Tag Archives: Flowers

The Bold & the Beautiful: The Cherry Blossoms of Brooklyn

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Hi F&F, The ornamental cherry trees at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) are almost as famous as their cousins in Japan. The trees in the BBG are “A-listers”. They are superstars in every sense of the word.  They are pampered, they have … Continue reading →

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Roses are red…Sometimes

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

Hi F&F, The borough of Brooklyn has a few nicknames – the borough of churches and the tree borough are just two examples that are appropriate to share in this “G” rated post. At this time of the year, it … Continue reading →

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Seeing and Savoring Hanami Season at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens – Part I.5

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

Hi F&F, Recently, I took you along on my trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens to see and savor Hanami. (Please click HERE to see the post and pictures.) At the time of my visit, the Japanese Garden was in … Continue reading →

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Seeing and Savoring: Hanami at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Part I

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Hi F&F, Hanami is the name for the Japanese tradition of enjoying the entire blossoming season of the Cherry Trees.  The span from the first sparse buds to the stage when the branches are blanketed in blossoms is a time … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Two Subjects

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Hi F&F, This week’s photo challenge called for a little photographic multitasking.  One frame with two subjects was the goal.  Today I’m posting two photos for the challenge.  Each contains two subjects; for a grand total of four subjects on display. I’m sharing … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Flowers

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Hi F&F: Three Reasons why Flower Photography is Fun: Flowers are freakin photogenic Flowers don’t fuss while you’re fussing with the f-stops Color baby!!! Here are my entries for this week’s photo challenge. Peace, ATreeGrowsinBklyn Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: … Continue reading →

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