NYC Late November Sundown

Sundown colors and the New York Skyline as the warm sundown colors give way to twilight blues on a hazy evening at the end of November. There hasn't been much in the way of colorful sunrises or sundowns with all of the cloudy weather we've been having so thought I would post this one even though it was rather hazy.

Fall Foliage Branch Brook Park NJ

Ornamental cherry trees in peak autumn color at Branch Brook Park in Newark New Jersey.

Sacred Heart Cathedral and Autumn Leaves

The twin French Gothic Revival towers of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart seen through a framework of richly hued autumn leaves of ornamental cherry trees. The Cathedral, which is is the fifth-largest cathedral in North America, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. Normally I go to this park in the Spring during the cherry blossom display and had never thought to go in autumn until this year. What an amazing sight it was to see the fall color of the ornamental cherry trees.

Autumn Leaves and Cathedral Newark NJ

A scene full of beautiful autumn foliage color at Branch Brook Park, Newark New Jersey, with the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in the background.

Thanksgiving Sunrise NYC

A view of the sunrise over the New York Skyline on Thanksgiving morning with the tall towers of Hudson Yards dominating the Cityscape..

Fall Foliage and the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

A view of the autumn foliage colors at Branch Brook Park in Newark New Jersey and a section of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart with its copper spire.

Autumn Glory at Paterson Great Falls

A wide view of the waterfall at Great Falls National Park in Paterson New Jersey , aka Paterson Great Falls, surrounded by a gorgeous array of fall foliage colors topped by a blue sky with huge puffy clouds.

Autumn Riches at Paterson Great Falls NJ

A vertical format landscape scene of rich, deep beautiful late autumn foliage color at Paterson Great Falls National Park in New Jersey. Swirling waters as they flow from the waterfall continue the journey along the Passaic River and a blue sky beginning to fill with storm clouds complete the scene.

Woodland Tapestry of Autumn Colors

A pallete of autumn colors in orange, yellow, greens and more in a New Jersey woodland tapestry created by Mother Nature's glorious fall season display.

Autumn Path New Jersey Palisades

A pathway along the New Jersey side of the Hudson River with a view of the autumn foliage colors on the New Jersey Palisades highlighted by a bright late afternoon sun. A close up view along the edge of the water in the background will show cars in the parking lot and give a sense of the height of the Palisades.

November Moonrise NYC

A view of the almost full moon rising over the New York City west side skyline on a hazy afternoon just at the end of the golden sundown hour.

NY Tower of the GW Bridge in Autumn

A view of the New York side of the George Washington Bridge with autumn foliage as seen from a park along the Hudson River in New Jersey. Note the little red lighthouse at the base of the bridge tower. It was erected on Sandy Hook, New Jersey in 1880, fitted with a 1,000 pound fog signal and flashing red light to guide ships. It was dismantled in 1917, considered obsolete. In 1921, the U.S. Coast Guard reconstructed this lighthouse in it's current spot to improve navigational aids on the Hudson River. When years later it again became obsolete , the plan was to take it down. Public outcry was so strong that the lighthouse stayed in place and became quite famous due to a children's book published about it. Today it is park of the New York City park system and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Nathan Cooper Gristmill NJ

Another view of the Cooper Gristmill in Chester NJ. The historic Nathan Cooper Gristmill is located in Chester New Jersey along the Black River. It was built in 1826 and is one of a very few remaining restored water-powered mills in New Jersey. It is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The waters of the Black River are used to turn the steel water wheel to ground grains into flour. The Mill’s two sets of 2,000 pound millstones are capable of producing up to 800 pounds of flour per hour. Modern turbines were installed in the 1870s to replaced the mill’s two original wooden waterwheels. Today, the mill runs by an all-steel-Fitz Company waterwheel.

Historic Gristmill and Autumn Foliage

The historic Nathan Cooper Gristmill is located in Chester New Jersey along the Black River. It was built in 1826 and is one of a very few remaining restored water-powered mills in New Jersey. It is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The waters of the Black River are used to turn the steel water wheel to ground grains into flour. The Mill’s two sets of 2,000 pound millstones are capable of producing up to 800 pounds of flour per hour. Modern turbines were installed in the 1870s to replaced the mill’s two original wooden waterwheels. Today, the mill runs by an all-steel-Fitz Company waterwheel.

