Pink Dogwood on Blue

A vertical format image of flowering pink dogwood with hints a hazy blue sky in the background. Flowering Dogwood (cornus florida) also know as Florida Dogwood ia a popular spring blooming deciduous tree that is native to the USA. This is one of a collection in my photography portfolio of these lovely blossoms.

Dogwood Blossoms in Pink

A horizontal portrait view of a branch with blooming pink dogwood flowers against a green grass background. Flowering Dogwood (cornus florida) also know as Florida Dogwood ia a popular spring blooming deciduous tree that is native to the USA. This is one of a collection in my photography portfolio of these lovely blossoms.

Pink Dogwood Floral Portrait

A vertical portrait view of a branch with blooming pink dogwood flowers against a green grass background. Flowering Dogwood (cornus florida) also know as Florida Dogwood ia a popular spring blooming deciduous tree that is native to the USA. This is one of a collection in my photography portfolio of these lovely blossoms.

Ruffled Pink Cherry Blossoms

A frame filling view of tightly clustered, ruffled Pink Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms. Prunus 'Kanzan'. Prunus 'Kanzan' (syn. Kwanzan or Sekiyama) is a flowering cherry cultivar. The deciduous tree produces red buds, opening to large deep-pink double flowers.

Kwanzan Cherry Blossom Pinks

A close up view of a cluster of kwanzan cherry blossoms in various tones of pink from pale to mid pink. The last of the blooms for this year's season. Kwanzan ornamental cherry trees (Prunus serrulata) are native to Asia but grow happily in many regions of the USA. The trees, which reach a height of about 25 feet, are deciducous with copper-toned green leaves sprouting as the blossoms fade and fall. In the Spring, they produce a riot of showy pink, layered, ruffled blossoms that typically bloom around the third week in April, several weeks after other cherry tree varieites.

NYC Sundown Gold-Hudson Yards

A vertical format view of the columnar towers of the Hudson Yards complex on the west side of Manhattan with the Hudson River in the foreground. The skyscrapers are painted in yellows, golds and bronze from the sun setting across the river to the west,

New York Skyscraper Sundown

A close up view of skyscrapers of midtown Manhattan at sundown as the colors of the setting sun from across the Hudson River and western skies reflect on the NYC towers transmorming them into a cty full of warm, rich golden and bronze hues.

Sundown Afterglow NYC

The New York Skyline in eye-popping, striking colors as the sundown colors still glow on the tallest towers, the city night lights begin to shine and the sky and water of the Hudson River are a rich twilight blue.

Thododendron Blossoms

A close up view of a few of the blossoms of a deep reddish pink rhododendron plant in full bloom, with a few remaining rain drops from a shower a bit earlier.

Pink Azalea Flowers

A close up view of a few pink blossoms on an azalea plant. Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family. They come is a variety of colors - primarily pinks and white. The shade tolerant plants can be evergreen or deciduous. Azaleas bloom in spring, their flowers often lasting several weeks.

Spring at Great Falls National Park NJ

Trees leafing out in fresh spring greesn, a rich blue sky with puffy fast moving clouds and a brisk water fall down the Great Falls of Paterson NJ. A beautiful spring scene on a rare sunny day this year in May. The Great Falls are located on the Passaic River in Paterson New Jersey. It is one the largest waterfalls in the United States. The Falls have had a significant role in the early industrial development of New Jersey. Alexander Hamilton, as the nation's Secretary of Treasury in the late 1700's, selected the site as the nation's first planned industrial city. Civil Engineer Pierre Charles L'Enfant was comissioned to design the system of canals that supplied the power for the watermills in the new town and Paterson became the site of the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in N.J. and subsequently became the area where many other types of industrial mills were located. Some products that used the Falls as a power source included Rogers Locomotive Works and Colt Revolver. The Falls were designated as an Histori Civil Engineering Landmark as of 1977. In 2009, the Falls were designated as the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, to be administered by the National Park Service.

Great Falls of the Passaic River

A vertical format view of a spring scene of the Great Falls of the Passaic River in Paterson New Jersey. Plentiful rainful in the first two weeks of May have created a strong flw of water down a falls. With sunny weather, finally, and warm temperatures, it was a lovely day to visit and enjoy the view. The Great Falls are located on the Passaic River in Paterson New Jersey. It is one the largest waterfalls in the United States. The Falls have had a significant role in the early industrial development of New Jersey. Alexander Hamilton, as the nation's Secretary of Treasury in the late 1700's, selected the site as the nation's first planned industrial city. Civil Engineer Pierre Charles L'Enfant was comissioned to design the system of canals that supplied the power for the watermills in the new town and Paterson became the site of the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in N.J. and subsequently became the area where many other types of industrial mills were located. Some products that used the Falls as a power source included Rogers Locomotive Works and Colt Revolver. The Falls were designated as an Histori Civil Engineering Landmark as of 1977. In 2009, the Falls were designated as the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, to be administered by the National Park Service.

