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Sunflower
A field of sunflowers colors the landscape yellow and green along the New York State Thruway between Syracuse and Rochester. Just like their name, sunflowers adore full sun and warm weather. This plant is a North American native and was a key food crop for native peoples. Today, they’re still grown for food as their seeds make a wholesome snack and are pressed into vegetable oil.
Face of America
Commuter Train
Rush hour takes on a new meaning as an express train barrels past a busy station stop. Hats fly, papers scatter, and a befuddled canary seeks a safe haven while an unflappable Marine absorbs it all—a snapshot of American life by Post artist Thornton Utz before passenger business dried up and people began to drive [...]
June 2, 2010 | Read more »
Face of America: George Washington at Valley Forge
In his 1796 address as he left the presidency, George Washington exhorted Americans to "Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all." The father of our country died a few years later, but not before giving his young nation words to live by.
November 16, 2009 | Read more »
Trick or Treat!
It's not the first time that 3-year-old twin boys Jack and Nick Rivoli will be seen meticulously dressed as Buzz Lightyear (left) and Woody (right) from Disney-Pixar's Toy Story. "The boys wear these costumes nearly every day," laughs their mother. This particular outfitting, however, marked their first trick-or-treating excursion-a momentous occasion captured by their father, photographer Kevin Rivoli.
August 26, 2009 | Read more »
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Nice shot! I have heard of the beautiful fields of sunflowers in the Skaneateles area, but have never seen them. When’s the best time to visit? When are the fields in full bloom and where, exactly are they? Thanks,
Lynn
We directed your question to the Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce. Here is the response: “We checked with a local florist, and they said the month of August and a little into September is when the sunflowers are in full bloom. There is a huge field of them on West Lake Road on Route 41A in Skaneateles and also another field on Route 5 in Camillus.”
The most beautiful sight I have ever seen.