White, seated sculpture in the Palermo Botanical Gardens by Silva Wischeropp

About "White, seated sculpture in the Palermo Botanical Gardens"

by Silva Wischeropp

About the artwork

This dreamlike shot directly under the tall giant palm trees was taken in the late afternoon of 18 April 2022 with the NIKON D800 (lens: NIKKOR 24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8) in the Botanical Gardens of Palermo on the island of Sicily. The seated youth figure in the fountain radiates a proud grace and prudence. The spring day with its warming sun could not be more beautiful. Splendid blossom wherever you look. With its mild temperatures, the Sicilian "Primavera" is perfect for an extensive and relaxing stroll through the exotic world of gardens.
The Palermo Botanical Gardens (Italian: Orto Botanico di Palermo) is a garden complex that is used by the University of Palermo as a teaching and research centre and is also open to interested visitors. The gardens are currently home to around 12,000 different species. Created in the second half of the 19th century, the gardens were the model for a whole series of large botanical gardens in northern Europe. Thanks to Palermo's mild climate, it was possible to cultivate a large number of plants from all over the world that had previously been rare or unknown in Europe. Through Adolf Engler, there was also a lively exchange with the Berlin Botanical Garden. From the winter garden, especially in spring, you can enjoy a marvellous view of the palm trees and numerous exotic tree species swaying in the magnificent, mild sunlight. The Giardino d'Inverno (Winter Garden) is home to a whole range of species that otherwise only thrive in the warm climates of Africa, Central America, South America, Asia and Australia. These include, among others: Coffee plants, papaya, a range of bougainvillea, cinnamon plants and mimosas.
It is a real contrast to the lively and bustling Sicilian capital of Palermo and guarantees relaxation.