Photography

Morning Eye Candy: A Frond Hello!

Posted in Photography on June 12 2011, by Ann Rafalko

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Amber Waves of Grain

Posted in Photography on June 11 2011, by Ann Rafalko

Cover crop in the field across from the Family Garden (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

Morning Eye Candy: Please, No Pictures

Posted in Photography on June 10 2011, by Ann Rafalko

We sure have some paparazzi-shy turtles around here!

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: The Air Up There

Posted in Photography on June 9 2011, by Ann Rafalko

Three of our intrepid visual specialists (aka photographer Ivo M. Vermeulen, photo editor Mark Pfeffer, and videographer Rustin Dwyer) spent last Friday morning at the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, taking turns going up in the bucket truck to snap some truly stunning photographs and video of this spectacular garden at peak bloom.

Here’s a shot Ivo took from the bucket of Mark, Rustin, and our new Web designer Eduardo Almonte.

A little perspective.

Mark in the bucket.

And the results? Gorgeous!

The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden (photo by Mark Pfeffer)

Stay tuned for video footage from Rustin.

Morning Eye Candy: Perennial Panorama

Posted in Photography on June 7 2011, by Ann Rafalko

Taking a step-back to admire the beauty of the Perennial Garden.

Panorama by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: It’s a Jungle Out There

Posted in Photography on June 6 2011, by Ann Rafalko

Need to escape the urban jungle? A visit to the collections of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory should fix you right up. What can’t a little peace and quiet fix?

In the Conservatory (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

Morning Eye Candy: A Rose is a Rose

Posted in Photography on June 5 2011, by Ann Rafalko

Does anyone actually believe that a rose is a rose is a rose? If you know someone who is laboring under this grand misconception, please get them to the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, stat! This award-winning, aromatic, sustainable wonder is in full bloom right now. The Rose Garden is always amazing in June, but this year it seems even more spectacular. Visit it while it’s in its peak!

Rosa ‘Reine Victoria’ (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

Morning Eye Candy: Ole!

Posted in Photography on June 4 2011, by Ann Rafalko

Even the irises are getting into the spirit of Spanish Paradise: Gardens of the Alhambra. This one looks like she could twirl off her stem and join the amazing Flamenco dancers that will be at the Garden today offering performances at 1, 2, and 3 p.m.

Iris ‘Devil’s Riot’ (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

Morning Eye Candy: The Sunny Van

Posted in Photography on June 3 2011, by Ann Rafalko

Have you noticed this awesome little security van tooling around the Garden? It’s powered entirely by the solar panels you can see on the roof. Also, it’s adorable!

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: A Leafy Peace

Posted in Photography on June 2 2011, by Ann Rafalko

When the weather gets hot, is there any place more pleasant than under the boughs of a leafy tree?

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen