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This blog shares my progress in digital photography and production of photo montages of flowers, architecture, Cornell buildings and sculptures, and travels.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Dusk in Minns Gardens at Cornell
Last night, en route to a meeting of the Cayuga Nature Photographers, I stopped in the Minns gardens to take a couple photos with a point and shoot camera set on macro. A bit dark, but some of the shots came out well.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Cornell Botanical Gardens on 6.6.12
A must see is the huge flower of the Gigantic Magnolia flower that is in bloom on a tree in the Botanical Garden, right behind the Lewis Building. Lewis himself obtained a seed for this tree in 1963 from its native habitat in the South. The tree has survived here due to the micro climate of a protected area between the Lewis building and the Rhododendron Knoll.
In the Young garden, there are many different iris in bloom. One can read about the cultural use of iris in the book provided in the garden. That is a nice touch for a visit.
In the herb garden, there are three types of poppies in bloom. Although it was mid day when I took these pictures and the wind was starting to ruffle the flowers, I was able to obtain some decent images.
In the Young garden, there are many different iris in bloom. One can read about the cultural use of iris in the book provided in the garden. That is a nice touch for a visit.
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| Giant Magnolia |
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| peony |
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| iris |
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| iris |
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| iris |
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| iris |
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| poppies |
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| Poppies |
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| poppies |
In the garden on a sunny day
After several days of rain and cold, it was nice to get out into the garden again. Lots of weeds have invaded many of the gardens. The war on weeds begins! Here are some early day photos of some of the blooming flowers.
Many plants have not been robust in their flowering. the iris produced on bloom and the peonies are pretty sparse this year. The early heat and then the frost might have had an impact.
Many plants have not been robust in their flowering. the iris produced on bloom and the peonies are pretty sparse this year. The early heat and then the frost might have had an impact.
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| peony |
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| campanula |
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| foxglove |
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| garden on a hill |
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| daisies |
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| poppies |
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| poppies |
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| fox glove |
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| pink peony |
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Bundy Museum and my show
The Bundy Museum is located at 129 Main Street in Binghamton and is a lovely period home that has been restored as a museum. The Bundys were very successful in the 1800's producing time clocks. their business eventually became IBM.
The restored hom has gorgeous furniture, carved oak around the doors and inlaid oak in the ceilings. The Annex building contains many of the oak time clocks as well as an antique barbershop that was donated to the museum.
My show was on the third floor with an opening last night during First Fridays Gallery tours. The turnout was excellent to view the show of over 30 pieces. Here are some photos from the museum and a couple of my show.
The show will be up until the end of June is you are in the Binghamton area.
The restored hom has gorgeous furniture, carved oak around the doors and inlaid oak in the ceilings. The Annex building contains many of the oak time clocks as well as an antique barbershop that was donated to the museum.
My show was on the third floor with an opening last night during First Fridays Gallery tours. The turnout was excellent to view the show of over 30 pieces. Here are some photos from the museum and a couple of my show.
The show will be up until the end of June is you are in the Binghamton area.
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| Front windows with my art |
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| Hanging screens with NYC art. Cement Sculpture art on walls |
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| Magnolia, lotus montage, coral peony montage |
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| Time clocks in Annex |
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| Antique barber shop in Annex |
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| Antique stove in museum |
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| Antique light in museum |
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| Living room in museum |
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Flower portraits from the garden
I set up the black background in an area to take advantage of the afternoon soft light. Here are some photos of flowers presently growing in my garden. Hated to cut them, but I wanted to use the black technique with the macro lens. Hope you enjoy this series.
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| poppy in the garden |
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| iris |
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| poppy |
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| poppy |
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| poppy |
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| white peony |
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| Pink peony |
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| pink peony |
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| Iris |
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| White peony |
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| White peony |
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| Pink peony |
Cornell Plantations at Graduation time
The gardens in the Botanical Garden at Cornell are gorgeous! Everything is perfectly mulched and waiting for you to visit. This was mini tour weekend for the docents, so I was there and took thesepictures with the early morning sun. If you are in the Ithaca area, this is a must see spot!
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