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Photographer's Farewell: NYC's 120 Great Trees Unveiled

8/30/2025

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A project showcases New York City's 120 Great Trees, highlighting 25 selected specimens.
Photographer Alex Kent documented over 8,000 images during a three-and-a-half-month citywide journey.
The weeping beech at Cypress Hills Cemetery is noted for its emotional significance.
Kent considers the project a farewell to New York, emphasizing its diverse tree species.

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Story summary

A project showcases New York City's 120 Great Trees, highlighting 25 selected specimens.
Photographer Alex Kent documented over 8,000 images during a three-and-a-half-month citywide journey.
The weeping beech at Cypress Hills Cemetery is noted for its emotional significance.
Kent considers the project a farewell to New York, emphasizing its diverse tree species.