Looking Back: February 2011
Posted in Photography on December 23 2011, by Ann Rafalko
In the depths of winter, sometimes all I want to do is hunker down in a warm place and read poetry. In February 2011, I took refuge in one particular poem by William Carlos Williams, that helped me find new beauty in the Garden’s winter landscape.
Garden research scientist and ethnobotanist took us on a tour of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory during Caribbean Garden.
A Tour of Caribbean Garden with Ethnobotanist Ina Vandebroek
After what felt like the year’s umpteenth storm, even the Garden’s avian residents were beginning to feel a bit exasperated.
Even the Birds Are Fed-Up With Winter
So we retreated to the Conservatory to take a closer look at the plants of the permanent collection, through a camera’s lens.
Better Photography in the Conservatory – Professional Photo Tip: Get Closer!
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The Year in Review: 2011
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