Photographs and thoughts on photography and camera collecting
I’d now been walking for around three and a half hours. My feet hurt, and my legs and back were aching. I sat down for a rest (one of many by this point in the walk) on a wall by the side of the road. While sitting there I noticed my shadow.
And I still had to walk for another 30 minutes or so before I would arrive home…
Taken in early April 2023 with a Sony R1 and fixed Sony 24-120 f2.8-4.8
Walking along the Pocantico River Trail I came across this guy trudging along in front of me. He seemed to be struggling a bit. Maybe he’d been walking for some time and was feeling the effects? Later in my own walk I was get a better idea of what he was probably feeling.
I seem to recall hearing that the rocks alongside the trails are referred to around hear as “dragon’s teeth” for obvious reasons.
Taken in early April 2023 with a Sony R1 and fixed Sony 24-120 f2.8-4.8
It was a lovely day and many people had had the same as I did: to go for a walk. Here a family of four enjoys the gorgeous, sunny weather.
Taken in early April 2023 with a Sony R1 and fixed Sony 24-120 f2.8-4.8
Taken on one platform at Yonkers Metro North Station looking towards another. Although the man is prominent I liked the view of the Palisades in the background and the colony (yes that’s the right word – I looked it up) of gulls swirling around in the background.
Taken with a Fuji X-E3 and Fuji XC 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 OSS II
Yesterday I attended an interesting (for those who are interested in US Revolutionary War History, of course) presentation (actually more of a re-enactment) of The Trial of Major John André. It was organized by Revolutionary Westchester 250 as one of the many events and programs commemorating the American Revolution in Westchester County, in the run up to the 250 Anniversary in 2026. The two excellent performers were from “Drama From the Past, LLC. First Person Historical Performances”. The re-enactment was hosted by the Briarcliff Manor Public Library.
For those (particularly my friends in the UK) who may not be familiar with the story I’ll include this short quote from a recent article:
“It is September 29, 1780, the start of André’s trial. General George Washington has just learned the devastating news that American General Benedict Arnold has betrayed his Country and was about to surrender Fortress West Point to the British. Arnold’s accomplice, British Major John André, was captured in Tarrytown, by militiamen John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van Wart. André now faces a military tribunal at the Old Dutch Church in Tappan, NY. A Board of Officers has been appointed to decide whether or not he is an officer of the British Army or a spy. Having been captured behind enemy lines, out of uniform and carrying incriminating documents, André is faced with a monumental task of wriggling free from the grim fate that awaits.”
Great fun. I really enjoyed it.
Above: Gary Petagine plays Judge Advocate John Laurence, who prosecuted.
Below: Sean Grady (who portrays Major André). I was sorely tempted to ask him if I could try on his jacket.😀He did a great British accent too.
Taken with an iPhone SE II.