They say the light is bad at around 11:00a to 12 Noon... These shadows would not have been possible during the golden hours. FYI, the walkway is crushed stone or gravel, not digital noise.

Missouri Botanical Gardens

Cyril Johannes
Nikon D800 w/Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D
@38mm, f/11, 1/125s, ISO 360