Beyond the Fence at Filoli by Jill Clardy

The coastal mountain range provides a beautiful backdrop for the manicured lawns and gardens at Filoli. This is the view from the North Terrace adjacent to the mansion. For more info: <a href="http://www.filoli.org/" rel="nofollow">www.filoli.org/</a> This is a blend of 3 images in photomatix (tripods are discouraged in the gardens); the alginment isn't perfect, particularly on the leaves, but I like to think that it lends a more impressionistic feel.