New York Botanical Garden

NYBG Leaf Portraits

Sherry Felix14 Comments

An Autumn visit to the NY Botanical Gardens. Leaves found in the Thain Family Forest.

A close-up of colorful autumn leaves on the ground, featuring a yellow maple leaf with intricate markings, a bright orange leaf, and a reddish leaf, surrounded by brown and green foliage.
Maple, NYBG 11/6/2025
A vibrant yellow and orange maple leaf resting on a bed of brown autumn leaves.
Sweet Gum, NYBG 11/6/2025
Close-up of colorful autumn leaves on a dark ground, featuring a yellow leaf and a brownish-orange leaf.
Oak leaf, NYBG 11/6/2025
Close-up of vibrant yellow and green leaves scattered on the ground, surrounded by brown foliage.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), NYBG 11/6/2025
A vibrant orange autumn leaf resting on gravel, surrounded by darker leaves and stones.
Oak leaf, NYBG 11/6/2025
A close-up of colorful autumn leaves, including vibrant red and orange leaves, layered among dry brown and gray foliage.
Oak leaf, NYBG 11/6/2025
A vibrant purple leaf resting on a bed of autumn leaves in the NY Botanical Gardens.
Oak leaf, NYBG 11/6/2025
A close-up of a brown oak leaf resting on a dark, textured surface.
Oak leaf, NYBG 11/6/2025
Close-up of vibrant autumn leaves showcasing intricate vein patterns and glowing edges.
Leaf lit in the conservatory, NYBG 11/6/2025

Green Flowers

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Mostly from the New York Botanical Garden.

Close-up view of green leaves with round, yellow buds at the center, showcasing intricate leaf patterns.
NYBG 10/11/2025
A cluster of colorful carnivorous pitcher plants growing near a rocky area with a body of water in the background.
NYBG 10/11/2025
Close-up of green moss with delicate hair-like structures and star-shaped growths in natural light.
Central Park 10/15/2025
Close-up of green leaves with small buds at the center, displaying a natural texture and vibrant colors.
NYBG 10/11/2025

Flowers

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October flowers from the New York Botanical Gardens and Central Park in New York City.

Close-up of delicate pink flowers with green leaves, adorned with droplets of water.
NYBG 10/11/2025
Close-up of a white flower with yellow stamen and leaves. A small insect is visible on the flower.
NYBG 10/11/2025
Close-up of vibrant red and green leaves with small pink flowers, set against a blurred natural background.
NYBG 10/11/2025
Close-up of white daisies with yellow centers, surrounded by green foliage in natural light.
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), Central Park 10/15/2025
A close-up of a purple flower with delicate petals and a green background.
Bloody Crane’s-bill (Geranium sanguineum), Central Park 10/15/2025
Close-up of delicate pink and purple flowers on a green leafy plant.
Roseleaf Sage (Salvia involucrata), Central Park 10/15/2025

Leaves

Sherry Felix6 Comments

Every Fall I look forward to making portraits and landscapes of autumn leaves.

A yellow leaf floating on dark, rippling water with a small ripple effect visible nearby.
Floating leaf, NYBG 10/11/2025
Close-up of vibrant red leaves with droplets of water, surrounded by green leaves and dry grass in a natural setting.
NYBG 10/11/2025
A green acorn and its spiky outer casing resting on a surface, accompanied by several oak leaves.
Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris), NYBG 10/11/2025
View of tree branches and leaves with vibrant yellow and green hues against a clear sky.
Central Park 10/15/2025
A close-up view of a green leaf on a bed of fallen yellow and brown leaves and pine needles.
Central Park 10/15/2025
A tree with heart-shaped yellow leaves set against a green background.
Yellow leaves, Central Park 10/15/2025

Roses Red

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A rainy day at the rose garden in the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York City.

Close-up of pink roses with raindrops in the New York Botanical Garden's rose garden on a rainy day.
Rose, NYBG 9/25/2025
A close-up of a pink and white rose with raindrops on its petals, set against a blurred green background.
Rose, NYBG 9/25/2025
A close-up of a vibrant pink rose covered in droplets of water, showcasing its petals during a rainy day in a garden.
Rose, NYBG 9/25/2025
Close-up of rose leaves with water droplets on a rainy day at the New York Botanical Garden.
Rose, NYBG 9/25/2025