Pear Blossoms and Quote

A quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson to end the month of March. Ornamental Pear tree branches in full bloom against a blue sky. With such horrific news in my area, the NYC metropolitan area and the spread of the Covid-19 virus across the country, it's hard to stay worry free. But critical to keep in mind and heart that thinking about what good we can look for in each new day is a much more positive way to face the day.

Hospital Comfort Ship in NYC

A view of the US Navy Hostpial ship Comfort as it passes the USS Intrepid Air and Space Museum to approach its new home. The ship will remain in NYC until no longer needed to help support the medical teams who are fighting the pandemic. It will serve as a hospital for those not infected with Covid-19 to make room in city hosptials for those critically ill with the virus. USNS Comfort, and sister ship Mercy, are the largest hospital ships in the world. The ship has 1,000 beds and 12 operating rooms.

USNS Comfort Comes to NYC

A view of the US Navy Hospital ship Comfort as it cruises up the Hudson River past the mdtown Manhattan skyline towards its berth. The ship will stay until no longer needed to provide additional support, resources and hosptial space during the Coronoa firus pandemic.

Bringing Comfort to New York City

Mother Nature certainly created the mood for the US Navey Hospital ship Comfort to make its entry to the New York City west side. What a powerful tug of emotional war it was to watch the stately trip up the river with its escort of ships and Coast Guard and news media helicopters. Deep sadness to think of the thousands of ill and dying people in and around the city, the country and the world. But also hope and belief in recovery; hope that better and more testing and treatment, proper equipment and potective gear will soon be available And...intense gratitude for all of the people in the medical, maintenance and assciated professions that are showing such courage and cvommitment, working far more and longer hours than anyone should have to. God Bless and protect you!!! We can't see the end of this, we haven't seen the worst of it yet- only the beginning But this big white beacon of hope and caring and dedication will keep shining here in NYC to help see us through.

USNS Comfort Arrrives in NYC

Images of the US Navy Hospital ship Comfort as it arrives in New York City.

NUC Blue Hour Lights and Reflections

In the midst of so much sadness and ansiety as New York City tri-state areas and the ret of the country battle the Covid-19 virus,Mother Nature provided a big of wonderful visual relief, although a bitter sweet one. With traffic on the Hudson River almost non-existent and a very gentle tidal current, the last of sundown golden lights on the skyscrapers and deep blue twilight sky reflect in the water. A spectacle that almost made one forget that all that glitters on the outside can hide the devastation inside the city.

NYC Blue Hour Meets Sundown Gold

Twilight blues begin to take over the color palette of the New York City skyline as the last of the sundown gold clings to a few of the skyscrapers. With an amost still Hudson River, a rare thing, the building shapes and colors are reflected in the slightly rippled tidal waters.

New York City Sunset

A vertical format view of the towers of Hudson Yards in midtown Manhattan and the Hudson River at sundown. It's a rare thing to see such vivid colors reflected in the river. Tidal activity, amount of wind and boat traffic typically cause disruption in any potential reflections. On this late Friday afternoon, the breeze was still and due to the Covid-19 'shelter in place' the commuter ferries and other boat traffic at a minimum.

Trio of Purple Crocus Flowers

A close up portrait photograph of three purple/blue crocus flowers.with green leaves and dark shadowed background.

Blooming Ornamental Pear Tree

A vertical format view of the limbs and white blossoms of an ornamental pear tree framed against a blue sky.

My Imaginary Garden

A vibrant, colorful mixed media creation combining an abstract photograph and digital flowers. Fun floral art in yellow, red, pink, blue, purple and green. Some digital whimsy while being shut in due to corona virus.

Viral Color Abstract

A bold, colorful abstract art piece created to combat 'shelter in place" absnce of outdoor photography.

NYC Cusp of Twiight

A view of a section of the west side of lower Manhattan and the Hudson River during the last light of sundown. Twilight shadows and blues contrast with the golden light on the twin towers of the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle. A ferry boat heads to NYC, passing by the Intrepid Air and Space Museum toward the ferry terminal.

Sweet Pink Magnolia Blossoms

Partially open pink and white saucer magnolia blossoms framed against a muted bacvkground with blue sky and soft focus tree branches and blossoms. Beautifull sweet and delicate flowers to signal the beginning of the Spring bloom season in the Northeast USA.

NYC Shadows and Light at Sundown

A view of the west side of midtown Manhattan and the Hudson River at sundown as a patch of heavy clouds casts shadows over the upper section of the skyline and the sunlight from the West paints the lower section in golds and pumpkin colors.

Pink Magnolia Branches and Blue Sky

The first blossoms of a pink saucer magnolia tree opening up on a warm, sunshine day framed against a clear blue sky.

Pink Saucer Magnolia Flower

A pink saucer magnola bud as it begins to open. Saucer Magnolia is a hybrid plant in the genus Magnolia and family A Magnoliaceae.

Pink Magnolia and Blue Sky

Pink Saucer Magnolia buds opening up and seemingly reaching for the sky with its light and warm sun.

Manhattan Moody Blues

Towers of the New York Skyline in midtown on a hazy day with blue hues high in the sky reflected in the buildings.

NYC Blue Haze

The midtown Manhattan towers of Hudson Yards and the Empire State Building in blue hues against a white sky. Haze in the air muted blue skies high above and toned the buildings in a range of blues.

Rockin It Abstract

An abstract nature image of a section of a large rock - colors include beige, gray, white, mustard, green, blue and brown.

St Patrick's Day Greeting

St Patrick's Day Greeting Card

Sunrise above the Clouds NYC

A white sun finally showing its face as it rises above New York City and breaks through cloud cover

Rainbow Hued Sunrise Skies NYC

A sunrise sky with layers of varied hues of blue, orange, pink and yellow over the partially silhouetted New York Dkyline.

NYC Blue Hour Night Lights

The midtown Manhattan Skyline wtth twilight blues in the sky and Hudson River as the night lights of the city begin to appear.

Full Worm Moonrise NYC

What a sight to see!! The full March 'Worm' moon rising behind the skyscrapers of New York City coiciding with the last sundown golden light and the beginning of the blue twilight hour.

March Full Moon and NYC

The full March Worm moon rising over the skyscrapers of NYC - here behind a tower under construction that will be one of the highest and most exclusive residencial towers in Manhattan.

New York Hudson Yards at Sundown

A view of the gorgoeus layers and variations in colors that the setting sun reflected and painted on the towers of the Hudon Yards neighborhood of New York City.

NYC Full Moon Preview

A faint view of the almost full March moon as it rises above Manhattan during the sundown hour.

NYC Sunrise Storm Cloud Drama

An eerie looking sunrise view of New York City as a large black cloud drifts across the sky over the skyscrapers, creating deep shadows on the buildings and Hudson River as it passes. The rising sun valiently attemps to find a clearing in the horizon cloud cover to shine shine through.

NYC Golden Sky Towers

A view of the Hudson River and a cluster of skyscrapers of midtown Manhattan during the sundown golden hour. The two ultra high towers are examples of the newest high rise, luxury, residential buildings under construction in the city. On the right is 53W53, being built over the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). To the left is One 57 which will soar over the southen part of Central Park.

Manhattan-Hudson River Sundown View

Blue skies with a hint of gold are reflected in the Hudson River currents as the skyscrapers of New York City as painted in warm gold, bronze, and yellow hues as the sundown golden hour begis.

Two Hot Pink Roses

Two richly deep pink roses against a white background.

Pink Rose Bouquet

A bouquet of pink rosebuds with a pink and white background.