Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory
The Garfield Park Conservatory has always been one of those places that I have seen countless pictures of but had yet to make my way through it’s entrance. I walked in, not knowing what to expect, and was immediately hit with a breath of fresh air. At that moment I understood what a “landscape art under glass” was. An indoor oasis, a grand terrarium… actually, it’s a world of nature encased in a small glass capsule occupying a piece of Chicago. Yeah, that sounds a lot better. Each door carried along it’s own backdrop and door number one was flowers. I didn’t stand a chance.
Still reeling from the effects of winter, seeing so much color and just… life is a bit overwhelming. I often find myself focusing on the entire picture that I miss the simple details. At the Garfield Park Conservatory, I focused on those.
A hidden gem of Chicago, teeming with life and the perfect transition to spring. I still can’t believe it took me this long to discover this place. It’s safe to say that I’ll be back soon.
A little about the photos.
I did not have a macro lens but I did have an extension tube. An extension tube is basically a hollow tube that separates your lens form your camera and allows you to get closer to your subject. Along with my 50mm I was able to create my own macro photography.
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A little about the Garfield Park Conservatory
- Garfield Park Conservatory is the third largest public plant conservatory in the world
- Has more than 2,000 different plant species
- It has FREE admission (suggested $5 donation) and is open 365 days a year
- The conservatory occupies approximately 4.5 acres inside and out
- First opened to the public in 1908 and designed by Jensen along with Prairie School architects Schmidt, Garden and Martin
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