NJ Great Falls Historic S.U.M. Mil

NJ Great Falls Historic S.U.M. Mil by Regina Geoghan . In 1791, Alexander Hamilton and a group of investors, wanting to be free of independence on British manufacturers, initiated America's first planned industrial center in Paterson N.J. . They founded the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures (S.U.M.) to harness the power of the Passaic River's Great Falls. The first steps would be to plan the layout of the town and to design a way to harness the river flow to supply water to the mills and to allow for barge traffic and the tow paths. Next a series of mills were built to spin cotton, first a small mill and then a larger one where printing, bleaching and dying were done. The second mill was four stories high with a cupola at the top with a bell that was used to call the workers to work. The machinery was brought from Europe. It was completed and the first textiles were produced in 1794. There were several changes to the raceway and falls over the years to accomodate the growing number of factories. Paterson grew to be a major manufacturing center with many mills and factories producing textiles, silk, Colt firearms, locomotive development and other products. Paterson was named the "Silk City" for its dominant role in silk production during the latter half of the 19th century This is a vertical format image of the second built S.U.M. mill with the Passaic River in the background as it continues its flow after tumbling over the Great Falls.

Great Falls National Park Mill NJ

Great Falls National Park Mill, N.J. by Regina Geoghan . A scenic view of Great FAlls National Park in Paterson N.J. showing the historic S.U.M. mill with the Passaic River waters in the background, seen here after they have tumbled over the Falls which are behind the mill. In 1791, Alexander Hamilton and a group of investors, wanting to be free of independence on British manufacturers, initiated America's first planned industrial center in Paterson N.J. . They founded the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures (S.U.M.) to harness the power of the Passaic River's Great Falls. The first steps would be to plan the layout of the town and to design a way to harness the river flow to supply water to the mills and to allow for barge traffic and the tow paths. Next a series of mills were built to spin cotton, first a small mill and then a larger one where printing, bleaching and dying were done. The second mill was four stories high with a cupola at the top with a bell that was used to call the workers to work. The machinery was brought from Europe. It was completed and the first textiles were produced in 1794. There were several changes to the raceway and falls over the years to accomodate the growing number of factories. Paterson grew to be a major manufacturing center with many mills and factories producing textiles, silk, Colt firearms, locomotive development and other products. Paterson was named the "Silk City" for its dominant role in silk production during the latter half of the 19th century This is a vertical format image of the second built S.U.M. mill with the Passaic River in the background as it continues its flow after tumbling over the Great Falls.

Great Falls Scenic View N.J.

A grand sweeping view of the cliffs of Paterson N.J., the Great Falls and the Passaic River taken at Great Falls National State Park. In this view, the river waters flow over the famous falls and wind around the rock formations to continue on to North Paterson along their long and circuitous journey to Newark Bay. The 80 mile long river rises in Morris county, northeastern New Jersey, U.S. It flows north and then east to Paterson and its 70 foot high Great Falls. Once passed the Falls, it turns south and east past Passaic and Newark and into Newark Bay. Major tributaries are the Whippany, Rockaway, Pequannock, Wanaque, and Ramapo rivers. The river waters and power of the Falls made this an important historic site in terms of the development of industry in this country.

The Passaic River at the Great Falls

A view of the Passaic River in Paterson New Jersey as it rushes over the cliffs of the Great Falls in a cloud of mist at Great FAlls National Park. One of the largest in the United States, these Great Falls had a significant role in the early industrial development of New Jersey. Alexander Hamilton, as the nation's Secretary of Treasury in the late 1700's, selected the site as the nation's first planned industrial city. Civil Engineer Pierre Charles L'Enfant was comissioned to design the system of canals that supplied the power for the watermills in the new town and Paterson became the site of the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in N.J. and subsequently became the area where many other types of industrial mills were located. Some products that used the Falls as a power source included Rogers Locomotive Works and Colt Revolver. The Falls were designated as an Histori Civil Engineering Landmark as of 1977. In 2009, the Falls were designated as the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, to be administered by the National Park Service.

Blooming Rhododendron Garden

Blooming Rhododendron Garden by Regina Geoghan. A view of beautiful old rhododendron plants in bloom under a blue sky at the historic Van Blcik House and Gardens in Montclair New Jersey. The gardens are known for the display of a variety of rhododendron and azalea plants.

