New York City & The Colors of Spring

Let's not downplay it, Spring took a while to show her face in New York City. We had snow well into March and early April, but like anything that is worth the wait, Spring made its appearance in full swing! 

I spent the past 3 weeks documenting the different Cherry Blossoms, Tulips, Magnolias, Callery Pears, Crabapples, Eastern Redbuds, all blooming around this dear concrete jungle of ours.

From the first white blossoms of the Weeping Cherry Trees to the deep hues of pink & violet of the Kanzan Japanese Cherry Trees to the yellow Magnolia flowers and more; as always Spring knows how to leave you speechless. 

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Cherry Blossom in Washington Square Park with the ONE Tower in the background

I tried to cover different areas from the obvious Central Park, Madison Square Garden and Roosevelt Island to some hidden gems around Long Island City, Liberty Island and downtown FiDi. 

We always think New York is so "compacted" but anywhere we look there is always a young and thriving tree reaching high in the Sky. From the big city parks to the community gardens, we have plenty of outdoors space we can enjoy.  

Here below are some of my favorite Snaps I've taken so far, and some of my favorite (sometimes coveted) spots. 

Put you sunglasses on, get your phone, and get out -- New York in its most spectacular setting is awaiting you! 

Gantry Plaza State Park

The View from Long Island City (Gantry Plaza State Park) is unmatchable this year!

Central Park - West 92nd Street

White Crabapple Trees in full Bloom. The blossoms are so “dense” that look just like cotton bulbs!

Cleopatra's Needle

The Cleopatra Needle dating back to 1350 BC crowned by gorgeous Magnolia Flowers.

Liberty Island

The Statue of Liberty surrounded by Cherry Blossoms.

Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill in Central Park on a foggy rainy morning.

The ONE Tower

The ONE WTC with the colorful Cherry Trees seen from Rector Street.

Upper West Side

The Iconic Eldorado Building one of the 4 twin-towered luxury co-op along Central Park West as seen from the Park through a “conglomerate” of deep-pink Cherry Blossoms.

Union Square Park

Magnolia Trees and Farmer’s Market in Union Square.

The Bow Bridge

One of 36 Bridges in Central Park — The most famous one surrounded by Cherry Trees.

Grand Central Terminal

Colorful Tulips are everywhere in the city — A tradition that we inherited from the Dutch; Tulips became a popular Spring Flower thanks to their sturdy & weather-resistant bulbs that allows them to survive even freezing temperatures.

Queensboro Bridge

Queensbooro Bridge and the Tramway captured from Roosevelt Island.

American Copper Building

The new residential complex on the East Side — The American Copper Building seen from LIC surrounded by light-pink Cherry Blossoms.

Grace Church

One of the most lovely Churches of New York is famous for its colorful Magnolia Flowers all around its garden.

The Survivor Tree

The Survivor Tree at the 9/11 Memorial was the first tree to bloom this Spring.

Roosevelt Island

The View along the Riverfront on Roosevelt Island with the Iconic UN Building and the Japanese Cherry Trees.

Central Park West

The Eldorado and the Cherry Trees.

Jackie'O Reservoir

One of the first Cherry Trees to bloom this Spring along the Reservoir.

Long Island City

Cherry Trees overlooking the Empire State Building.

The Brooklyn Promenade

The iconic scenic Promenade is full of tulips and blooming trees.

New York Cherry Blossom

My favorite Snap of the Spring — This one was capture at the end of April from Gantry Plaza State Park — #UNMATCHABLE.