#EveryDayAPhoto 2021
From the A collection of visual stories from Western New York: 2021 series
Western New York is a beautiful place – and each day, Buffalo News photographers will bring you a photo to prove it. Our challenge is to look at things differently, to remind us all to slow down and enjoy our surroundings. Check back each morning to see our favorite image for the day.
Day 108
Day 108: April 18, 2021 - The cherry blossoms are in full bloom around Mirror Lake at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Day 107
Day 107: April 17, 2021 - A bale of turtles line a fallen tree as they soak up the sun in a pond at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Depew.
Day 106
Day 106: April 16, 2021 - The City of Buffalo and spring clouds reflect in the still water of Erie Basin Marina.
Day 105
Day 105: April 15, 2021 - The Lake Erie shoreline south of Hamburg is shrouded in fog.
Day 104
Day 104: April 14, 2021 - Bugler Bill Miles plays taps from the bow of the USS The Sullivans during a ceremony to mark the first National Borinqueneers Day, which was approved by Congress last year to recognize "the bravery, service, and sacrifice of the Puerto Rican soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment.” The ceremony took place at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park.
Day 103
Day 103: April 13, 2021 - A bottle of hand sanitizer sits on one side and a bouquet of cherry blossoms on the other side of the statue of Abraham Lincoln on the portico behind the Buffalo History Museum.
Day 102
Day 102: April 12, 2021 - Sam Ratka, his brother Gabe and mom Kari enjoy the warm temperature by flying a kite at Buffalo Harbor State Park in Buffalo.
Day 101
Day 101: April 11, 2021 - Spots of light filter through the trees on to the exterior of St Paul's Cathedral in Buffalo.
Day 100
Day 100: April 10, 2021 - Flowering pussy willows at sunrise line the bike path near Transit Road in East Amherst.
Day 99
Day 99: April 9, 2021 - Longtime Buffalo artist Ben Perrone built a contemporary triangular-shaped house on School Street on Buffalo's West Side. It is a reflection of his creativity inside and out. Unlike an A-frame house, which has a rectangular base, this one has a triangular base. See the full story and photos here.
Day 98
Day 98: April 8, 2021 - A crane is silhouetted by the setting sun after work has finished for the day at Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park.
Day 97
Day 97: April 7, 2021 - Barren trees are reflected in the lagoon in Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island.
Day 96
Day 96: April 6, 2021 - Judy Toomey, right, and her daughter Kath Anderson tour the Statler building.
Day 95
Day 95: April 5, 2021 -A flock of gulls flies overhead at Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park.
Day 94
Day 94: April 4, 2021 - St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Church Buffalo held their Blessing of the Baskets (Święconka), service. Bishop Michael Fisher blessed the baskets and then sprinkled the baskets with holy water using a straw brush. Traditionally baskets are brought up front, but because of Covid, everyone stayed in their seats and the Bishop walked through the church sprinkling the baskets.
Day 93
Day 93: April 3, 2021 - Nicole Ndayishimiye holds a crucifix as she walks from one station to the next during a Stations of the Cross service held at St. Columba-Brigid Catholic Church in Buffalo on Good Friday.
Day 92
Day 92: April 2, 2021 - Mother Nature provided her own April Fools' Day prank coating early spring crocuses with snow.
Day 91
Day 91: April 1, 2021 - Only the horseshoes of the restored horses were visible beneath the moving blankets as they were delivered to their new home in the Buffalo Heritage Carousel at Canalside.
Day 90
Day 90: March 31, 2021 - The Electric Tower glows in the Buffalo skyline before dawn.
Day 89
Day 89: March 30, 2021 - The full moon in spring is called the "Worm Moon" and clear skies in Western New York made the sight of it spectacular. It gets its name by the earth worm activity that begins around this time as they move to the surface.
Day 88
Day 88: March 29, 2021 - Rev. Jacob Ledwon blesses palms at Palm Sunday Mass at St. Joseph University Parish in Buffalo.
Day 87
Day 87: March 28, 2021 - A pickup truck travels east on Bullis Road in the Town of Elma as the sun sets.
Day 86
Day 86: March 27, 2021 - The morning light reflects off East Otto Creek in East Otto.
Day 85
Day 85: March 26, 2021 - New York Power Authority boat Breaker II is used to remove the ice boom from Lake Erie.
