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Morning Eye Candy: Britton Rock

Posted in Photography on May 11 2013, by Ann Rafalko

One of the centerpieces of the newly opened Native Plant Garden is Britton Rock, a monument to one of the founders of The New York Botanical Garden, Elizabeth Britton. Elizabeth was an advocate for native plants, especially in the form of wildflower preservation, so it is supremely fitting to have this monument to her in this gorgeous garden.

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Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: The Spirit of Film

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on May 10 2013, by Matt Newman

Last week, Joel Kroin returned to the NYBG just in time for the opening of the Native Plant Garden. Naturally, he had his pinhole camera with him. Because of the nature of pinhole photography—the length of exposure and the time it takes to create an image—moving things often “ghost” in the final result. Of course, Joel assures us these are real ghosts and he’s just a recording medium for their presence, so we’re going to let the images speak for themselves here.

For your peace of mind, no, we don’t have the Ghostbusters on retainer.

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Photos by Joel Kroin

Morning Eye Candy: Not a Typo

Posted in Photography on May 3 2013, by Ann Rafalko

I love this tree, a crab apple, near the Mosholu Gate entrance, but I am always worried someone will think I have mistyped its name when I post pictures of it. But I assure you, it’s not a typo. I have checked and checked again and this tree’s name really is ‘Burgandy.’

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Photos by Ivo M. Vermeulen