Niagara Floral Clock Photo

Photographer’s Note

One of the most sought after horticultural destinations on the North Parkway is the Floral Clock. Originally built by Ontario Hydro in 1950, this site features a floral design with upwards of 16,000 carpet bedding plants. The design is changed twice each year. The spring display features viola, while the summer/fall display features four cultivars of Alternanthera along with the green and grey forms of Santolina Sage. California Golden Privet is used for contrast, as is Blue Festuca Grass from time to time.

The grounds surrounding the clock feature bedding displays and a tower housing Westminster chimes that greet each quarter hour.

A curved 3.03 m (10 ft.) wide pool curves along the front edge of the clock.

Location: 14004 Niagara River Parkway, Queenston, Ontario, Canada.
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About the picture crop the top. Bad thing is that the high tension wire still visible.

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joebatista (133) 2004-12-12 8:52

nice colors here
even though the shot is abit out of focus
it's still a very good shot ;)

jackwp (519) 2004-12-12 11:54

I spent a week there. I had a great time. I am going back. Thanks for the memory of Niagara Falls. Nice color and composition.

alford (3897) 2004-12-13 1:54

Great shot, Ben. I like your focus on the flowers. The green grass and the pavement colors make your pic livelier. The place does look lovely, but I think it could be better if your lighting is brighter. And pity the transmission lines. I'm now waiting for the pic of the pool :) rgds.

LCannon (2776) 2004-12-25 19:03

Not much you can do about the wires, or the people for that matter. I like the perspective you achieved with the tulips in the foreground almost forming a floral "walkway" to the floral clock. Interesting viewpoint, and a great shot.

shill (13) 2004-12-25 19:24

I like the flowers in the front of the photo.
They seem to be pointing the way to the clock.