FALL IN NEW YORK CITY

Welcome to the autumnal beauty of Central Park – NYC’s centerpiece – in all its glory. (Other venues to follow)

Welcome to the autumnal beauty of Central Park – NYC’s centerpiece – in all its glory. (Other venues to follow)

These colorful snaps of the Park in November (including a glimpse of Park roadway at the lower right) were taken from the terrace of a high floor apartment in a low-70s Fifth Avenue apartment building.

These colorful snaps of the Park in November (including a glimpse of Park roadway at the lower right) were taken from the terrace of a high floor apartment in a low-70s Fifth Avenue apartment building.

From the same terrace that day I was also able to contrast November’s usual scourge upon tree leaves with the apparent abundance in Central Park.

From the same terrace that day I was also able to contrast November’s usual scourge upon tree leaves with the apparent abundance in Central Park.

The terrace also provided views of roof gardens in several adjacent low-rise apartment buildings and townhouses.

The terrace also provided views of roof gardens in several adjacent low-rise apartment buildings and townhouses.

Back to Central Park, now sweetly posing for photographers in the Park’s southeast corner, with a backdrop of major edifices – featuring not only those new slim high-rises but also the storied Plaza Hotel (middle right).

Back to Central Park, now sweetly posing for photographers in the Park’s southeast corner, with a backdrop of major edifices – featuring not only those new slim high-rises but also the storied Plaza Hotel (middle right).

In that same Park corner we see children at play, a relaxed seating area, and both wide angle and telephoto views of the scenic old bridge that adorns what’s known as the Pond.

In that same Park corner we see children at play, a relaxed seating area, and both wide angle and telephoto views of the scenic old bridge that adorns what’s known as the Pond.

Here’s my definitive in-between view of the same venerable bridge, complete with its tasty Pond reflection.

Here’s my definitive in-between view of the same venerable bridge, complete with its tasty Pond reflection.

Here the Pond also shows off its reflective qualities for both man-made structures and significant foliage.

Here the Pond also shows off its reflective qualities for both man-made structures and significant foliage.

Now we head up to an area just inside the Park entrance at 72nd Street and Central Park West, which contains Strawberry Fields and its evocative memorial to John Lennon (who was shot and killed in front of the nearby Dakota). Also included is an outd

Now we head up to an area just inside the Park entrance at 72nd Street and Central Park West, which contains Strawberry Fields and its evocative memorial to John Lennon (who was shot and killed in front of the nearby Dakota). Also included is an outdoor souvenir shop on the premises; and I’ve imported Eleanor Roosevelt from 72nd Street and Riverside Drive.

These photos, which were taken around the 72nd Street/CPW entrance to the Park, feature “my bench” – the plaque graciously contributed by my good friends, Fred and Claudine Bacher, and their family on my 70th birthday.

These photos, which were taken around the 72nd Street/CPW entrance to the Park, feature “my bench” – the plaque graciously contributed by my good friends, Fred and Claudine Bacher, and their family on my 70th birthday.

Here are views of the area near my bench. The picturesque building (at lower right) is the landmark Dakota.

Here are views of the area near my bench. The picturesque building (at lower right) is the landmark Dakota.

Moving uptown now, we pause at the Conservatory Garden, one of the most scenic of the Park’s many treasures – at its peak in the Spring, yet still offering special treats in the Fall.

Moving uptown now, we pause at the Conservatory Garden, one of the most scenic of the Park’s many treasures – at its peak in the Spring, yet still offering special treats in the Fall.

This area of the Garden features the Three Dancing Maidens, whose performance has attracted the eye of at least one interested onlooker.

This area of the Garden features the Three Dancing Maidens, whose performance has attracted the eye of at least one interested onlooker.

Adjacent to the Garden, just below the Park’s northern boundary, is the Harlem Meer, anchored by the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center.

Adjacent to the Garden, just below the Park’s northern boundary, is the Harlem Meer, anchored by the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center.

Some more shots in and around Harlem Meer.

Some more shots in and around Harlem Meer.

I took these with a telephoto lens from across the Meer.

I took these with a telephoto lens from across the Meer.

I can’t get enough of this area.

I can’t get enough of this area.

And check out the wildlife inhabiting the Meer.

And check out the wildlife inhabiting the Meer.

