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Ninfa
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The beautiful Gardens of Ninfa (Giardini di Ninfa) are located in the Lazio region of Italy, about 40 miles south-east of Rome. Known mostly to garden enthusiasts, Ninfa and its unique setting are still a fairly well-kept secret. Getting to Ninfa is a challenge, but the garden is worth the effort. Ninfa was a substantial town going back to the times of the Romans. However, during the Middle Ages the town was squabbled over, sacked, beset by malaria and eventually Ninfa was abandoned to the elements. A neglected part of the estate of the aristocratic Caetani family, Ninfa was left to slumber until the twentieth century when descendents transformed the town's ruins into a botanical garden. The last owner, Lelia Caetani, left the garden to a foundation who now run the site.

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.koca
08/15/10 7:37 AM GMT
Nice story, Ed, thank you. This is really a beautiful picture of an old architecture. Thanks for sharing.
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::luckyshot
08/15/10 10:29 AM GMT
Ed - An amazing history for this community. How creative to establish gardens with the ruins as part of the scenery. You have captured so well this very old building surrounded by trees and shrubs. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
::tigger3
08/15/10 11:07 AM GMT
The narrative was very good, and what well presented imae this is. Your the master at these my friend. =^..^=sandi♥

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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::0930_23
08/15/10 11:53 AM GMT
Good angle as usual EDV. The information was good and also nice to hear that people do enjoy beauty. I like the natural look to this one.

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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
Logun7
08/15/10 3:03 PM GMT
»»-»»((*-:¦:-*))»»-»» Magnificent Shot ««-««(( *-:¦:-*))»»-»»

I also enjoyed the story as well as the post:)
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
::Inkeri
08/15/10 5:19 PM GMT
Fantastic history and a Fabulous photo,Ed.
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.Starglow
08/15/10 6:05 PM GMT
Wonderful image and narrative.
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.catweasel
08/15/10 11:48 PM GMT
The HDR gives a nice shimmering effect to this, Ed. Another interesting and beautiful building.
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"I'm never going to be famous. My name will never be writ large on the roster of Those Who Do Things. I don't do any thing. Not one single thing. I used to bite my nails, but I don't even do that any more." - Dorothy Parker (1893-1967)
::Jimbobedsel
08/15/10 11:56 PM GMT
Beautiful textures, colors, and I like the laid back look.
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JUST CALL ME BUBBA
::billyoneshot
08/16/10 1:27 AM GMT
Well done Ed. The angles are perfect.
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.icedancer
08/16/10 6:17 PM GMT
Beautiful angle and gorgeous view Ed, looks like the towers are pointing right up to that gorgeous sky. I really like the textures and also the grass or weeds growing on the stones.
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