World Trade Center Hazy Day Blues

A monochrome view of the skyscrapers of lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center on a hazy day as the sky begins to show some clearing and the blue and white colors are reflected in the buildings.

NY Skyline and Full FLower Moon

A rare combination to see a full moon rising over this midtown section of New York City during the last moments of the golden hour when sundown light on the towers of the city glows as brightly as the rising moon. A hazy horizon made it questionable whether or not the moon would be visible but slowly as it rose it did apear in muted colors.

NYC Sunrise and Flower Moon

A view of the towers of midtown Manhattan at the last light of sundown as the full May "Flower" moon rises over the city horizon. The tallest structures are those of the new Hudson Yards Development Project.

Fleet Week NYC-USS New York

A view in black and white of the USS New York (LPD-21) arriving in New York City, leading the 2019 Fleet Week Parade of Ships up the Hudson River. The ship is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock and the fifth ship of the United States Navy to be named after the state of New York. This ship, though, has special meaning to New Yorkers and others. A section of the ship was constructed using steel salvaged from the World Trade Center rubble of the Sept 11 attacks. The ‘stem bar’ of the ship’s bow section was cast from the steel, using 7.5 short tons of the material. USS New York was christened in March 2008, delivered to the navy in August of that year and commissioned on Nov 7, 2009 in New York City. The city waterfron of Hoboken NJ is in the foreground and lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center in the backgroud.

USS New York NYC Fleet Week

A view in black and white of the USS New York (LPD-21) arriving in New York City, leading the 2019 Fleet Week Parade of Ships up the Hudson River. The ship is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock and the fifth ship of the United States Navy to be named after the state of New York. This ship, though, has special meaning to New Yorkers and others. A section of the ship was constructed using steel salvaged from the World Trade Center rubble of the Sept 11 attacks. The ‘stem bar’ of the ship’s bow section was cast from the steel, using 7.5 short tons of the material. USS New York was christened in March 2008, delivered to the navy in August of that year and commissioned on Nov 7, 2009 in New York City.

Iris-Pretty in Purple

A portrait photograph of a purple isis with lavender standards, a deep purple falls and yellow beard. Framed against a green grass background.

Bearded Iris-Tiffany

A portrait image of tall bearded irises named Tiffany. This historic iris was cultivated by Hans Peter SAss and introducted in 1938. The plicata patterned flower are creamy white with pale wine hued edges. The falls are ivory with a deeper wine color edging and the beard is yellow. Awards include Honorable Mention in 1938 and Award of Merit in1943

Iris Blue Chintz

A vertical portrait image of a lavender and white historic tall bearded iris named Blue Chintz. Created by hybridizer F. Burton and introduced in the 1920s, this lovely iris is a plicata pattern with white background and lavender-blue markings with a pale yellow beard. This portrait was made at Presby Memorial Gardesn in Montclair New Jersey, known for its collection of historic irises.

Pink Peony in Sunlight and Shadows

A close up macro view of a fully opened peppermint pink peony with sunlight on the center and deep shadows in the background.

Lower Manhattan Sundown Cityscape

A view of the Hudson River and skyscrapers of downtown Manhattan and the World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) at sundown as seen from Liberty State Park in New JErsey.

One World Trade and Statue Cruse Boat

A vertical format view of One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) and the buildings of lower Manhattan with the Hudson River in the foreground and a Statue of Liberty tour boat passing by. Viewed from Liberty State Park in New Jersey..

American Flag and One World Trade Center

A vertical format view of the skyline of lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center with a bright blue, cloud dotted sky with An American Flag blowing in the breeze in the foreground. Photo taken from the New Jersey waterfront.

Downtown Manhattan - Eyes on the Sky

A view of the lower end of the island of Manhattan, also known as downtown Manhattan or the Financial District. One World Trade Center, aka the Freedom Tower, stands tall with its head in the clouds far above the other skyscrapers. In the foreground the lower Hudson River mergers with the East River and New York Harbor as sundown light begins to warm the colors of the buildings and a beautiful blue cloud-filled sky seems to dwarf the island. Viewed from New Jersey.

Blue Sky Reflections-Empty Sky Memorial NJ

A view of One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) and structures of lower Manhattan from inside the 9/11 Empty Sky Memorial located at Liberty State Park NJ. Seen here at the beginning of the golden hour, a bright blue sky and the buildings and clouds in warm yellows from the setting sun are reflected in the walls of the Memorial. The names of all those lost on the 9/11 attacks who were residents of New Jersey are engraved in the walls of the Memorial.

