oHo's favorite photos

Metropolitan Museum of Art - Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350 exhibit, New York, NY Virgin and Child by Palaiologan, circa 1260-70. Tempera on wood with metal and bejeweled revetment. Located in the Carmelite church of San Niccolò in Siena, Italy.

Mamaroneck, NY Note: This daylight photo taken in the early evening features the planet Venus (white dot on the right). Every once in a while, when Venus' elongation is the greatest (furthest distance from the sun) and the sky is clear and free of haze, Venus can be seen with the naked eye during daylight hours. This has been occurring for the last few days since 9-10 January 2025 and the phenomena will soon end. Thus this ordinary photo is actually extraordinary. Venus (top), Manor Park, Larchmont, NY - 14 January 2025 Venus (top left of center), Manor Park, Larchmont, NY - 14 January 2025 Airplane and Venus (right), Manor Park, Larchmont, NY - 14 January 2025 Venus (top left of center) in Super Bright Sky, Mamaroneck, NY - 15 January 2025

Harbor Island, Mamaroneck, NY AI-generated Image created by Craiyon®. “2025” and “Happy New Year” graphics from Freepik (free clipart). Sadly evil was too powerful. :( My deepest condolences go to all the innocent victims of today's cowardly attacks in NOLA and Las Vegas and to their friends and family.

Larchmont, NY Notes: Children's Book with story longing for a white Christmas. Dedicated to my grandson. Cell Phone screen shot - free clipart from freepik.com. Wishing everyone Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukkah and the best for 2025.

Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown, NY

Donald M. Kendall Gardens, Purchase, NY Note: Created from photographed sections of Hats Off created in 1969 by American Sculptor Alexander Calder (1898-1976).

Manor Park, Larchmont, NY

l.-r.: The Deer Park Spring tubed in 1876 (23 October 2024) and historic architecture on Broadway (22 October 2024), Saratoga Springs, NY Deer Park Spring Fountain , Saratoga Springs, NY (23 October 2024) Below: Congress Park Scenes , Saratoga Springs, NY (23 October 2024):

Note 1: Image created from photograph using a St. Joan of Arc book cover, globe image purchased from Shutterstock, souvenir Eiffel Tower I bought in Paris, and special effects from Smart Photo Editor. Note 2: I added a hyperlink where people can donate to the French Red Cross to support the victims of the 13 November 2015 terrorist attacks and show solidarité with the people of Paris in a note over Paris on the photo.