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The Loch

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Photographs of The Loch and lastly a view south from the butterfly gardens of Central Park, New York City.

A close-up view of a small waterfall cascading over rocks, surrounded by green foliage.
The Loch, Central Park 7/14/2025
A serene waterway covered with green algae, surrounded by lush foliage and rocks, creating a natural landscape scene.
The Loch, Central Park 7/14/2025
A close-up view of a large tree trunk surrounded by green foliage in a forest setting.
Central Park 7/14/2025
View of a city skyline with tall buildings and a cloudy sky, framed by green trees and a grassy field.
Central Park 7/14/2025

Plants in Central Park North

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The mushrooms were on a log in the Loch and the other plants were in the Conservatory Garden. The colors of the fallen ginkgo branch with the blueish fruit and orange leaves reminds me of oxidized copper.

Close-up of three mushrooms growing on a log, showcasing their caps and stalks.
Fungi, Central Park 7/14/2025
A white rose bloom surrounded by pink rose buds and green leaves.
Rose, Conservatory Garden, Central Park 7/14/2025
Close-up view of a symmetrical green leaf arrangement resembling a butterfly shape, with prominent veins and fuzzy texture.
Conservatory Garden, Central Park 7/14/2025
A close-up view of a branch adorned with yellowing ginkgo leaves and bluish-green fruits, resting on a bed of dark foliage.
Ginkgo biloba, Central Park 7/14/2025

Green Abstract

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I took some time off from posting to start going through old papers. I played around with the background in this photograph. Can you spot the tiny spider? I created it with AI.

A close-up image of a green flower bud surrounded by soft, abstract green swirls in the background.
Bud with abstract background, Central Park 7/14/2025

WPR Plants

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Sometimes I’ll use iNaturalist on my phone at home to ID a plant on the computer screen. When that doesn’t work, I’ll search online until I find it. I am not sure about my berry ID in the last photo.

A close-up image of delicate white flowers with star-like petals against a green background.
Tall Meadow-rue (Thalictrum pubescens), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up of a plant with clusters of spiky buds and a single bright red fruit surrounded by green leaves.
Japanese Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up view of a tree trunk with textured bark and bright green leaves in the background.
Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up image of a vibrant pink flower with five petals and white speckles, set against a soft, blurred green background.
Deptford Pink (Dianthus armeria), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up of green leaves with a small yellow flower, surrounded by more foliage.
Whorled Loosetrife (Lysimachia quadrifolia), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up of a cluster of bright yellow flowers with green foliage in the background
Bird’s-foot Trefoil or Eggs and Bacon (Lotus corniculatus), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up image of colorful berries on a green leafy plant, featuring various shades of red, orange, and green.
Honeysuckle, Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025

Chincoteague June 2

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We took a morning hike in the National Wildlife Preserve. we moved fast to try to outrun the mosquitoes. The photographs of the buntings (male and female) needed rescuing in Topaz Photo AI. There were hundreds of toads. Many baby ones were the size of my little finger nail. There were very few butterflies. I saw a couple of monarchs, cabbage whites, and one least skipper.

In the afternoon we went to have a rest at Assateague Beach. It was nice and peaceful there under our beach umbrella.

There were hundreds of trucks driving out to the island to dump sand for the new beach parking lot. They created a lot of noise. Here is an article about it: In Chincoteague, A Stampede Against Beach Changes – Times Leader. The town’s residents are not happy about it.

A serene landscape featuring a still water pond surrounded by tall grasses and trees, with a sunset casting warm light over the scene.
Chincoteague VA 6/2/2025
A small bird perched on a branch, set against a clear sky.
Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens), Chincoteague VA 6/2/2025
A close-up of a spider web with intricate patterns, suspended between grass blades in a natural setting.
Orb Weaver (Arneidae), Chincoteague VA 6/2/2025
A vibrant blue bird perched on a branch against a clear blue sky.
Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea), Chincoteague VA 6/2/2025
A small bird standing on frosty ground with patches of grass and dark soil in the background.
Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea), Chincoteague VA 6/2/2025
Close-up of a yellow flower with dew droplets on its petals, surrounded by green leaves and grass.
Seabeach Evening-primrose (Oenthera humifusa), Chincoteague VA 6/2/2025
Close-up of delicate, heart-shaped seed pods on a green plant, with a blurred background of foliage.
Least Skipper (Ancyloxypha numitor), Chincoteague VA 6/2/2025
A woman standing on a path in a natural setting, wearing a hat and holding a smartphone, with a camera around her neck and vegetation in the background.
Sherry at Chincoteague VA 6/2/2025
A close-up of a textured brown and green frog sitting on a bed of small dark stones.
Fowler’s Toad (Anaxyrus fowleri), Chincoteague VA 6/2/2025
A great egret standing gracefully in a marshy area, surrounded by tall grasses.
Great Egret (Ardea alba), Chincoteague VA 6/2/2025
A small bird standing on a sandy beach with gentle waves in the background.
Sanderling (Caladris alba), Sanderling (Caladris alba), Chincoteague VA 6/2/2025

