Captured: Plants and Places

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By Stacy Smith Evans

"On Brawner Farm"

The Wonder of Gardens and Places Exhibit Opening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-- Step into the world of plants across the region and in

still life at a season-spanning photography exhibit July 24 to Sept. 18 at Green

Spring Gardens Horticultural Center, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria, Va.

The lyrical collection “Captured: Plants and Places” features botanical imagery

drawn from the Washington area to Maine, including studio photos, intimate

outdoor vignettes and landscape scenes. The photographers’ varying visions

and styles in color and black-and-white invite viewers to explore the wonder

of wild and horticultural lands.

An opening reception with the artists is July 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the

Atrium at Green Springs Gardens Horticultural Center. The public is invited to attend.

Exhibit photos will be offered for sale throughout the show. Gallery hours July 24

to Sept. 18 are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4:30 p.m.

on Sunday. The Green Springs Art in Gardens Program is sponsored by the Friends

of Green Spring.

The 12 contributing photographers of the Photo Forum Group joined forces six

years ago to continue shooting on locations and sharing and discussing work as an

extension of photographer Barbara Southworth’s Smithsonian Residents

course. The photographers are: Rebecca Doran, Barry Dunn, Tana Ebbole,

Stacy Smith Evans, Leslie Kiefer, Leslie Landerkin, Linda McKnight, Jane Podesta,

Van Pulley, Susan Saudek, Barbara Southworth and Sarah Strickler. Group members

produce projects and exhibit independently. For the first time their works will be

exhibited together.

PHOTOS ATTACHED

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For additional information and photos contact Barbara Southworth at

blenisouth@gmail.com or 703-772-5401

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