A Day at the Arboretum

Hey guys! It's been a while since the weekend but spring has finally sprung and I wanted to share some snapshots I got courtesy of the 80 degree weather (if only it could last). I visited a local arboretum with my dad on Saturday for a little while and the just-pre-sunset lighting was gorgeous. So were the gardens! Keep scrolling to see for yourself.

New York in Plant Form

Wow, I've been doing a lot of posts on myself lately. I guess I've actually been doing things.

Yesterday I went to the New York Botanical Garden to see their Holiday Train Show. It's an exhibition that showcases models famous buildings in NYC that are constructed entirely of plant materials. The detailing is so intricate and beautiful and there was so much to see. In addition to this, trains (hence the name) are placed around the entire exhibition, constantly weaving in and out of plants and around buildings. The backdrop of lush rainforest plants, holiday lights, and seasonal music added to the experience. 

We were welcomed by this nice lady on stilts.

Macy's

Observatory rotunda

Lady Liberty

A brighter shot of the rotunda

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Pretty palm leaves catching the light.

The New York Public Library

The Guggenheim Museum

The Washington Arch (Photo creds to my little brother)

Penn Station

The Manhattan Bridge

The William K. Vanderbilt Mansion

The Brooklyn Bridge and a few other landmarks

There goes a train...

The Hurst-Pierrepont Estate

The Trans World Airlines Flight Center

Oh, don't mind me (or perhaps, my attempt at) being artsy.

Japanese pagoda

The waterfall is so clear you can barely see it.

Lilac is the color of 2014.

Kodak moment.

Click here for the full slideshow; I didn't include all of my shots here.

So what do you guys think? Have you ever been to NYBG before? Comment below and email me at leatherandrouge@gmail.com.