Nature

Central Park BnH 2

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During the event I managed to photograph these. Everyone got to photograph two young racoons looking for edibles at the lake edge.

A brown rabbit sitting among green foliage and grasses near a tree.
Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus), Central Park 9/22/2026
Close-up of a plant with green leaves and yellow-orange flowers, growing near a body of water.
Jewelweed (Balsaminaceae Impatiens capensis), Central Park 9/22/2026
A vibrant red and yellow leaf resting on a bed of green ivy and large blue-green leaves.
Leaves, Central Park 9/22/2026
Close-up of a raccoon's face partially hidden among green foliage, showcasing its distinct markings and curious expression.
Racoon (Procion lotor), Central Park 9/22/2026

Central Park BnH 1

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We went to a photography event at the Hallett Nature Sanctuary | Central Park sponsored by B & H camera. The open enrolment meant that there were too many people. The birds all fled. The ones I photographed we visible before the event.

A small bird with a gray head and yellow underparts perched near a mossy surface, looking down at water.
American Redstart Warbler (Setophaga ruticilla), Central Park 9/22/2026
A small bird standing among green foliage and white flowers in a natural setting.
Veery (Catharus fuscescens), Central Park 9/22/2026
A small bird perched on a moss-covered rock by a stream, surrounded by fallen leaves in the water.
Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis), Central Park 9/22/2026
A small bird with a speckled chest standing near the edge of a calm water surface, surrounded by fallen leaves and branches.
Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis), Central Park 9/22/2026
A vibrant yellow bird with black wings perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves.
Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea), Central Park 9/22/2026
A young gray bird perched on a green branch surrounded by dense foliage.
Grey Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis), Central Park 9/22/2026
A small bird perched among green leaves with red berries, near a calm water body and blurred figures of people in the background.
American Robin (Turdus migratorius), Central Park 9/22/2026
A great blue heron standing near the edge of a calm water body, surrounded by lush green vegetation.
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Central Park 9/22/2026
A heron perched on a branch over a calm pond, surrounded by lush green foliage and water lilies, with a lamppost visible in the background.
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Central Park 9/22/2026

Blairstown

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We went to visit a friend in New Jersey in September. We had a lovely visit.

A rustic wheelbarrow tipped over in a lush green landscape, partially obscured by tall grass, near a wooden fence.
Wheelbarrow at Denise’s at Blaristown, NJ 9/19/2026
A brown horse with a white mane standing in a grassy area surrounded by trees.
Denise’s pony at Blaristown, NJ 9/19/2026
A vibrant yellow squash blossom with green leaves and a young pumpkin in the background, surrounded by lush garden foliage.
Denise’s squash at Blaristown, NJ 9/19/2026
Close-up of a green grasshopper perched on a textured surface with a blurred background.
Scudder’s Bush Katydid (Scudderia), Denise at Blaristown, NJ 9/19/2026
A close-up of a large, multicolored dahlia flower with white petals edged in pink and yellow hues at the center.
Denise’s flower at Blaristown, NJ 9/19/2026

NYBG Plants

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Last in this series from the New York Botanical Gardens. I threw in one landscape by Marc.

Close-up of a unique flower with layered pale yellow and pink petals, surrounded by green leaves.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
Close-up of a spiky green plant with distinctive serrated leaves and small purple flowers.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
A lush green lawn surrounded by trees and bushes, viewed through the branches of pine trees.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
Close-up of green leaves and a budding flower on a plant, with a decorative black stake in the background.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
Close-up of vivid pink flowers with fuzzy petals against a blurred green background.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
Close-up of vibrant blue bell flowers with green leaves in the background.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
Cluster of bright yellow flowers surrounded by green leaves
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
A vibrant arrangement of various green and purple leaves, showcasing diverse textures and shapes, with a prominent yellow-green leaf in the center.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
Close-up of green leaves with a cluster of spiky buds surrounded by foliage.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
Close-up of a vibrant hibiscus flower with orange and pink petals, featuring a dark center and yellow stamen, surrounded by green leaves.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026

NYBG Lily Greens

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More lilies at the New York Botanical Gardens.

A close-up view of a water lily in a pond, showcasing large, round green leaves with pink edges and a budding flower emerging from the water.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
A close-up of lotus plants featuring a purple lotus bud and two seed pods, surrounded by large green leaves, with water reflecting in the background.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
A serene pond scene featuring large lily pads floating on dark water, surrounded by tall green grass and aquatic plants.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
A close-up view of tall green plant stems emerging from a surface covered with small green aquatic plants, with light and shadows creating a textured pattern.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026

NYBG Lilies

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The Waterlilies and Lotuses | New York Botanical Garden are magnificent in early September.

A blooming white lotus flower with pink tips surrounded by three dried lotus seed pods and green leaves, with a blurred water background.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
A close-up of a white lotus flower with pink edges surrounded by green leaves, showcasing several seed pods in varying stages of maturity in the background.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
A vibrant pink lotus flower in bloom, with green leaves and lily pads floating in a tranquil pond in the background.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
A beautiful lotus flower blooms among lush green lily pads, with some seed pods visible in the background.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
Water lilies floating on a pond with green lily pads, featuring blooming white and lavender flowers.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
A vibrant pink lotus flower surrounded by large green leaves, with a bee sitting on one of the petals.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
Three pink water lilies with green pads floating on calm water.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
Two purple water lilies blooming on a pond surrounded by green lily pads.
NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026

NYBG Skippers

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I managed to photograph two of the several species of butterflies at the New York Botanical Gardens.

A close-up view of a butterfly resting on a green and yellow patterned leaf, showcasing its orange and brown wings.
Sachem Skipper (Atalopedes campestris), NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026
A close-up of a butterfly resting on vibrant purple flowers, surrounded by lush green foliage.
Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), NY Botanical Garden 9/6/2026

Central Park Short Visit

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During a couple of hours in the park I captured these.

Blue-fronted Dancer (Argia apicalis), Central Park 8/26/2026
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia), Central Park 8/26/2026
Inland Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium), Central Park 8/26/2026
Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus), Central Park 8/26/2026
Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus), Central Park 8/26/2026