Sundown Reflections-Empty Sky Memorial NJ

A sundown view from inside the Empty Sky Memorial at Liberty State Park in New Jersey with One World Trade Center and skyscrapers of lower Manhattan across the Hudson River in the center of the frame The skyscrapers and sky are reflected on the walls of the memorial. Although not visible in this image, the walls of the memorial are engraved with the names of the New Jersey residents lost in the attacks on Sept 11 2001.

NYC Times Square Signs

A view of a section of the theatre and retail signs on display in Times Square NYC

NYC Signs for Sale

A colorful display of signs available for sale on the side of a vendor cart in New York City.

Cathedral Elegance

Beautiful clear blue skies and bright light show off the exquisite, intricate detail of the front facade of Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City in this view of a section of the treasured church from just above the main entrance door.

The Weight of the Universe

An iconic view of a favorite and famous scene in New York City, a statue of the Greek Titan Atlas and across the street, St. Patrick's Cathedral. The bronze statue which sits in front of 30 Rockefeller Center (30 Rock) is 15 feet tall - with the statue and base together reaching a height of 43 feet. Atlas carries the celestial vault on his shoulders with the North-South axis of the armillary sphere pointing to the North Star's position relative to New York City.

Memorial Day American Flag Display NYC

A line up of large American Flags blowing in the breeze as they hang from an upper floor of the Saks Fifth Avenue Department store in recognition of Memorial Day.

At the Roc -Memorial Day Weekend

A vertical format scene of the Rockefeller Center statue of Prometheus and American flags that decorated the complex for Memorial Day weekend.

NYC Hudson Yards Park

A vertical format view of the newly opened Hudson Yards Park on the west side of Manhattan. Billed as the "newest neighborhood" in the city, Hudson Yards is a massive complex of skyscrapers that house businesses, residences, retail stores and many eateries. At the center is Hudson Yards Park with the interactive steel sculpture named The Vesse, climbable art structure with sixteen stories of stairs. The park is open to the public, advance reservations are required to climb The Vessel.

NYC Upward Mobiity

A view of one of the skyscraper towers of the new Hudson Yards section of New York City with the interactive art sculpture-structure "The Vessel" in the foreground. As I looked at the photograph after uploading to my computer I couldn't help but muse about the contrasts and similarities between the two architecture marvels. On The Vessel, the sixteen story climbable centerpiece of the Hudson Yards public park, people are climbing upward for fun, for the experience and to see the view from the top. Within the buildings, which hold residences, office space, retail stores and eateries, people are climbing and striving to new, better, higher places in the monetary, status, career layers of their life. The caution, if you look closely at the metal layers of The Vessel, the people and their climb are reflected and a bit distorted, as can happen in real life when we lose perspective of where we are going and why.

Flying Free - American Flag Beauty

A close up view of the largest free-flying American flag in the world as it hangs from the New Jersey tower of the George Washington Bridge on Memorial Day. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unfurls the flag under the upper arch of the bridge's tower on major national holidays.The flag is 90 feet long by 60 feet wide, with stripes measuring about five feet wide and stars about four feet in diameter.

George Washington Bridge Flag Scene

A scenic view of the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge with the American Flag displayed on Memorial Day. The flag is the largest free-flying American flag in the world. It is suspended from the New Jersey tower of the bridge for a few hours on National holidays. The flag is 90 feet long by 60 feet wide, with stripes measuring about five feet wide and stars about four feet in diameter.

Old Glory and the GW Bridge

A vertical format view of the American Flag momentarily at rest as it waves back and forth in the air, blowing with the breeze from the New Jersey tower of the George Washington Bridge. The largest free-flying USA Flag in the world, it has been displayed on national holidays since the Veteran's Day following World War II. The flag, which would cover a full-sized basketball court weights 450 pounds. Each star is three feet tall. It takes a dozen members of the Bridge maintenance staff, working in three teams, to ufurl the flag from its metal storage tube under the arch of the bridge. Tears to the flag are repaired by hand by the maintenance team.

NYC Gapstow Bridge in Spring Greens

A vertical format landscape image of Gapstow Bridge and surrounding trees and shrubs in bright spring greens with the azure blue sky and greenery reflected in Central Park Pond NYC.

Central Park Lake Rowboats

A view of a section of Central Park Lake with people in rowboats on a beautiful, sunny Spring day with the bright green trees and shrubs reflected in the lake. he famous towers of the San Remo building are in the background.

Sundown Light Hudson Yards NYC

A verticlal format view of golden sundown light on the towers of Manhattan's Hudson Yards complex and the Hudson River.

NYC Blue and Gold Twilight Reflections

A view of midtown Manhattan skyscrapers and the Hudson River during the beginning of the blue twilgiht hour With the blue skies and last of the golden sundown color reflected in the river waters.