JimDeFazioPhotography

A beautiful Ocean City, New Jersey sunrise. Dawn at the shore is one of the most tranquil settings I can think of

A beautiful yellow dahlia in full bloom from the flower garden at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Bryn Athyn, PA. The sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia are all related species to the dahlia.

A classic 1955 Chevy that has been modified into a dragster hot rod. I can just see this vintage car roaring down the track.

As you walk through the Fernery at the Morris Arboretum you enter another world. This rain forest like environment is full of hundreds of different ferns.

Beautiful violet clematis flowers surround a budding Eden Climber Rose.

Enter the world of your imagination with this whimsical sunset fantasy. Let your mind take you to mystical world that is full of whimsy and make believe.

An old fashioned outhouse in the woods. This outhouse even comes with a chair in case there is a waiting line.

Eden climbing roses and clematis vine make a beautiful combination for any trellis or arbor.

A political warning that if we are not diligent we will see our system of government go up in flames. The United States Constitution is the most important document we have, and when we see it being misused and trampled upon we need to stand up and say enough!

The wood poppy is a great addition to any garden. It blooms in Spring and early Summer. The wood poppy is native to the Eastern United States. During the Victorian Era, yellow poppies were a sign of wealth and success.

This lush scene of ferns at the Morris Arboretum gives one a sense of a primeval forest. Ferns are on of the oldest plants on the planet and go as far back as the Carboniferous period.

I thought I would add a touch of whimsy by adding the blue to this photo of a rose garden from Morris Arboretum.

This photo was taken in the Fernery at the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill, PA. The Fernery is the only remaining freestanding Victorian fernery in North America. As I was walking through it I came across this section that reminded me of a miniature forest and tried to capture it with my camera.

This beautiful red zinnia flower in full bloom shows the symmetry in nature and just how delicate these wonderful flowers are.

The Golden Alyssum is a beautiful low growing perennial that blooms for 4 to 6 weeks in the spring and early summer. It's golden yellow flowers contrast amazingly with the dark green foliage.

The lotus flower is an important symbol in many religions but in particular Hinduism and Buddhism. The lotus flower is very unique. It is rooted in mud and at night it submerges into the murky, muddy water and re-emerges the next morning to re-bloom completely clean with no residue.

A great classic car the 1972 Chevy Nova SS. When new this car could have been yours for only $2,375. It came with an optional 350 cubic-inch V8 engine that offered 245 horsepower.

What a romantic setting for two lovers to be sitting on a blanket on the beach by the ocean as the sun comes up.

Nestled in the woods of the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill, PA this log cabin was built in 1908.

In 1962 you could only get the Chevrolet Corvette in solid colors. It was the first year that seats belts were standard straight from the factory. This classic car came with a 327 cubic inch engine. There were only 14,531 1962 Corvette's built.

A beautiful double bouquet of ruby red Meidiland roses.

The dove is a symbol of peace and love. In Christianity it represents the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost. Here we have a girl clinging to a cross in sorrow as the Holy Spirit appears and offers her hope and peace.

This is a tributary of Wissahickon Creek that runs through the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill, PA.

The blushing knock out rose has beautiful pink flowers that as they mature turn to a light pink.

These beautiful apricot Easy Elegance Roses with dark glossy green foliage make a wonderful addition to any flower garden.

My digital watercolor version of a pink zinnia in full bloom.

These beautiful Queen Elizabeth Roses were so unique when they were introduced that a whole new class was created to accommodate them. This exquisite Grandiflora rose has large, 4 inch across, full, high-centered to cupped, silver-pink flowers. These roses are truly fit for a Queen.

This gazebo sits on the top of a hill with a view overlooking the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill, PA.

Music is so important to so many of us. This quote by William Shakespeare pretty much says it all.

These two beautiful swans are year round residents at the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania.

This is a peony flower in full bloom from a Japanese Peony tree. I processed this in black and white to bring out the details of the flower and to add a dramatic touch.

These small blue spring flowers add a dramatic pop of color against the green background.

A macro photograph of a beautiful purple peony in full bloom.

A beautiful Blue Atlas Cedar Tree. It is native to the Atlas Mountains in North Africa. The Blue Atlas Cedar population is decreasing and is on the endangered list. This particular tree is located at the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill, PA.

The beauty of nature can be awe inspiring. This tranquil scene from the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania really underscores that feeling.

This log cabin is located at the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill, PA. Built in 1908 it was used by the Morris's to entertain guests and to spend hours relaxing on the porch. It has a river stone cobbled chimney which was very popular with log cabins being built in the Adirondacks at the time.