Brooklyn

Green-Wood Cherries

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More cherries form Brooklyn.

Close-up of pink cherry blossom flowers on a tree branch, with soft petals and green leaves in the background.
Cherry, Green-Wood 4/122/2026
A flowering cherry tree with pink blossoms stands in a cemetery, partially covering gravestones with scattered petals on the ground.
C hedrry, Green-Wood 4/19/2026
A scenic path lined with blooming pink cherry trees, with fallen petals covering the ground.
Green-Wood 4/122/2026
Close-up of pink cherry blossoms surrounded by green and reddish leaves.
Cherry, Green-Wood 4/122/2026
Close-up of pink cherry blossoms with green leaves in the background.
Cherry, Green-Wood 4/122/2026

Green-Wood Late April

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I love driving slowly through this lovely cemetery and stopping frequently for photography.

A tall, weathered tree stump stands in a cemetery, surrounded by gravestones and blooming pink trees under a cloudy sky.
Green-Wood 4/122/2026
Close-up of a tree trunk with vibrant green leaves, set against a background of gravestones in a cemetery.
Horse-chestnut Tree (Aesculus hippocastanum), Green-Wood 4/19/2026
A serene cemetery scene featuring two gravestones surrounded by vibrant pink flowering shrubs and lush green grass, with tall trees in the background.
Azalea, Green-Wood 4/19/2026
A serene cemetery scene featuring vibrant pink flowering trees surrounded by green grass and gravestones.
Redbud (Cercis canadensis), Green-Wood 4/122/2026
A vibrant red maple tree stands in a cemetery, with green trees in the background and gravestones partially visible.
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum), Green-Wood 4/122/2026
A vibrant pink flowering bush surrounded by lush greenery in a cemetery, with gravestones in the background.
Azalea, Green-Wood 4/19/2026
A small black and white bird perched on a textured tree branch, surrounded by green foliage and pink blossoms.
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia), Green-Wood 4/122/2026
A bird perched on a stalk in a garden, surrounded by bright yellow daffodils and dried foliage.
Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula), Green-Wood 4/122/2026

Prospect Park with LSNY

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We went on a Photography and birding trip. Tom led the group from the Linnaean Society of NY on April the 4th. About the trip: Better Bird Photography Workshop in Prospect Park – The Linnaean Society of New York. Here are a few of the birds that we saw.

A pair of hawks perched on branches, one looking towards the camera while the other is in a mid-flight position, surrounded by bare trees against a blue sky.
Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A vibrant red cardinal bird foraging on the ground near blue flowers and green shoots, with a tree trunk in the background.
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A downy woodpecker clinging to the side of a tree trunk, showcasing its distinctive black and white plumage and a small red patch on its head.
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
Two hawks perched on branches in a wooded area, with one hawk in clear view and the other partially obscured by tree branches.
Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A small bird with a blue and gray plumage perched on a log, looking down.
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A white bird, possibly a swan, is seen diving headfirst into the water, with its legs and back exposed above the surface.
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A small bird perched on a branch against a clear blue sky.
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A yellow bird with a reddish cap perched on a branch, surrounded by bare tree limbs.
Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A small bird perched on a branch, looking upwards against a blue sky.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A male and female wood duck swimming together on a calm body of water.
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), Prospect Park 4/4/2026

DUMBO Hall and Jardin River

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DUMBO Hall and Jardin River and DUMBO Hall at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

For Dan’s Thursday Doors: French and Norwegian Rooms – No Facilities

A food cart with a pink canopy is displayed outside a brick building in Brooklyn Bridge Park, surrounded by greenery and potted plants.
DUMBO Hall, Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
An arched entrance with a large gray wooden door surrounded by brick walls, leading to a staircase. Green plants and outdoor umbrellas are visible on either side.
DUMBO Hall, Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
View of Brooklyn Bridge Park with greenery and lamp post, featuring city skyline in the background.
Jardin River, Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A vibrant display of flowers, including hanging pots and colorful plants, in Brooklyn Bridge Park, surrounded by lush greenery and street lamps.
Jardin River, Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A colorful gazebo with a red conical roof, surrounded by blooming flowers and greenery, near a body of water and a lamp post in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Jardin River Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025

Green-wood Monuments

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Minerva is waving at the Statue of Liberty in the first photograph.

The second is “The Greeter,” a piece by American sculptor John Coleman. “The Greeter” is a depiction of a painting by George Catlin In 1832 of the Chief of the Hidatsa Indians, Black Moccasin.

The last two are about Margaret Cochran Corbin (read her story). I portrayed her in costume when I was an Urban Park Ranger in Inwood Hill Park. This was for a reenactment we did during Halloween.

A bronze statue of a woman with flowing robes, standing with one hand raised in a gesture, viewed from the back. The statue is set against a gray, overcast sky, surrounded by bare trees.
Minerva Statue, Green-wood Cemetery 4/3/2025
A sculpture of a woman with long hair, holding a feathered object, depicted from the back. She is wrapped in a textured garment, set against a dark, blurred background.
Green-wood Cemetery 4/3/2025
A gothic-style monument with intricate architectural details, featuring a central sculpture of a couple beneath a decorative archway. The background shows a cloudy sky and bare trees.
Green-wood Cemetery 4/3/2025
A person standing in front of an elaborate mausoleum marked 'MATTHEWS' in a graveyard under a cloudy sky.
Green-wood Cemetery 4/3/2025
A gravestone featuring a tree sculpture surrounded by colorful flowers, with additional small stones placed nearby. Other gravestones are blurred in the background.
Green-wood Cemetery 4/3/2025
A plaque detailing the tomb effigy of Margaret Corbin, highlighting her historical significance as the first woman believed to have fought in battle for the United States during the American Revolution.
Green-wood Cemetery 4/3/2025
Sculpted tomb of Margaret Cochran Corbin, featuring her likeness lying in repose, surrounded by decorative reliefs and American flags.
Green-wood Cemetery 4/3/2025