Yes, those images look more like it _ did I miss them in the film, somehow? The tree house that Galadriel and Celeborn were portrayed in Tolkien described as being like the deck of a great ship...Actually, when the fellowship ascended the stairs and walked into "overexposed" lighting, it seemed very ethereal and "fit the mood."
That's nice that you did, also. Sad about the overgrown paths. I do think kids rely on much more passive entertainment these days. Aside from all the entertainment that society now provides for kids (and grownups), I think that the PC types want it that way. Passive kids and citizens who are not used to doing things for themselves (and making their own decisions) are easier to control.
Harry Stein, in his book, How I Joined the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy by Mistake spoke briefly about the modern trend to prohibit school kids from playing "violent" games like "cops and robbers," etc. He asked why do these people insist that when kids play with toy guns that they are playing with "instruments of death?" Why can't they understand that the children see themselves as playing with "instruments of justice?"
Not sure why I am so gregarious today...better get back to work though. Do you think this thread is having an effect on national productivity? Probably is today, at least...