Photography

Morning Eye Candy: Season’s Symmetry

Posted in Photography on December 24 2014, by Matt Newman

In the Forest – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Daybreak

Posted in Photography on December 23 2014, by Lansing Moore

After the longest night of the year this past weekend, here’s a little reminder that it is always darkest just before the dawn.

Near the Native Plant Garden – Photo by Patricia Gonzalez

Morning Eye Candy: Autumn Rose

Posted in Photography on December 19 2014, by Matt Newman

Our floral design students have no trouble leaping on bold aesthetics ’round this time of year.

Floral Design in Adult Education – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Cold Light

Posted in Photography on December 18 2014, by Matt Newman

We’re almost to that point where we can officially start admiring the long shadows and defined light of winter. The first day of the season is this Sunday, December 21.

The Library Building – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Winter Sky

Posted in Photography on December 17 2014, by Lansing Moore

The days may be getting shorter, but they are just as beautiful as ever.

By the Rock Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Macro Magic

Posted in Photography on December 15 2014, by Lansing Moore

Aeonium leucoblepharum var. leucoblepharum in the Nolen Greenhouses – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Gumdrop

Posted in Photography on December 14 2014, by Lansing Moore

This Echeveria is looking simply, well… succulent.
Echeveria ‘Golden Glow’ in the Nolen Greenhouses – Photo by Ivo M Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Who Is Buried in Grant’s Tomb?

Posted in Photography on December 13 2014, by Lansing Moore

Nobody—at least not in this one! The Holiday Train Show® is full of these lovingly constructed plant-based models.

In the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Best Buds

Posted in Photography on December 12 2014, by Lansing Moore

Autumn-flowering cherry blossoms stand up the winter’s chill.

Prunus × subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ in the Ross Conifer Arboretum – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Nothing Gold

Posted in Photography on December 11 2014, by Matt Newman

Rich with deeper meaning, Frost taught us that “nothing gold can stay,” but I do wish—in the most literal sense—that this eulalia grass would stick it out.

Eulalia grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’) in the Perennial Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen