NYC Night Lights on BLue

A view of the towers of the Hudson Yards project and other midtown Manhattan skyline structures on the cusp of nightfall as the night lights begin to shine and blend with the last glow of sundown light. The sky and Hudson River are in deep, rich twilight blue in this New York cityscape.

New York City at Twilight

Night lights and sundown color reflections on New York City skyscrapers blend together to create a colorful contrast against the dark twilgiht blue skies as nght comes to the city. The center tallest towers are tho newly constructed skyscrapers of the Hudson Yards Project.

First Blooms Pink Magnolia Tree

One of the first blooms opening up on an old saucer pink magnolia tree in my neighborhood. A llovely sight to see after the long winter. This species of the magnolia family,with large saucer-shaped pink and white flowers is one of over 200 varietieas of Magnoliaceae. named for French botanist Pierre Magnol. Magnolia is an ancient genus. with fossilised specimens found from millions of years ago. The natural range of Magnolia species wide with the distributions in the east and southeast Asia and a also in eastern North America, Central America, the West Indies, and some species in South America. Magnolia varieties include trees and shrubs and there are about twelve common in the U.S. A common name for the saucer magnolis is Tulip Tree. It can be grown as a small shrub or a tree. Specific cultivars come in lilac, pink, and white. These magnolia trees reach a height of 20 to 25 feet, with a similar breadth. The flowers are one of the earliest bloomers in Spring in the U.S. northeast with the flowers opening before the leaves and this is one of the most popular spring blooming trees in North America.

Pink Saucer Magnolia Blossoms

Pink magnolia blossoms blooming at the tips of tree branches. Framed against a bright blue sky, the flower backs are lit by sunlight. This lovely species of the magnolia family,with large saucer-shaped pink and white flowers is one of over 200 varietieas of Magnoliaceae. named for French botanist Pierre Magnol. Magnolia is an ancient genus. with fossilised specimens found from millions of years ago. The natural range of Magnolia species wide with the distributions in the east and southeast Asia and a also in eastern North America, Central America, the West Indies, and some species in South America. Magnolia varieties include trees and shrubs and there are about twelve common in the U.S. A common name for the saucer magnolis is Tulip Tree. It can be grown as a small shrub or a tree. Specific cultivars come in lilac, pink, and white. These magnolia trees reach a height of 20 to 25 feet, with a similar breadth. The flowers are one of the earliest bloomers in Spring in the U.S. northeast with the flowers opening before the leaves and this is one of the most popular spring blooming trees in North America.

Sculpted Garden Maiden

A vertical format image of the head of a weathered female figure statue found in a New Jersey garden.

A Simple Stairway

A vertical format image of a basic elemental stairway that focuses on the lines and form of an wrought irion stairrail set against the side of a white stucco building.

Weathered White Gate

An sturdy old white gate, attached to a fence, that has seen many layers of white paint and endured years of weather exposure but still stands strong and doing its job. .

White Weatherd Wood Abstract

A section of an old fence with layers of white paint that is flaked and chipping off.

Yellow Daffodil Portrait

A closeup view of a newly opened yellow daffodil set against the green bulb leaves.

Liberty Island and the Lady

A view of the west side of Liberty Island and the Statue of Libery as a ferry tour boat prepares to depart as seen from Libery State Park NJ.

Daffodil Garden Cluster

A cluster of yellow and white daffodils cheerfully posing on one of the first warm Spring days.

Okame Cherry Blossom Branch

A colorful, yet delicate looking branch of newly opened Okame pink cherry blossoms framed against green grass at New Jersey's Branch Brook Park. This ornamental cherry tree is one of the first to bloom in the Spring and is a lovely sight with deep pink flowers and red centers that bloom in clusters of 2-5. The deciduous tree boasts beautiful orange red leaves in the fall. At maturity, it can attain a height of 20-30 feet. Whether looking at a view such as this of a close up of the beautiful flowers, or seeing a landscape scene of trees filled with the blossoms, the trees are a joy to behold during the all too short bloom.See the entire 2019 collection of Branch Brook Cherry Blossom landscapes and portraits Here

Daffodil {Path

A small path of golden daffodils and their green leaves.

Whte Star Magnolia Tree

A star magnolia tree laden with lovely white blossoms framed against a blue sky with puffy white clouds.

Blooming White Star Magnolia Tree

A white star magnolia tree lush with blooming flowers framed against a blue sky.

Pink Magnolia Flowers

A close up view of pink saucer magnolia buds as they are opening up to the sun.

Pink Magnolia Blossoms andBlue Sky

Two soft pink magnolia blossoms fromaed against a solid rich blue sky.

White Yoshino Cherry Blossoms 19-1

Branch Brook Park Yoshino Cherry Blossoms. A cluster of white Yoshino cherry blossoms showing a close up view of the flower shape and detail. The historic, ornamental Yoshino trees are often the main attraction in cherry blossom displays and festivals and are a beautiful sight at the Branch Brook Park N.J. each year during the bloom season with their clusters of single, pinkinsh-white, lightly fragrant blossom. See the entire 2019 collection of Branch Brook Cherry Blossom landscapes and portraits Here

Cherry Blossom Pink Beauties 1

A close up view of a cluster to lovely pink ornamental cherry tree blossoms as seen at Branch Brook Park in Esses County New Jersey. The famous cherry trees were the result of a 1927 gift from Caroline Bamberger Fuld, sister of department store magnate Louis Bamberger and widow of the store's vice president. The Cherry Blossom Festival attracts approximately 10,000 visitors each April. Two primary areas of display at the South end at Prudential Grove area and at the north end Belleville Cherry Blossom Blossom area. Together the two areas of the park currently have more than 5000 trees of about 18 varieties of the beautiful ornamental tees, the largest collection in the U.S. See the entire 2019 collection of Branch Brook Cherry Blossom landscapes and portraits Here

