Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Nature in Manhattan


It isn't too difficult to capture a traditional nature photograph in Manhattan.  When I need a little dose of nature, I head to the northern section of Central Park.  There are quite a few forested areas, with giant native trees- These areas are mostly fenced and signs are posted letting park visitors know that these are natural areas.  While walking along "The Ravine" which eventually leads to this waterfall, I saw a Cooper's hawk, tufted titmice and chickadees, and a flock of about 20 white-throated sparrows.  Not bad for an island where most people live in tiny brick, concrete, and steel boxes stacked on top of each other.

Tom

4 comments:

  1. Gee, it almost looks really "real." Central Park, of course, is wholly an Olmstead "artifact."

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  2. Scott- Yes- It's amazing what 150 years of growth of trees, moss, and just leaving certain parts of the park pretty much alone- can do. Only about 50 feet downstream from this waterfall though, the stream sinks into a giant grated pit, going underneath a swimming pool.

    It would be fun to find some old historical photographs and do some then/now type shots...maybe that will be my goal for the next trip.

    Tom

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  3. glad you could find a spot of nature within the city. such finds are priceless when we miss our own natural surroundings.

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  4. Naquility- Yes- they are absolutely priceless- a quick visit to the park can help me recharge after battling the millions of other people in NYC.

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