Stone Arch in the Ramble of Central Park
by James Aiken
Title
Stone Arch in the Ramble of Central Park
Artist
James Aiken
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The stone arch within The Ramble of New York City's Central Park frames a lamp post that belies the urban location of the scene.
Described by Frederick Law Olmsted as a "wild garden", the Ramble's maze of trails amidst its abundant flora and fauna contrasts spectacularly with the formality of nearby attractions, such as the Bethesda Terrace. The Ramble is often noted for its bird watching opportunities, where birdwatchers can catch a glimpse of some of the approximately 230 species found in the woods. (Information obtained from centralpark.com)
Central Park, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, is an urban park in New York City's borough of Manhattan. The park initially opened in 1857 on 778 acres of city-owned land. In 1858, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux won a design competition to improve and expand the park with a plan to the current 843 acres, which they entitled the Greensward Plan. Construction commenced that same year, continued through the American Civil War, and concluded in 1873. Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States. (Information obtained from Wikipedia)
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April 29th, 2014
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Comments (38)
HH Photography of Florida
Beautiful color, textures and light. Nice composition and leading lines. Well seen and captured, James.
Jon Woodhams
Such an evocative image--the tantalizing comobination of a path and arch invite exploration. Great composition, colors, and textures. L/F/shared.
Steven Reed
Wonderful composition, using the path as your leading line, the arch provides the mystery of what's around the corner? Really like the lamp post, and beautiful color!
Barbara Chichester
CONGRATULATIONS your outstanding artwork is FEATURED in the highly viewed Art Group: MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's excellence!