Between the snowfalls: In New York City for “MJ”

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We’ve recently had a couple of 5″ plus snow falls. I had some visitors over Christmas and in between the two snow falls (actually the day of the second) we went into New York City to see “MJ The Musical“. In case you’re not familiar with it the “MJ” refers to Michael Jackson. It was very good (especially the Tony winning choreography) and we had a great time. We walked back to Grand Central and on the way, I took pictures of Radio City Music Hall and the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.

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Even though my friend would be driving, I don’t like being out on the roads when it’s snowing, so I rushed everyone to try to make it back home before the snow started. We failed and when we got back to the Ossining train station around 2-3 inches had already fallen.

Unfortunately, my friend had a craving for Thai food and the closest Thai restaurant to the train station/home was in Croton-on-Hudson: D Thai Kitchen (recently moved from Thornwood). In normal conditions it’s about 10 minutes’ drive away. Of course, these were not normal conditions, and it took much longer. However, we got home safely eventually.

How was the food? My friend seemed to like it. It appears that one of the reasons she wanted Thai was because there aren’t any Thai restaurants near where she lives. I love Thai food, and I’ve been to Thailand several times and perhaps I’m a bit more demanding. To me it was OK, but nothing special.

Taken with a Sony RX100 VII

A Tale of Two Simons

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I’d like to recommend a couple of wonderful photographers who have great YouTube Channels. They’re both nature photographers, but each with his own take on the genre.

The first is Simon Booth (Above). Although he does take wider nature views, he seems to be fond of more intimate landscapes: fungi, leaves, mosses, lichens, grasses and the like. Although I’ve taken such pictures occasionally in the past, Mr. Booth had inspired me to do more.

The second is Simon Baxter (Below). He specializes in woodland photography. I also do my share of woodland photography, and I find it very difficult! Woodlands are very “busy” and it’s hard to find an uncluttered background. How does Mr. Baxter do it? I suspect is a combination of a good eye combined with lots of patience and persistence, qualities that, unfortunately, I lack. Anyway, Kudos to him. I love his photographs. I doubt that you will find better examples of woodland photography on YouTube. Another reason to watch his channel is his dog, Meg. The title of his channel is “Simon Baxter and Meg” and she’s popular with his viewers (including me). He generally takes her with him on his photo walks. You can see her running around in the background having a great time. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a happier looking dog.

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Some of my favorite pictures of 2025 – Color

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Near Times Square, New York City. January 2.

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Doves on a tree in my garden. Briarcliff Manor, NY. August 28.

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Men at Work. Cortlandt, NY. May 12.

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Looking through the window of the Old Dutch Church. Sleepy Hollow, NY. August 22.

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Adoring gaze. Times Square, New York City. January 4.

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Damsel Fly in Law Park. Briarcliff Manor, NY. August 8.

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Red Room. Cold Spring NY. February 4.

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View towards Croton Point. Ossining, NY. November 3.

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Intimate Nature Photography. Briarcliff Manor, NY. November 8.

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Sunset, Tappan Zee Bridge and Manhattan Silhouette. Tarrytown, NY. November 24.

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Still Life. Ossining, NY. December 13.

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Spotted Lantern Fly Nymph. Briarcliff Manor, NY. July 12.

Some of my favorite pictures of 2025 – Black and White

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Light patterns on a Metro North Train. February 18.

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Statues in the UN Compound. New York City. March 12.

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All that remains of Rockwood Hall. Sleepy Hollow, NY. July 6.

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My neighbors wooden building. Briarcliff Manor, NY. February 23.

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Bar in New York City. February 18.

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River Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY. July 7.

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Macro Shot, Briarcliff Manor, NY. September 1.

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Runners at Rockwood Hall. Sleepy Hollow, NY. July 6.

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Moonshot. Briarcliff Manor, NY. March 9.

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Birds over Ossining station. Ossining, NY. February 24.

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Under the Tappan Zee Bridge. Tarrytown, NY. February 18.

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Dock on the East River. New York City. August 11.