Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Photography
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on January 21 2012, by Matt Newman
One glance, two–how many will it take you to spot the shy photobomber in this frills-attached photo? Try enlarging it and squinting a bit. You could be at this a while otherwise.

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Adult Education, Exhibitions, Photography on January 20 2012, by Matt Newman
This 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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Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on January 20 2012, by Matt Newman

Spiraea thunbergii ‘Ogon’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
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.

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on January 18 2012, by Matt Newman
I thought I would give the Holiday Train Show one last seasonal send-off with a touch of holly red.

Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Red’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on January 17 2012, by Matt Newman

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on January 16 2012, by Matt Newman
Chinese witch-hazel keeps its noisemakers and streamers well past the New Year’s Eve party.

Chinese witch-hazel (Hamamelis mollis) — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on January 15 2012, by Matt Newman
Might that be our good friend Junior, 2010’s hatchling of the year? Perhaps local hawk aficionado Pat Gonzalez will chime in with a clarification.

Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
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.

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on January 13 2012, by Matt Newman
The Japanese apricot flowers out in our Home Gardening Center are seasonally deceptive with those warm colors, aren’t they? But don’t fret–not all is misleading. Our Caribbean Garden opens later this month!

Prunus mume ‘Matsurabara Red’ — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen