As one of the first harbingers of spring, tulips are a definite fan-favorite amongst nature photographers. New York City becomes a lot more colorful this time of year as these flowers suddenly begin blooming on practically every other block. But, with hoards of pedestrian and vehicular traffic constantly zooming by, these specimens don't stay in pristine condition very long. Fortunately, that isn't the case in the Central Park Conservatory Garden. Located in the northern section of the park, this garden showcases spectacular displays of seasonal flowers. Each spring, tulips take center stage as they decorate this officially designated Quiet Zone with a dazzling design that changes every year.
Several years ago, the garden hosted an exception display of uniformly-colored red and yellow tulips. I photographed them from a variety of angles, but it wasn't until I tried a low-angle view that things really started to "pop." Not only was I was better able to highlight their bright yellow undersides, but because the garden is built on a slight incline, it gave the appearance of a never-ending line of flowers – not unlike a brigade of advancing soldiers. "Floral Brigade" was one of the many interesting images I captured that spring in this unique garden.
F.M. Kearney is a fine art nature photographer, specializing in
unique floral and landscape images. To see more of his work, please visit www.starlitecollection.com.
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