J. Philip's New York Photo Blog

White Plains NY

J. Philip Faranda — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:05:35 +0000

The view of Downtown White Plains from my secret perch in Greenburgh.

Ossining Indian Village -Christmas Candles

J. Philip Faranda — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:04:44 +0000

They do it in my neighborhood every Christmas Eve, and it is stunning.

More commentary here.

Letter to Santa

J. Philip Faranda — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:22:20 +0000

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

Morning Snow

J. Philip Faranda — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:41:33 +0000

The wonder of it all.

Morning Snow

Manhattan, From Astoria

J. Philip Faranda — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:12:50 +0000

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

Hudson River Croton on Hudson, NY

J. Philip Faranda — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:37:15 +0000

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

Downtown Ossining

J. Philip Faranda — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:51:23 +0000

Commentary here.

Downtown Ossining

Ossining National Bank

Flushing, NY

J. Philip Faranda — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:33:54 +0000

This is a view of main Street in Flushing, New York in the great borough of Queens.

Main Street Flushing New York

Bulldog, Manhattan

J. Philip Faranda — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:31:36 +0000

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

Ossining: Mundet Mansion

J. Philip Faranda — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:01:26 +0000

This building is now a 10-family apartment house. I grew up across the street.

Mundet Mansion

Mundet Mansion-side view