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Grab Your Camera! Caribbean Garden Photography Returns

Posted in Adult Education, Exhibitions, Photography on January 20 2012, by Matt Newman

Caribbean GardenThis year’s Caribbean Garden promises to be even more photogenic than the last! The picturesque fronds and flowers of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory‘s permanent collection once again take the spotlight to promote not only the beauty you see, but the beauty you create.

Walk the pathways of the Conservatory on a tour of our verdant living collections. Award-winning photos from the International Garden Photographer of the Year contest–taken in gardens around the world–will be on display alongside plants from around the Caribbean. Enjoy the beautiful photographs and access additional information on the photographers, their inspiration, and the techniques they used to capture these stunning images by simply scanning a code on each sign with your smartphone. And on Sundays, join one of two accomplished photographers for a brief course on the basics of garden shooting.

Whether you’re green to the art or just looking to brush up on your technique, come for some winter weather relief and don’t forget your camera.

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Morning Eye Candy: Three Stooges

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on January 19 2012, by Matt Newman

“Larry, Moe, and Curly.” It’s the first thing that came to mind when I stumbled across this picture. And a lot of you are probably thinking a guy would have to spend a long, loooong time around plants to see a slapstick comedy trio in a stand of conifers. You’d be right.

Conifers at the NYBG

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: The Thomas Effect

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on January 14 2012, by Matt Newman

Do the kids visiting the NYBG love Thomas the Tank Engine™? That’s a little like asking if the moon guides the tides. Just imagine what it would be like if these parents didn’t have the blue locomotive to keep the little ones quiet for a few spare moments. Better yet, don’t–it’s traumatic to consider.

Strollers

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen