the alan gardens is currently undergoing renovation of the palm garden which is in the middle of the conservatory. thus there were separate entrances to the summer garden and the succulent garden. water has been cut off from the leda fountain so there was no movement in the water surface like normal, which made for a clear reflection. the gardens nonetheless were still updated with the seasonal flowers.
What a great reflection! Nice to have an indoor garden there that you can shoot in the winter. My first thought was “Where is the snow?” Then I read your explanation.