Japanese Motif
Shot with the Olympus E-M1, Mark II at Albert's Garden, Albert’s Garden is located at 16-18 E. 2nd Street between Bowery and 2nd Ave. in the East Village of Manhattan, New York City.
When I first approached this garden walking along 2nd Street I saw this tree and it immediately struck me as a gigantic Japanese painting, a wall mural. As I grew closer I realized it was a living tree of amazing, statuesque beauty.
I have posted two shots of this tree, the other being a crop of this very same photo, just to demonstrate it's magnificent dimensions. I'll have a few more shots from Albert's Garden soon.
Albert's Garden is a member of the Manhattan Land Trust, a non-profit organization protecting land for public use. The garden was permanently protected in 1999 by The Trust for Public Land.
Albert's Garden is maintained by community volunteers, a program of the N.Y.C. Parks & Recreation.
The garden is open to the public at various times during the week. Unfortunately, when I walked by it was closed. I hope to return during another season. This is a remarkable oasis in the midst of New York City.
Hours open to the public:
SUNDAY — 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MONDAY — when gate is open
TUESDAY — 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY — when gate is open
THURSDAY — 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
FRIDAY — 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
SATURDAY — 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
… or whenever the gate sign says OPEN
See the accompanying photo:
Japanese Motif
Shot with the Olympus E-M1, Mark II at Albert's Garden, Albert’s Garden is located at 16-18 E. 2nd Street between Bowery and 2nd Ave. in the East Village of Manhattan, New York City.
When I first approached this garden walking along 2nd Street I saw this tree and it immediately struck me as a gigantic Japanese painting, a wall mural. As I grew closer I realized it was a living tree of amazing, statuesque beauty.
I have posted two shots of this tree, the other being a crop of this very same photo, just to demonstrate it's magnificent dimensions. I'll have a few more shots from Albert's Garden soon.
Albert's Garden is a member of the Manhattan Land Trust, a non-profit organization protecting land for public use. The garden was permanently protected in 1999 by The Trust for Public Land.
Albert's Garden is maintained by community volunteers, a program of the N.Y.C. Parks & Recreation.
The garden is open to the public at various times during the week. Unfortunately, when I walked by it was closed. I hope to return during another season. This is a remarkable oasis in the midst of New York City.
Hours open to the public:
SUNDAY — 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MONDAY — when gate is open
TUESDAY — 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY — when gate is open
THURSDAY — 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
FRIDAY — 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
SATURDAY — 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
… or whenever the gate sign says OPEN
See the accompanying photo: