Step inside one of Saint Paul’s most beloved hidden gems.

Winter Light in the Sunken Garden was captured inside the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Zoo, where glass, water, and winter sunlight come together to create a moment of rare stillness.

I had been photographing the garden from a standing height and was ready to leave. But something told me to try one more angle. I lowered the camera close to the waterline, and everything changed.

Suddenly the scene opened up.

The historic 1925 bronze statue Play Days stood centered beneath the arched greenhouse ceiling, framed by rows of winter poinsettias and reflected perfectly in the water below. The warm morning light filtered through the glass, turning the entire space into a quiet glow of golds and greens.

It felt less like a photograph and more like a breath.

This piece blends architecture, history, and nature into a calming composition that works beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, offices, and wellness spaces, anywhere you want the room to feel grounded and peaceful.

For locals, it’s a familiar place filled with memories.
For everyone else, it’s simply a moment of light and calm.

Perfect For

• Botanical and plant-inspired decor
• Modern and minimalist interiors
• Nature lovers
• Saint Paul & Minnesota collectors
• Calm, spa-like spaces
• Large statement wall art

Print Details

Each piece is made to order using museum-quality materials:

• Fine art paper
• Canvas
• Metal
• Acrylic
• Multiple sizes available
• Free shipping on orders over $100
• Custom sizes available upon request

Printed, crafted, and shipped with care to last for decades.