Fall Season on the Farm NJ

Earlier in the month I stopped back at this farm hoping to get a display of chrysanthemms in bloom in this shot. But they were gone, replaced by pansies , ornamental cabbage and pepper plants. and A New Jersey farm display with a gazebo and rows of plants for sale topped by a vivid blue sky. Photographed in Morris County New Jersey

Autumn Woodland Lake Reflections

Gorgeous autumn foliage, spotlighted by the sun, stands out in vivid orange, gold and yellow hues in this Fall season scene. . The colors are reflected in the slightly wind rippled lake waters at Hedden Park in Randolph Township, New Jersey

Autumn Reflections on Woodland Pond

A view of a pond surrounded by a wide array of trees in autumn dress with the beautiful fall colors reflectiond in the water. Photographed at a wooded park in Morris County New Jersey.

NJ Country Scene in Autumn

A scene along a country road in New jeresy showing the colorful array of fall color in the distant mountains.

Sun-kissed Red Mill and Raritan River

A wide view of the Red Mill of Clinton New Jersey with the waterfall and the waters of the South Branch of the Raritan River, all surrounded by autumn foliage and bathed in the warm hues of the sun.

USA Flag at GW Bridge

Happy Veteran's Day. Thank you to all those who have served. he very large American Flag that flies, blowing in the breeze, from the NJ tower of the George Washington Bridge. The flag is on display on major National Holidays. Measuring 60 by 90 feet, the flag is the world's largest free flying Flag.

Autumn Tranquility at the Red Mill

A lovely tranquil scene of the historic Red Mill Museum in Clinton New Jersey and the water of the South Branch of the Raritan River as seen at an area above the 200 foot waterfall in front of the mill. Each year , for Halloween, the Mill sponsors a Scare Fest and in this scene in early November, the sign is still displayed. The next event will be a Holiday Festival of Trees which begins late November. .

Lakeside Autumn Leaves

Another view from along the path by the lake where I could find a break in the trees. Lakeside trees and shrubs as they begin their transformation into the golds, yellows, oranges and deep burgundies of autumn. Photographed at Allamuchy Mounty State Park in Sussex County NJ.

Autumn Reflections in Gold,, Yellow and Green

A glimpse of the early autumn foliage colors in gold, yellow and green seen at a lake in Allamuchy Mountain State Park, New Jersey.

Canal Store and Reflection

A view of the historic Smith's General Store of Waterloo Village with the stone structure reflected in the waters of the Morris Canal.. The village Blacksmith Shop is in the distance . I posted a similar photo in the Spring with the tree on the left covered in cherry blossoms.

General Store and Post Office Waterloo Village NJ

A vertical view of the stone building that served as general store and post office to the community of Waterloo Village NJ. The store was built in 1830 and a year later the Morris Canal opened with a section running along the banks where the store was located. Waterloo was the mid-point on the 107 mile canal journey between PA and Newark NJ and it became a favorite stopping point for the canal boat drivers to spend the night to refresh and to stock up on needed supplies. The ground level of the store offered shelves of household necessities while the top and basement levels were for storage. Large bags of grain from the gristmill and other items were dropped onto the canal boats via a pulley system from the top floor wnidow..

Canal Village Historic Church NJ

An autumn view of the historic Waterloo Village United Methodist Church which sits on a rise overlooking the Morris Canal. The Church was built in the 1780s. Originally a United Brethren Church, it became the United Methodist Church in 1968 when the Evangelical United Brethren church joined with the Methodists to form the United Methodist Church. This church as been serving it's congregation continuously since it was built.

Canal Blacksmith Shop at Waterloo

An autumn view of the historic stone blacksmith shop and waterfall flowing into the Morris Canal at Waterloo Village in Stanhope N.J. Some of the trees have yet to begin the transition to fall color while on others the golden leaves have already dropped to the ground leaving almost bare trees. The blacksmith shop is one of the original buildings of the village which originated as a iron forge working community in 1700s. One of my 'must do' places to visit each fall. Love walking around and feeling steeped in the quiet and peacefulness, imagining what it must have been like to live in such a way so many centuries ago.

Waterloo Stone Blacksmith Shop in Autumn

An autumn view of the historic stone blacksmith shop and waterfall flowing into the Morris Canal at Waterloo Village in Stanhope N.J. Some of the trees have yet to begin the transition to fall color while on others the golden leaves have already dropped to the ground leaving almost bare trees. The blacksmith shop is one of the original buildings of the village which originated as a iron forge working community in 1700s. One of my 'must do' places to visit each fall. Love walking around and feeling steeped in the quiet and peacefulness, imagining what it must have been like to live in such a way so many centuries ago.

First November Sunrise NYC

Looks like Mother Nature was still celebrating Halloween the morning after. A view of the sun rising between the towers of Hudson Yards on the first morning of November with vividly colorful orange, g old and yellow skies.

Autumn Bouquet

A close up view of a beautiful autumn hued gift bouquet filled with orange-red roses and yellow , gold and green mums.