Friday, September 28, 2018

Funky Forest

Funky Forest The Atlanta Botanical Garden began a new holiday tradition in 2011 as it established "Garden Lights, Holiday Nights." This unique landscape of creative light sculptures features almost 1 million energy-efficient bulbs and has become a major seasonal occasion for families who want to experience a dazzling night walk at the park.



Glow Appeal The Orchestral Orbs are a one-of-a-kind topiary light show choreographed to holiday music at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.



Mood Enhancers One of the visual highlights of the "Garden Lights" holiday show is watching the multi-shape orbs change color in time to the music, which produces an atmospheric, mood-changing effect.



Brilliant Hues Intense shades of purple, green, gold and other colors form an electric tapestry of textures and types through the night.



Buzzing Bees Larger than life insects appear to take flight above the Edible Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.



In the Trees An elevated walkway and observation deck at the colorfully illuminated forest is glimpsed from beneath.



Chihuly at Night A centerpiece backyard sculpture by glass artist Dale Chihuly becomes even more spectacular when nighttime falls.



Decorating Nature A walk through the forest at night provides a completely different perspective of nature once the trees and plants are decorated with innovative lighting.  



Electric Flowers A vivid selection of red, green and blue lights combine to generate a whimsical display of blossoms in bloom.  



S'mores from the Garden A family enjoys a campfire treat amid the glowing wonders of this "Garden Lights, Holiday Nights" show at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.



Holiday Tree A light sculpture edition of the traditional Christmas tree surrounded by ornament-like celebrities supplies the ideal Yuletide signature for this cozy garden.



Twinkling Pathway A stunning array of blue and green LED lights guide the visitor down a treelined path toward the great Christmas tree in the background.



Magical Forest Lights Sophisticated color schemes and nighttime lightscapes transform a woods to a fantasyland.



Cold As Ice A couple walks through the landscape of trees that are illuminated which mimic character sculpted in ice.



Liquid Lights An illuminated fountain produces a Yuletide glow in the dark.  



Parterre at Night The Atlanta skyline is lit up by the Parterre Garden at the "Garden Lights, Holiday Nights" show at Atlanta Botanical Garden.  



Pretty as a Postcard Swans glide across the pond that borders the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden within this panoramic skyline view of this "Festival of Lights" event.



Train of Wonder View the "Festival of Lights" aboard the North Polar Express, among the popular attractions at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.  



Sign of the Times A festive Christmas tree made up of multi-colored lights is one of those signature sights from the "Festival of Lights" at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.



Christmas Playground Children delight at the annual "Festival of Lights" event with its own themed areas of Fairyland, Candy Cane Forest, Twinkle Trail and Lemon Drop Lane.



Flower Power Brookside Gardens at Wheaton, Maryland presents the "Garden of Lights" every holiday season from November 29 to January 5. Illuminated with over a million colorful lights, people can stroll through gardens comprising dazzling nighttime displays of twinkling trees, fountains, animal shapes and hand-crafted flower designs like this red pedal wonder with blue-green accents.



Grazing Giraffe A towering light sculpture shaped like a giraffe appreciates a vegetarian snack as represented by a tree covered in green lights at Brookside Gardens.



Arches of Light A walkway which travels under several twinkling arches leads to separate garden areas with light displays.  



Inside the Giant Caterpillar Visitors to Brookside Gardens wander through a tunnel of lights which looks like a long, red caterpillar.



Glow in the Dark Multi-colored light sculptures decorate the backyard areas while a lighted gazebo beckons in the space at Brookside Gardens.



Garden Monster A large, imposing light sculpture that looks like a demonic monster with glowing eyes towers across the greenhouse at Brookside Gardens.



Living Canvas Decorated and bare trees form a distinctive visual composition that combines the beauty of nature with striking electric light highlights at Brookside Gardens.  



Color Palette An outdoor patio at Brookside Gardens becomes as festive as a carnival midway with its mixture of coloured lights and shrubs with blooming flowers.



Meet Nessie The legendary creature that haunts the waters of Loch Ness, Scotland is recreated in this imaginative light sculpture at Brookside Gardens.



Winter Lights Blue and white colour schemes catch the festive Christmas mood at Brookside Gardens' walk-through holiday lights display.



Denver Light Shows From Nov. 29-Jan.1, Denver Botanic Gardens celebrates its yearly holiday tradition of adorning the gardens and farm with colorful lights for the Christmas season. "Blossoms of Light" features animated light sculptures with a few screens synchronized to holiday songs while "Trail of Lights" presents a more rustic way of light decorations via a self-guided tour.



Chorus Line Rows of illuminated trees line up like carolers along this particular garden pathway that borders the pond in Denver Botanic Gardens.



Enchanted Forest Among the more amazing displays in the "Blossoms of Lights" festival at Denver Botanic Gardens is this fantasyland of night color by the pond.



Winter Wonderland Garden plots and wall vegetation in the Denver Botanic Gardens are transformed into a magical environment throughout the Yuletide.



Night Vision Two young people to the "Trail of Lights" event at Denver Botanic Gardens marvel at the variety of colors that illuminate the evening.



Treehouse Transformation A children's play area and treehouse turned into a night wonderland at the "Trail of Lights" series at Denver Botanic Gardens.



Green Machine A tractor becomes as joyous as a Christmas tree in this scene from the "Trail of Lights" festival at Denver Botanic Gardens.



Group Huddle Visitors to the "Trail of Lights" festival in Denver Botanic Gardens find the warmth of this courtyard fire pit on a chilly winter night.



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