Brooklyn Blossoms!

“What a strange thing! to be alive beneath cherry blossoms.”

— Kobayashi Issa

Ah, spring! Cherry blossoms entice us, tons of tony tulips thunder their brilliant colors, daffodils bedazzle, lilacs send out a scent so strong that all cares dissolve in fragrant splendor. I'm describing the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on April 21, when I filmed my latest Contemplate This! video.

Lilac blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, April 21, 2017

This series of videos aims to relax the viewer with lovely images set to glorious music. In this case, the music is by Gustav Mahler, his First Symphony (1st and 2nd movements), performed by the DuPage Symphony Orchestra.

I took so many photos! Here are some, and you can find more on the Brooklyn Botanic Garden page.

Autumn Strolling in Brooklyn

I took an afternoon walk on Oct. 11 in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, one of the most glorious places in New York City. I was rewarded with late summer/early fall flowers, trees, foliage, insects, butterflies, birds, duckies and just beautiful scenery.

Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Oct. 11, 2016

I made of video of the stroll, much as I did when I went through the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx on March 31. The music is the Fifth Brandenburg Concerto by Bach, plus the third movement of the Third, performed by Advent Chamber Orchestra.

Here are some of the photos from the walk. You can find more on the Brooklyn Botanic Garden page I've added to my site.