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The Best Time to Visit Keukenhof Gardens
One my most frequently asked questions each spring is ‘when is the best time to visit the Keukenhof Gardens?’ My answer – that depends… Each autumn, 7 million flower bulbs are planted at the Keukenhof Gardens. The gardens are carefully planned so bulbs blooming early to late in the season. This means there is no … more
Keukenhof Tulip Gardens 2010
This spring, once again, I spent a day photographing tulips at Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, The Netherlands. Keukenhof is the world’s largest spring bulb garden and every year the tulips on display are outstanding. Below, you’ll find a gallery of my favourite photos from 2010. I hope you enjoy them. Leave your favourites in the … more
Flowers and Plants Photo Gallery
Besides tulips, orchids and roses, I’ve photographed many other flowers and plants in my garden travels over the past few years. The following is a collection of some of my favourites.
Rose Photo Gallery
Roses are known for their beautiful scent and lovely form. They come in all shapes, sizes and colours and are a favourite of garden photographers. Here is a collection of some of my favourite rose photos. Click on the thumbnail to view the photo and read the caption.
Photographing the Chateau Villandry
The Loire Valley in France is a magical destination for photographers. It is famous for its magnificent castles and chateaus, never-ending vineyards, and beautiful river-side landscapes. You can point your camera just about anywhere and capture a beautiful scene. For garden photographers, the Loire Valley is a paradise. Many of the chateaus have stunning gardens. … more
Keukenhof Gardens 2009 Photo Gallery
I visit and photograph Keukenhof Gardens every year. It is always different and beautiful, each time I see it. Below are my favourite photos from the 2009 season. (I will be adding some of my older images of Keukenhof Gardens soon).
Groot – Bijgaarden Castle and Gardens Photos.
This past weekend I visited the Castle and gardens at Groot-Bjigaarden (Grand Bigard in French), just outside of Brussels. It was a stunning springtime location and included my two favourite photography subjects – beautiful gardens and beautiful architecture. If you’d like more detail about my trip to the Groot-Bijgaarden, please read my article, Garden Photography … more
Alison Cornford-Matheson is a Canadian photographer living and working in Brussels, Belgium. She specialises in garden and travel lifestyle stock photography. In addition, she is a Photoshop professional and produces digital artwork as fine art prints. Alison is available for assignment work and commissions on request. 
