Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujinon XF 18-55mm R OIS Lens – 1/280 @ f/7.1 – ISO 200
This is part of the backyard and mansion at Sands Point Preserve (the whole back yard is way to big to show it covers acres and goes all the way down the cliffs to The Long Island Sound). There is also a Castle on the grounds. This was once the home of Henry Clay Frick, better known as the chairman of J.P. Morgans newly formed company, US Steel. He moved from Pittsburg Pennsylvania to New York and needed a home so he bought this one. There are countless mansions on the “Gold Coast” of Long Island. This is now part of the Sands Point Nature Preserve.
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Beautiful structure and architecture. Although, this place has a somewhat sinister appearance! Perhaps I’ve watched too many horror films. Kind of reminiscent of an asylum!
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It does have a little bit of a sinister look to it Mike but then again all of these old mansions do. Have a great day Mike :)
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A man’s home is truly is his castle, or in this case it’s the other way around, one of them at least!
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Thank you Patti how true :) From the backyard you can see the Manhattan skyline, talk about a money view, LOL.
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Joe, the next time you are traipsing around my property do ring the door bell for a proper greeting.
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Oh that was your property Mike ? Sorry about peeing in the flower beds, LOL. Thanks Mike and enjoy your Sunday :)
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I now have purchased a rottweiler. Pee again and go home 4 inches lighter.
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You are being generous but understood homey :) I have a tattoo on it that says TiNY, when I get excited it says Ticonderoga, NY :)
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old material my friend, but still funny.
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I have to get some new material. Enjoy your day Mike :)
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What a magnificent building. For a brief moment I thought I was looking at a regal residence in Great Britain. I saw some of these structures during a trip to Great Britain in 1980. It was an unforgettable experience. London was the crown jewel of my trip to Europe.
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Thank you Omar it is indeed a magnificent building. The North Shore of Long island is loaded with homes like this high on the bluffs overlooking the Long Island Sound. You think with all this wealth around a little would have trickled down to me, LOL. I would love to visit the U.K. Ireland and Scotland to see some of the historic homes and castles. Have a great day :)
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