Edges in the landscape. These man-made “edges” provide transition between different elevations.
These edges frame a lawn and pools. Modern materials such as steel and concrete allow us to manipulate nature into a desired geometric shape or pattern. Man over nature. Question is, have we improved upon it? I think so.
Even the most man made of landscapes are spooky/ethereal. I wish they'd show people in the landscapes, but I probably say that every time. They look like they want people though they are most often empty. What in a landscape attracts people and makes them comfortable? They curvy steps and terraces are most attractive to me.
ReplyDeleteThat first image is wild! I'm with Terry...I think I'm drawn to the curving ones!
ReplyDeleteI particularly like the edges around that wonderful pool!
ReplyDeleteI love the 2nd photo. A park maybe? Looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I do prefer more natural borders...but these images are definitely amazing!
ReplyDeleteI tend to prefer natural borders to graphic ones. But I have to day that it's beautiful too!
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I tell all my new workers before we start to edge in the spring...it's all about the clean edge!
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A very nice post - here's some other edges from my flickr site you might find interesting http://www.flickr.com/photos/markfountain/3113034546/in/set-72157611242455713/
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