Category Archives: Weekly View

View 204: Highland Forest Open House

Onondaga Country Parks held an open house at Highland Forest in Fabius, New York for people to preview all the winter activities they can enjoy in the park last weekend.  The day was sunny and breezy which made it hard … Continue reading

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View 203: Look into My Crystal Ball

A crystal ball is believed by some people to aid in the performance of clairvoyance like witches and wizards.  I was introduced to how to use them photographically by Auburn Photography Club member Don. Here are some tips for using a crystal ball … Continue reading

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View 202: Cornell Chimes

In 1868, a set of nine chimes was donated to Cornell University by Jennie McGraw.  She later married university librarian, Willard Fiske, who had traveled to Europe with her in order to woo her. I doubt Miss McGraw’s recent inheritance of … Continue reading

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View 201: Beebe Lake at Cornell University

Beebe Lake on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York, was created back in 1828 to harness the hydro-power of Fall Creek. In 1898, the dam was raised another ten feet to bring the lake to the size it … Continue reading

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View 200: Celebrating at Disney

Celebrate with me as I post my 200th weekly view.  Appropriate enough, it is a scene from Walt Disney World. For special park parties and some special events, they produce a special version of Wishes with perimeter fireworks which surround … Continue reading

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