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Peonies at the New York Botanical Garden III

by hankinslawrenceimages | Aug 7, 2017 | Paeoniaceae Family

Without a doubt, one of the highlights of my May trip was seeing the peonies at the New York Botanical Garden! I had no idea that they had a peony collection at the NYBG, much less that the flowers would be in full bloom for my visit.

The peony collection is formally known as the Matelich Anniversary Peony Collection, which features more than 150 varieties of peonies. As early as 1916, peonies were on display at the NYBG. By the 1940’s there were many peonies planted near the conservatory. Eventually the peonies were moved to their current location along the Perennial Garden Way. It was most recently expanded in 2015 when it was doubled in size.

I’ll be sharing my peony photos from the NYBG in several posts last week and this week

Embracable Pink Peony © 2017 Patty Hankins

Pink Spritzer Peony © 2017 Patty Hankins

Raspberry Rumble Peony © 2017 Patty Hankins

Peonies at the New York Botanical Garden II

by hankinslawrenceimages | Aug 2, 2017 | Paeoniaceae Family

Without a doubt, one of the highlights of my May trip was seeing the peonies at the New York Botanical Garden! I had no idea that they had a peony collection at the NYBG, much less that the flowers would be in full bloom for my visit.

The peony collection is formally known as the Matelich Anniversary Peony Collection, which features more than 150 varieties of peonies. As early as 1916, peonies were on display at the NYBG. By the 1940’s there were many peonies planted near the conservatory. Eventually the peonies were moved to their current location along the Perennial Garden Way. It was most recently expanded in 2015 when it was doubled in size.

I’ll be sharing my peony photos from the NYBG in several posts this week and next week

Serene Pastel Peony © 2017 Patty Hankins

Xi's Face Powder Peony © 2017 Patty Hankins

Peonies at the New York Botanical Garden I

by hankinslawrenceimages | Jul 31, 2017 | Paeoniaceae Family

Without a doubt, one of the highlights of my May trip was seeing the peonies at the New York Botanical Garden! I had no idea that they had a peony collection at the NYBG, much less that the flowers would be in full bloom for my visit.

The peony collection is formally known as the Matelich Anniversary Peony Collection, which features more than 150 varieties of peonies. As early as 1916, peonies were on display at the NYBG. By the 1940’s there were many peonies planted near the conservatory. Eventually the peonies were moved to their current location along the Perennial Garden Way. It was most recently expanded in 2015 when it was doubled in size.

I’ll be sharing my peony photos from the NYBG in several posts over the next couple of weeks.

Photos From the Road: Gardens of Philadelphia and New York

by hankinslawrenceimages | May 26, 2017 | Flowers

I’m back from a wonderful week photographing gardens in four states – Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Most of the gardens I photographed were ones I visited during my Gardens of Philadelphia workshop. After the workshop ended, I took a day to visit the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. There is an amazing exhibit of some of Dale Chihuly’s glass sculptures at the the NYBG – so I just had to visit while I was in the area. I thought I’d share a few of my photos from the trip (and an exciting announcement) with you today.

Flowering Maple Tree Blossom at Longwood Gardens

Blossom of a Flowering Maple Tree © 2017 Patty Hankins

Leaves with Red Veins at Longwood Gardens

Leaves with Red Veins © 2017 Patty Hankins

Blue Jay Delphiniums at Longwood Gardens

Blue Jay Delphinium © 2017 Patty Hankins

Blue Flag Irises at Mt, Cuba Center

Pale Yellow Trillium at Mt. Cuba Center

Pale Yellow Trillium © 2017 Patty Hankins

Center of a Pink Peony at Chanticleer Garden

Center of a Pink Peony © 2017 Patty Hankins

In the Cutting Garden at Chanticleer Garden

In the Cutting Garden © 2017 Patty Hankins

Sea Double Iris at Presby Memorial Iris Garden

Pink Luau Peonies at the New York Botanical Garden

Abstract of Dale Chihuly’s Koda Study #1 at the New York Botanical Garden

Abstract of Dale Chihuly’s Koda Study #1 © 2017 Patty Hankins

And my big announcement is that I will be leading my Gardens of Philadelphia workshop again next year. The gardens were incredible – lots of wonderful flowers everywhere. Tentative dates are May 6-11, 2018. The workshop will be limited to 6 participants. If this workshop sounds like an adventure you’d like to join me for, drop me a note and I’ll make sure you’re among the first to hear when registration opens.

In the Studio: Peonies

by hankinslawrenceimages | Dec 7, 2016 | Flowers, In the Studio, Paeoniaceae Family

Earlier this year I bought some wonderful peonies at my local farmer’s market and brought them into my studio to photograph. I found myself absolutely fascinated by all the curves, shapes and shadows in the flowers and petals. I thought I’d share some of my favorite peony photos from that shoot with you today.