The Chicago Botanical Garden is actually in the northern burb of Highland Park.
Not too far from me, I should visit more often with a real camera.
The gardens are magnificent and I will have some shots of that part later,
but for now, within the park is a model train exhibit that I just love!
These are taken with my trusty point and shoot in my usual style.
On the fly, body moving, camera shaking.
Still worth it.
The exhibit is made up in sections, to represent towns
Ballparks
Cities
National Parks
Trestles and bridges.
Any little boys dream.
Or little girls for that matter!
BTW... All the plants are alive. I can imagine the attention it takes to keep them in scale.
Oh Jeanne! This is wonderful! I wish I were there. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAbby and Mom,
ReplyDeleteOMCs....what a wonderful post. My dad will have to see this he is a train brain and loves garden railroading. Thank you for visiting us
Hugs Madi and Mom
How cute! Gosh, that has to take a lot of work! Glad, someone else does it, LOL.
ReplyDeleteReally nice shots. Love the railroad magic they've created there. We have something similiar at the Tucson Botanical Gardens but yours looks more shady:) I've heard about this place and really want to visit it someday. We were going to do it the last time we were home but decided that it would be too much driving. Hope you have a good week. Chris
ReplyDeleteYou would love it. I am sure. Next time you are in the Midwest make it a point to go there, It is right down Rt 41 doesnt take long to get there from Wisc.
DeleteThey have an incredible butterfly garden and a Japanese garden that will blow you away.