Day 84
Day 84: March 25, 2021 - Workers hoist a giant M up the east side of Seneca One tower as they install the M&T logo on top of the building.
Day 83
Day 83: March 24, 2021 - Detail of the space where Gerard Place plans to expand its food pantry in a portion of what was formerly the chapel of the convent at St. Gerard.
Day 82
Day 82: March 23, 2021 - The "Flat Man" sculpture is seen against a brilliant sunset on Lake Erie at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor.
Day 81
Day 81: March 22, 2021 - A jogger enjoys the brisk weather and brilliant sunshine along the boardwalk at Canalside in Buffalo.
Day 80
Day 80: March 21, 2021 - The sun rises over the South Grand Island Bridges spanning the Niagara River between Tonawanda and Grand Island.
Day 79
Day 79: March 20, 2021 - A man fishes in the Cattaraugus Creek at the Scoby Dam in Springville.
Day 78
Day 78: March 19, 2021 - A view of downtown Buffalo, looking south near Fountain Plaza.
Day 77
#EveryDayAPhoto, Day 77: A beautiful sunset is seen near the Audubon Golf Course in Amherst.
Day 76
Day 76: March 17, 2021 - The McCarley Gardens apartment complex as seen from the #BNdrone.
Day 75
Day 75: March 16, 2021 - Vincent Dusch and Ryan Gruchala of Orchard Park take in the scenery on Birdsong Trails in Orchard Park.
Day 74
Day 74: March 15, 2021 - The expansive landscape on the grounds of Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown.
Day 73
Day 73: March 14, 2021 - The steeples of the Franklinville Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Franklinville.
Day 72
Day 72: March 13, 2021 - Ice stacks up on the shoreline of Hamburg Beach as unseasonably warm weather begins to melt Lake Erie. In the distance is the Buffalo skyline.
Day 71
Day 71: March 12, 2021 - Kennedy Gregoire, 7, of East Aurora, soaks in the sun and warm breeze as she stands on an ice mound at Hamburg Town Park Beach.
Day 70
Day 70: March 11, 2021 - A colorful view of the Peace Bridge as the sun sets.
Day 69
Day 69: March 10, 2021 - This Grampian 26 sailboat floated across the lake from a dock in Canada and ended up on the beach. It's still stranded in the ice along the Lake Ontario shoreline, just east of Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown.
Day 68
Day 68: March 9, 2021 - Linda and Joe Watson, of Lake View, walk on the path along the Small Boat Harbor. The couple walks 3 miles every day at different locations.
Day 67
Day 67: March 8, 2021 - Beaver Island State Park in Grand Island provides a front-row seat to a beautiful sunset.
Day 66
Day 66: March 7, 2021 - Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Salamanca is visible through the barren trees in a view from the overlook at the Salamanca entrance to Allegany State Park.
Day 65
Day 65: March 6, 2021 - A view of the gold-leafed dome of the former Buffalo Savings Bank, now an M&T branch, on Main Street.
Day 64
Day 64: March 5, 2021 - The cool colors of the setting sun reflect in the water where the Bird Island Pier divides the Black Rock Canal, left, and the Niagara River. The ice boom runs through the center of the frame, holding the ice back from Lake Erie.
Day 63
Day 63: March 4, 2021 - The sun sets behind the hills along Route 16 casting a warm glow on a portion of Ischua Creek, a 20-mile freestone stream that will welcome wading fishermen when the trout season opens on April 1.
Day 62
Day 62: March 3, 2021 - The leafless winter trees in Niagara Falls State Park form a natural frame of Canada's Skylon Tower as seen at the foot of Old Falls Street in the Cataract City.
Day 61
Day 61: March 2, 2021 - Icicles form off a roof in Orchard Park.
Day 60
Day 60: March 1, 2021 - A man walks his dog along Transit Road in Amherst on a soggy gray afternoon.
Day 59
Day 59: Feb. 28, 2021 - A cherub on the corner of the Ellicott Square building is illuminated by the sun, in this scene captured by #BNdrone.
Day 58
Day 58: Feb. 27, 20221 - Water from the melting snow creates a mirror image on a sidewalk at Fort Niagara State Park as the sun sets over Lake Ontario.
