Sunday, July 19, 2009

A lucky escape

Garden Zombie


The Devil in your Garden

Crocodile


You need to be careful these days. Dangerous creatures are everywhere. Out walking on a very warm day I was suddenly in a garden and before I knew it I was surrounded by gargoyles and dragons. I nearly stepped on a crocodile that was lurking in the water. On the walls there was many evil figurines looking down on me. In a tub one of the grotesque figures were spitting at me. They say that the devil comes in many forms, and after my visit to this scary garden I will have to agree with that. I managed to escape unharmed into a glasshouse where I was able to get some coffee and relax my nerves. But then as I was trying to escape all the monsters, I took a wrong turn and suddenly a zombie was slowly creeping my way. I froze, but managed to pull myself together, lifted the camera and took a few snaps before I started running for my life. I have no idea how I escaped, and as my memory from the ordeal is vague, these photos are my only proof of what happened.

15 comments:

Gunn said...

Artistic and nice!

I like the composition and the "close up" way you take/make your photographs.

This is to me more "English" than scandinavian style, but perhaps I have not used my eyes well enough when visiting gardens and parks that I have been to?

Clueless in Boston said...

I'm glad you escaped so we won't miss any more of your portraits. I think the first photograph is the scariest.

Hilda said...

Steffe, this is the most nightmarish garden I have ever seen and heard of! I'm likely to get a heart attack there.

brattcat said...

I've always thought you were brave but after this...And to come away from such an ordeal with these fabulous images...all I can say is, move over Stephen King.

Lowell said...

Yes, I can understand why you would want to forget these fearsome creatures. Crocodiles in Sweden? Hmm...

Anonymous said...

OMG ! these creatures look so ferocious :)

Jilly said...

Too funny! The image in the portal is compelling as are the subsequent ones. Glad you escaped, Steffe. Can't have you eaten by a crocodile...

PurestGreen said...

I just love these! What wonderful shots of magical creatures.

AB said...

Whatever happened to cuddly garden gnomes?

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Lois said...

Those pictures are quite scary! I would stay away from that garden in the future if I were you. Great pictures though!

eamon@ewmphotography said...

Glad you are still with us Steffe. The first pic is fab.

Tinsie said...

I almost screamed when I saw the first photo. Nuff said.

Biddie said...

While not even close to being any of my choices for a garden theme, I do have to say that the various statues are quite well done!!

Loved your description - truly a surreal experience .....

Andreea said...

Wow, quite scary. The first one looks positively creepy.