Further west is an area (entered from CPW at 100th Street) that encompasses what’s known as the Pool – an area so woodsy and rustic that it’s hard to believe you’re still in New York City.

Further west is an area (entered from CPW at 100th Street) that encompasses what’s known as the Pool – an area so woodsy and rustic that it’s hard to believe you’re still in New York City.

It features weeping willows, waterfowl and such.

It features weeping willows, waterfowl and such.

And more waterfowl.

And more waterfowl.

Here’s my favorite shot of the Pool. And that concludes the Central Park coverage.

Here’s my favorite shot of the Pool. And that concludes the Central Park coverage.

Now we circle back down to the Rockefeller Center area. The artwork and flags are there, as is the golden statue of Poseidon – but there’s no ice skating rink or summer dining tables. I think they were getting the area ready for December’s tree-ligh

Now we circle back down to the Rockefeller Center area. The artwork and flags are there, as is the golden statue of Poseidon – but there’s no ice skating rink or summer dining tables. I think they were getting the area ready for December’s tree-lighting ceremony.

Here are some nymphs and nymphets in the wide aisle leading over to Fifth Avenue.

Here are some nymphs and nymphets in the wide aisle leading over to Fifth Avenue.

The sights of Fifth Avenue – St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the statue of Atlas, Saks Fifth Avenue, and a tree that’s about to lose its leaves to the November chill.

The sights of Fifth Avenue – St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the statue of Atlas, Saks Fifth Avenue, and a tree that’s about to lose its leaves to the November chill.

Westward to Columbus Circle to check out the magnification of Christopher’s statue as the camera lens gradually brings him closer. The horse-and-buggies are waiting at the southeast corner of the Park; the handsome terrace is just off CPW a few block

Westward to Columbus Circle to check out the magnification of Christopher’s statue as the camera lens gradually brings him closer. The horse-and-buggies are waiting at the southeast corner of the Park; the handsome terrace is just off CPW a few blocks north of Columbus Circle.

This statuary can be found at the southwest corner of the Park. The pigeons may have emigrated from elsewhere but evidently prefer this perch.

This statuary can be found at the southwest corner of the Park. The pigeons may have emigrated from elsewhere but evidently prefer this perch.

We now head up Riverside Drive to the 82nd Street Soldiers and Sailors Monument commemorating the Civil War, with just a few hardy leaves still adorning the nearby trees.

We now head up Riverside Drive to the 82nd Street Soldiers and Sailors Monument commemorating the Civil War, with just a few hardy leaves still adorning the nearby trees.

Here’s another view of that monument, a bench to sit on near a cannon, and one adventurous youth checking out the 19th century ammunition.

Here’s another view of that monument, a bench to sit on near a cannon, and one adventurous youth checking out the 19th century ammunition.

Further up the West Side is Grant’s Tomb, complete with an artistic effort and a view of nearby Riverside Church.

Further up the West Side is Grant’s Tomb, complete with an artistic effort and a view of nearby Riverside Church.

This attractive autumnal foliage can be found in the park behind the Tomb.

This attractive autumnal foliage can be found in the park behind the Tomb.

Heading north now past views of the Hudson River, with the George Washington Bridge in the background.

Heading north now past views of the Hudson River, with the George Washington Bridge in the background.

Here’s the bridge up close, as seen from the surrounding streets.

Here’s the bridge up close, as seen from the surrounding streets.

Even further north is this archway to the entrance of Fort Tryon Park.

Even further north is this archway to the entrance of Fort Tryon Park.

If you gaze across the Hudson north of the G.W. Bridge, you see a notable structure atop the Palisades. It’s St. Michael’s Villa, home to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.

If you gaze across the Hudson north of the G.W. Bridge, you see a notable structure atop the Palisades. It’s St. Michael’s Villa, home to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.

Finally, just a bit further north is the Cloisters, a worthy division of the Met specializing in medieval art and artifacts.

Finally, just a bit further north is the Cloisters, a worthy division of the Met specializing in medieval art and artifacts.

These buildings are part of the Cloisters complex.

These buildings are part of the Cloisters complex.

We’ll conclude our Fall in NYC portfolio with this striking view of the main concourse adjoining the Cloisters.... WINTER COMING UP NEXT YEAR!

We’ll conclude our Fall in NYC portfolio with this striking view of the main concourse adjoining the Cloisters.... WINTER COMING UP NEXT YEAR!

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