While Samuel Untermyer (1858–1940) amassed a fortune as a corporate attorney, he also cultivated a wealth of knowledge about horticulture and created nationally recognized gardens at his 150-acre Greystone estate in Yonkers, New York. Today, it is in need of assistance.
Read MoreSetting the Scene for Joan of Arc
What I noticed first about the equestrian monument to Joan of Arc on Manhattan’s West Side, as I approached from a pedestrian path in the small park named for the French patriot, is that she and her horse were not noticeable.
Read MoreSnowy Park's Peace Offering
The sight of snowflakes accumulating is an elbow in my side, nudging me to grab my cameras and head to Eisenhower Park.
Read MoreCentral Park Wears Autumn Well
Central Park always wears sandstone pedestrian bridges and arches. She sports wrought iron gates, fences and rails. Antique lampposts and ornamental wood benches line her winding paths, some laid with brick or cobblestone. Her most prevalent stone is granite bedrock, a gift from Manhattan Island.
Read MorePost-Storm Serenity at Eisenhower Park
After the blizzard, I trekked through Eisenhower Park with my Nikon D90 to capture the quiet I found there.
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Video: Veterans & September 11 Memorials
Do you have a particular place outdoors where you like to go to stroll/sit and think? In this video I explain why I favor Veterans Memorial and the September 11 Memorial in Eisenhower Park on Long Island when I want to contemplate life or simply to clear my mind.
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