Painted Reflections: April in The Asian Garden
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There is a specific kind of magic that happens in the Asian Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden during the month of April. While I have visited these grounds many times over the years, I find myself continually drawn back to this one view.
In this particular capture from 2023, it was the conversation between the trees that caught my eye. The deep, fiery crimson of the Japanese maples stands in such bold contrast to the fresh, hopeful greens of early spring. But more than the colors themselves, I am always captivated by the reflections in the pond—the way the water mirrors those vibrant hues, blurring the lines between the shore and the surface.
To capture the feeling of that moment, I decided to move away from a traditional edit. Using a painterly technique, I wanted to emphasize the impressionist quality of the scene, turning the branches and reflections into soft, textured brushstrokes. It transforms a familiar local scene into something that feels like a quiet, hidden sanctuary.
Prints available at: https://ava-reaves.pixels.com/ in Gardens of The River City Gallery
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