Month: December 2025

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

Sherry Felix3 Comments

The Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge – Wikipedia spans New York Harbor between Brooklyn and Staten Island.

View of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from below, showcasing its large structure supported by cables, with a bare tree and grass in the foreground.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from Coney Island Creek 12/4/2025
View of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge spanning New York Harbor, with a cloudy sky and water below.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from Coney Island Creek 12/4/2025
A view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge spanning New York Harbor, with rocky shoreline and sparse trees in the foreground.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from Coney Island Creek 12/4/2025
A panoramic view of the Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge spanning New York Harbor, with sandy shorelines and grass in the foreground.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from Coney Island Creek 12/4/2025

Yellow Submarine

Sherry Felix3 Comments

I was surprised to hear that the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine (song) – Wikipedia was in Coney Island Creek, in the New York Harbor. Initially we drove out there to see the area and wildlife. I saw the Yellow Submarine on Google map and had to check it out. It is an old wreck that has nothing to do with the Beatles. It does have an interesting story. It was originally named Quester. Please read about the inventor and how it got there: Quester I – Wikipedia

Wreck of an old submarine, partially submerged in water, surrounded by trees and wildlife in Coney Island Creek.
Yellow Submarine in C oney Island Creek 12/4/2025
A sunken boat wreck, named Quester, partially submerged in Coney Island Creek with trees in the background and a colorful sky.
Yellow Submarine in C oney Island Creek 12/4/2025
A scenic view of Coney Island Creek with a sunset sky and a distant old wrecked boat, surrounded by greenery and residential buildings.
Yellow Submarine in C oney Island Creek 12/4/2025

Two Tree Parts in Greenbrook

Sherry Felix7 Comments

To bring out the seed pods I darkened the background. I used the same process on the tree root with some color enhancements.

A close-up of a brown flower resting on a bed of autumn leaves, accompanied by two acorns.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), Greenbrook 11/15/2025
A close-up view of a tree trunk with gnarled roots and surrounding rocks, amidst fallen leaves on the forest floor.
Greenbrook 11/15/2025

Landscapes at Greenbrook

Sherry Felix6 Comments

Greenbrook is a lovely little private nature sanctuary. It is a pity that the little wooden bench at the base if the tree has collapsed. I would love some places to sit and rest.

A tranquil nature sanctuary with moss-covered ground, trees, and a crumbling wooden bench surrounded by autumn foliage.
Greenbrook 11/15/2025
A serene view of a nature sanctuary with autumn foliage, reflecting trees by a calm lake. A prominent fallen branch and grasses are in the foreground.
Greenbrook 11/15/2025

Rocks at Greenbrook

Sherry Felix4 Comments

The igneous rocks at Greenbrook are part of the Palisades Sill – Wikipedia. The rocks are mostly diabase. Research on the origins of the intrusion(s) is ongoing.

Boulders and rocks covered in moss, surrounded by fallen leaves and trees in a forest at Greenbrook.
Greenbrook 11/15/2025
Rock formations at Greenbrook showcasing diabase from the Palisades, surrounded by autumn foliage and moss-covered ground.
Greenbrook 11/15/2025