in the group ‘Appalachia America.’ Please add it to the “2024 First Quarter FEATURED IMAGE Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 1/11/24
Nicklas Gustafsson
What a beautiful picture! I'm nominating this for a Special Feature in the Camera Art group.
Shelia Hunt replied:
Nicklas, thank you ever so much! So glad you like it... Thanks for the nomination!
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