Chincoteague June 1

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At dawn we went to the bridge leading to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. We were reward with a sighting of a Clapper Rail. After breakfast we drove to the refuge and saw lots of wildlife. There are many deer and ticks. I got 4 tick bites during the trip. I spotted one on our car window trying to get in! And there are mosquitoes in multitudes. We saw Chincoteague ponies known as the Assateague horses. Delmarva fox squirrels are only found in that area.

A close-up of a bird standing in tall marsh grass near water, showcasing its distinctive features and the surrounding environment.
Clapper Rail (Rallus longirostris), Chincoteague VA 6/1/2025
A serene morning view of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, featuring soft, colorful skies and silhouettes of trees alongside the marshland and nearby houses.
Chincoteague VA 6/1/2025
A serene landscape at dawn featuring a colorful sunrise over a marsh, with silhouettes of trees and houses in the foreground.
Chincoteague VA 6/1/2025
A deer grazing in a lush green area surrounded by shrubs and branches.
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Chincoteague VA 6/1/2025
A gray squirrel standing upright among green foliage and pine needles.
Delmarva fox squirrel (Sciurus niger cinereus), Chincoteague VA 6/1/2025
A heron standing in tall green grass near a body of water, holding a duckling.
Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea), Chincoteague VA 6/1/2025
A group of white ibises foraging in a lush green field near a body of water.
American white ibis (Eudocimus albus), Chincoteague VA 6/1/2025
Close-up of tall, green plants with feathery foliage in a natural setting.
Dog Fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), Chincoteague VA 6/1/2025
A wild horse with a brown and white coat drinking from a pond in a lush green landscape, with other horses grazing in the background.
Horse (Equus ferus caballus), Chincoteague VA 6/1/2025
A wild pony standing in a grassy area near a body of water, surrounded by trees and shrubs at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
Horse (Equus ferus caballus), Chincoteague VA 6/1/2025

Greenbrook

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A few photographs from May in Greenbrook Sanctuary. The last one with the fallen tree in the pond I colorized.

A close-up of a bird perched on a branch against a clear blue sky.
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum), Greenbrook 5/10/2025
A tranquil lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees reflecting on the water's surface.
Greenbrook Pond 5/10/2025
Close-up of a yellow and white flowering plant emerging from brown leaves in a forest setting.
American Cancer-root (Conopholis americana), Greenbrook 5/10/2025
Close-up of a tree trunk with exposed roots and rocks, surrounded by green foliage in a forest setting.
Tree Hugging a Rock, Greenbrook 5/10/2025
A fallen tree in a serene lake surrounded by lily pads, with vibrant red foliage reflecting in the water.
Fallen Tree in Greenbrook Pond
5/10/2025

Bayard Cutting Arboretum Mix

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Part two of our trip to Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park. I wasn’t there at night. I turned the daytime photograph into a nighttime one for fun.

Close-up of newly sprouted green leaves on a twig, with a blurred background of branches.
Elm, Bayard Cutting Arboretum 4/29/2025
A lush garden scene featuring various colorful flowers and green foliage near a small stream, surrounded by moss-covered rocks.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum 4/29/2025
Close-up view of lush green plants over a mossy ground, with distinct large leaves and bright sunlight casting shadows.
Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 4/29/2025
A close-up of a bee perched on bright green leaves in sunlight.
Eastern Flower Fly (Syrphus knabi), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 4/29/2025
Close-up of a conifer branch displaying green needles and pink cones in various stages of growth.
Spruce, Bayard Cutting Arboretum 4/29/2025
A forested area at Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park featuring unique tree stumps and green vegetation.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum 4/29/2025
Close-up of a textured tree trunk with unique gnarled formations and bark patterns.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum 4/29/2025
Close-up of green leaves on a branch, featuring textured surfaces and light reflections.
Elm, Bayard Cutting Arboretum 4/29/2025
A pathway leading through beautifully landscaped gardens with colorful flowers and lush greenery, in front of a historic building with ornate architecture and tall chimneys under a blue sky.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum 4/29/2025
Pathway through a garden at night with a starry sky above and a historic building in the background.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum 4/29/2025