Flowers and foliage on exhibit at the Newport Flower Show.
The Newport Flower Show is being held at Rosecliff, in whose ballroom The Great Gatsby (1974) was filmed. The location is stunning, and my view from the booth is of white tents and the ocean. After a stormy Friday (lightning and thunder), today was gorgeous. The sun dried the lawn in the morning, and in the afternoon, the fog rolling in off the water cooled things off. A three day sale is tough, but this location makes it so much easier. I take frequent breaks to look at the many many incredible flowers and arrangements on display. Click on the images for a larger view of the loveliness.
The back lawn overlooking the ocean, dotted with vendor tents.
The facade of Rosecliff, designed by McKim, Meade and White
The ominous sky right before the thunderstorm on Friday.