Branch Brook Park Weeping Cherry Trees

A lovely Spring landscape scene of newly blooming weeping cherry trees at Branch Brook Park in Essex County New Jersey. The striking trees with elegantly draping branches laden with tiny flowers are just one of more than eighteen types of the ornamental cherry trees that dot the grounds of the park at this time of year when a Cherry Blossom Festival is held to celebrate the beauty of the blossoms. The famous cherry trees planting are the result of a 1927 gift from Caroline Bamberger Fuld, sister of department store magnate Louis Bamberger and widow of the store's vice president. The Cherry Blossom Festival attracts approximately 10,000 visitors each April. Two primary areas of display at the South end at Prudential Grove area and at the north end Belleville Cherry Blossom Blossom area. Together the two areas of the park currently have more than 5000 trees of about 18 varieties of the beautiful ornamental tees, the largest collection in the U.S. See the entire 2019 collection of Branch Brook Cherry Blossom landscapes and portraits Here

Springtime Cherry Blossom Landscape

A beautiful post card view of ornamental cherry trees in a gorgeous pink profusion of bloom at Branch Brook Park in Newakr-Belleville New Jersey. See the entire 2019 collection of Branch Brook Cherry Blossom landscapes and portraits Here

Sweet Spring in Bloom

A sky full of graceful, delicate looking draping, blooming ornamental cherry bree branches at Branch Brook Park in Essex County New Jersey. The famous cherry trees were the result of a 1927 gift from Caroline Bamberger Fuld, sister of department store magnate Louis Bamberger and widow of the store's vice president. The Cherry Blossom Festival attracts approximately 10,000 visitors each April. Two primary areas of display at the South end at Prudential Grove area and at the north end Belleville Cherry Blossom Blossom area. Together the two areas of the park currently have more than 5000 trees of about 18 varieties of the beautiful ornamental tees, the largest collection in the U.S. .See the entire 2019 collection of Branch Brook Cherry Blossom landscapes and portraits Here

Sacred Heart Basilica and Cherry Blossoms

A view of the spire and tower of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark N.J. fromed by bright pink blooming cherry blossom trees in the foreground at Branch Brook Park and a blue a white sky above. See the entire 2019 collection of Branch Brook Cherry Blossom landscapes and portraits Here

Sacred Heart Cathedral Lake Reflection

A vertical format view of the spire and towers of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark N.J. with the strucutre, grounds, sky and clouds reflected in Branch Brook Park Lake A lovely spring scene with a rouch of pink added by blooming cherry blossom trees. See the entire 2019 collection of Branch Brook Cherry Blossom landscapes and portraits Here

Spring Perfection Branch Brook Park NJ

A lovely, serene view of Branch Brook Park Lake with softly hued pink cherry blossoms in the foreground and early spring greenery and cherry blossoms in the background across the water. When the park was designed,the 24 acre Brook Park Lake was planned as the main feature of the new park. The idea of a large park for the city of Newark had been floating around for some time but after the Civil War, Newarkers were motivated by the beauty of Central Park. Frederick Law Olmsted proposed a 700 acre park in northwest Newark in 1867. The land designated for the park was all swamp and forest at the time. The cost of such a park, though, was prohibitive and the project was not started until 30 years after. Two lion sculptures sit a the entrance of the lake area, carved by Karl Ritter. The lions originally were located at the old Prudential Building on Broad Street. When that building was torn down, the lions were relocated at the park by the lake. The lions remain today after recently being cleaned and restored. Also, a statue bust of Olmstead can be been seen by the lake. From the park, Across the lake, one can see the spire and towers of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

City Sunrise-NY

A view of the Hudson River and upper midtown Manhattan just after dawn with a richly colored sky in blue, oranges, gold and yellow as the sun comes closer to rising over the skyscraper horizon. In the foreground, along the riverfront, is the Intrepid Air and Space Museum, cruise ship piers and the pyrimad shaped Via 67 West building.

Holland Ridge Tulip Fields NJ

A landscape view of row upon row of blooming tulips at a farm in southern New Jersey.

Tulip Garden in Pink and White

A small section of a farm display of dulips in southern New Jersey, here rows of blooming tulips in pink and in white.

A Banquet of Color

An amazing feast of color to enjoy in this field filled with blooming tulips in a beautiful variety of colors as seen at Holland Ridge Farms NJ.You are welcome to view more of these Tulip Scenes Here

Tulip Sunshine

A section of a colorful, uplifting, eye-catching tulip bed planted in orange, white and yellow tulips, a striking combination against the bright spring green leaves. Just one of many plantings on display at Holland Ridge Farms in New Jersey.You are welcome to view more of these Tulip Scenes Here

Tulip Time Spring GLory

A view of layers of tulip beds in pink purple and orange topped by a band of blue sky, a small sample of thousands of beautiful tulips in bloom at Holland Ridge Farms in New Jersey. You are welcome to view more of these Tulip Scenes Here

NYC Sudown Scene

A view of the west side of midtown Manhattan and the Hudson River in the sundown Golden Hour. In the center of the frame, the newly constructed skyscrapers of the Hudson Yards Development Project.

Pijnk Dogwood Blossoms

Flowers on a branch of a pink dogwood tree.

Pink Creeping Phlox

A frame filling view of pink-purple creeping phox groundcover blossoms.

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms

A vertical format view of pink double, ruffled Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms.