Photograph of an old stone courtyard. In the center of the courtyard, a medium‑sized tree with a broad, rounded canopy stands in a circular bed edged with a low woven or wooden border. The grass around the tree fills most of the lower half of the image and looks slightly patchy with different shades of green and yellow. The surrounding building is made of light gray and beige stone with Gothic or medieval-style architecture, including pointed gables, tall chimneys, and decorative stonework. Several multi‑paned windows are visible; one window on the left side glows with warm yellow light, while the others appear unlit. The sky above is overcast, giving the scene a muted, cool tone. Image description provided with Be My Eyes.

A famed “Flower of Kent” apple tree outside the entrance to Trinity College in Cambridge. This tree was grafted from the original apple tree at Newton’s childhood home.

Todd A Carpenter

Todd A Carpenter

Todd Carpenter is Executive Director of the National Information Standards Organization (NISO). He additionally serves in a number of leadership roles of a variety of organizations, including as Chair of the ISO Technical Subcommittee on Identification & Description (ISO TC46/SC9), founding partner of the Coalition for Seamless Access, Past President of FORCE11, Treasurer of the Book Industry Study Group (BISG), and a Director of the Foundation of the Baltimore County Public Library. He also previously served as Treasurer of SSP.

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