December 31, 2009 by J. Philip Faranda
The view of Downtown White Plains from my secret perch in Greenburgh.



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December 25, 2009 by J. Philip Faranda
They do it in my neighborhood every Christmas Eve, and it is stunning.




More commentary here.
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December 24, 2009 by J. Philip Faranda
My wife reminded me that we weren’t too late because Santa has a fax.

Writing Santa Claus- Luke is in the Spirit

Deep concentration
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December 20, 2009 by J. Philip Faranda
The wonder of it all.

Morning Snow
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December 19, 2009 by J. Philip Faranda
Whilst looking for a place to copy keys for a new listing, I found this view and had to snap a few photos. It was gray and overcast, I can only imagine the beauty at night or on a sunny day.

View of Manhattan from Astoria, Queens

Self Portrait
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December 16, 2009 by J. Philip Faranda
Although the condition were less than ideal, you can’t deny the beauty of the Hudson from Grand Street in Croton on Hudson. We take this beauty for granted.

Hudson River from Grand Street, Croton
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December 14, 2009 by J. Philip Faranda
This is a view of main Street in Flushing, New York in the great borough of Queens.

Main Street Flushing New York
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December 4, 2009 by J. Philip Faranda
This was taken outside the Sheffield condominium. I forget this pretty girl’s name, but she made an impression. I always laugh when I recall how a client characterized the bulldog breed as a “genetic cul-de-sac.”

English Bulldog seen in Manhattan

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November 19, 2009 by J. Philip Faranda
This building is now a 10-family apartment house. I grew up across the street.

Mundet Mansion

Mundet Mansion-side view
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