The Rosenhöhe (Rose Heights) park in Darmstadt, Germany, is a popular destination for walking, botanical interest, and reflection for locals and tourists. The park was first developed in the early 19th century as an English-style landscape garden under Grand Duke Ludwig I of Hesse. It was meant to be a pleasure garden for the ducal family.
The park’s name comes from the many roses planted there. Over 200 varieties are arranged in geometric patterns, surrounded by benches and pergolas. It is wonderful.
X-T5 | Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f1.2 (75mm) | 1/1700 sec | f/3.2 | ISO 125
Two larger-than-life stone lions flank the park’s main entrance. It is aptly named the Lion Gate (Löwentor).
Fujifilm X-T5 | Fujinon 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR | 48.6mm (73mm) | 1/300 sec | f/5.6 | ISO 125
This frog lives in a small pond with several of his buddies. You could hear them from afar. The water lilies are not just lovely, but also provide shelter.
Fujifilm X-T5 | Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f1.2 | 50mm (75mm) | 1/680 sec | f/4 | ISO 125
Fujifilm X-T5 | Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f1.2 | 50mm (75mm) | 1/480 sec | f/5.6 | ISO 125
You won’t find only roses in this park. There were a few red poppies that looked like crumbled paper, and the pretty rose bug was hanging out in a rose. The colors are just gorgeous.
Fujifilm X-T5 | Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f1.2 | 50mm (75mm) | 1/450 sec | f/4.5 | ISO 125
Fujifilm X-T5 | Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f1.2 | 50mm (75mm) | 1/900 sec | f/4 | ISO 125
The angel adorns one of the ducal graves, Princess Elisabeth.
Fujifilm X-T5 | Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f1.2 | 50mm (75mm) | 1/640 sec | f/4 | ISO 125
Fujifilm X-T5 | Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f1.2 | 50mm (75mm) | 1/900 sec | f/4 | ISO 125