Walking through New York City and seeing the amazing variety of daffodils popping up everywhere…prompted a google search. Do you know there’s somewhere between 40 to 200 species and over 25,000 cultivated varieties…now that’s a lot of different daffodils! And can you believe the last bulb count for the city was around five million? The largest volunteer effort in the city’s history…since 2001…parks, schools, businesses, individuals have (and continue to) plant daffodil bulbs as a living memorial to September 11. When I learned that six years ago…that daffodils had been planted in remembrance of those who perished during 9/11…I can no longer look at a daffodil without thinking of all of the lives lost…a touching memorial that will continue to remind us year after year…
Sharing some images for my impressionist photography class…taken while enjoying an early morning walk in Central Park and looking at thousands of daffodils!
We’re not bursting with bloom…yet…but we’re getting there!
Oh, so pretty! I’m wondering if daffodils are the same as what we call buttercups and I’m so happy to know the connection of these perfect little flowers in your city with 911 … but I sure wish there had never been a 911.
Thanks Susan! Daffodils and buttercups are different, but many people do think they’re the same! Regardless, they’re all beautiful, right? Hope you’re seeing some color by now!! xo
Incredible effects, love the pics.
I did not know about the daffodils and 911. Lovely rememberance.
It’s a learning process with this type of photography, for sure! Thank you Pat!
Very interesting details about the connection to the daffodils and 911. I didn’t know that so thanks for sharing. I agree with Pat’s comment about incredible effects with your photos. Very different and beautiful. XoXo
Thanks my dear! Always! xoxoxo
What a great way to “thumb” (think Barbra!) 9/11, Robin. I had not heard of that, so thanks for sharing. Tomorrow (Monday) Astrid and I will drive out to see the tulip fields…what Holland is known for, of course. I hope they’re up by now (they’re up here at De Lingeborg, where we live).
I bet you’re having so much fun with your impressionistic class. WOW. Please keep showing us your creativity!
Yes, and from what I’ve read…the first huge batch of bulbs came from where else…your country! Love that connection! Oh can’t wait to see images you capture from the tulip fields! I so want to see that one day! Yes, having fun with the class and experimenting a lot! THANK YOU!
Love your impressionistic photos! Do you do it all with camera movement? The bottom image looks like a Lensbaby photo; I’ve been learning about those lately and I love the effect.
Thank you! Yes, this is all camera movement. You made me think about the lensbaby though…I won one at a B&H giveaway a few years ago and really have never used it. I need to dig it out! I need to visit your site and check out your photos!!
I love this story and your amazing impressionist images…..God, you have a wonderful eye!
Thanks for sharing and shining so beautifully over here.
Always a treat for my eyes and soul.
-Jennifer
OH Jennifer…THANK YOU so much! I love when you visit!
I love the last picture!
Thank you and thank you so much for stopping in!
Oh I like these images….
Thank you Donna!
We had the same idea about the zoomlens and the flowers. I love the effect it gives. Yesterday we were at some tulip fields and it was incredible. Spring is everywhere we look.
Absolute fabulous pictures.
Love and hugs.
I can’t even imagine what a treat to see fields and fields of tulips! What a country you live in!! Thank you always!!
Yes, finally some reluctant daffodils are waking up! And you caught them so very well!
Thanks Elena!!
Ahhhhh, a great technique, très Robin!
Thanks! Always fun to learn something new!