Day 57
Day 57: Feb. 26, 2021 - Niagara Street leads past the Connecticut Street Armory with a view of the Niagara Falls skyline on the horizon.
Day 56
Day 56: Feb 25, 2021 - A view of Allen Street Hardware from a window of the building that was once the Brinks Armored Car depot.
Day 55
Day 55: Feb. 24, 2021 - Bowling shoes are neatly stored and ready to be worn at Wimbledon Lanes in West Seneca.
Day 54
Day 54: Feb. 23, 2021 - An American flag hangs on the side of a garage on Skyline Drive in Akron.
Day 53
Day 53: Feb. 22, 2021 - A view of Niagara Square from the 18th floor of the Statler Hotel. The hotel opened in 1923 by Ellsworth M. Statler was a model of luxury but eventually fell victim to the city's economic struggles after the '70s and '80s and closed in 1984. The hotel is currently undergoing renovations by new owner Douglas Development.
Day 52
Day 52: Feb. 21, 2021 - The Metro Rail train comes through Fountain Plaza passing by M&T Center in downtown Buffalo.
Day 51
Day 51: Feb. 20, 2021 - A layer of snow clings to everything, including the bust honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in MLK Park.
Day 50
Day 50: Feb. 19, 2021 - A rainbow falls on the ice formations at the bottom of the American Falls. Cave of the Winds Winter Experience offers visitors an opportunity to view the splendor of Niagara Falls from its lower decks. It is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and will run through March 31.
Day 49
Day 49: Feb. 18, 2021 - The Richardson-Olmsted Complex, with its iconic towers, where Hotel Henry recently announced it was closing due to a steep drop in business amid the pandemic. Watch Now:Aerial views of Richardson-Olmsted Complex
Day 48
Day 48: Feb. 17, 2021 - The patio at Hoak's Restaurant in the Town of Hamburg is covered in snow and ice.
Day 47
Day 47: Feb. 16, 2021 - A simple still life of shrimp dumplings at Wok & Roll on Sheridan Drive in Amherst.
Day 46
Day 46: Feb. 15, 2021 - The late afternoon sun reflects off open water in an otherwise ice-covered Lake Erie in the Buffalo Harbor. The open water is likely due to recent ice breaking activity in the shipping channel.
Day 45
Day 45: Feb. 14, 2021 - Red barns of a farm on Green Road in Lockport, stand out in the white snow.
Day 44
Day 44: Feb. 13, 2021 – Snow-covered Chapin Parkway and Gates Circle contrast with the trees and the dark asphalt road surface in this #BNDrone view from above.
Day 43
Day 43: Feb. 12, 2021 - Snow covering farm buildings along Seneca Street in Elma creates a steel gray winter scene.
Day 42
Day 42: Feb. 11, 2021 - Gabriel Rodriguez fishes for steelhead as the sun sets behind the Peace Bridge.
Day 41
Day 41: Feb. 10, 2021 - Blowing sand and fresh snow create a windswept landscape at Bennett Beach in Angola.
Day 40
Day 40: Feb. 9, 2021 - A rainbow graces a view of the Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls as seen from Goat Island. Niagara Falls State Park provides a spectacular view in the winter thanks to a combination of snow, cold temperatures and the constant mist coming off the falls.
Day 39
Day 39: Feb. 8, 2021 - Water from Murder Creek spills over Akron Falls behind and over ice formations.
Day 38
Day 38: Feb. 7, 2021 - Trees along Maple Road at the Audubon Golf Course are obscured by the snowstorm.
Day 37
Day 37: Feb. 6, 2021 -A view of Buffalo looking down Franklin Street towards Allen Street in Allentown.
Day 36
Day 36: Feb. 5, 2021 - New scalloped seat backs made from rosewood in the newly renovated Kavinoky Theatre.
Day 35
Day 35: Feb. 4, 2021 - A snow-covered bridge over Cattaraugus Creek on Hammond Hill Road in East Otto.
Day 34
Day 34: Feb. 3, 2021 - A Metro Rail car travels under a tangle of wires as it heads out of service at the Erie Canal Harbor Station at the foot of Main Street, where the Cars On Main Street initiative to restore vehicular traffic is underway.
Day 33
Day 33: Feb. 2, 2021 - Ice from the mist of Niagara Falls begins to coat the trees as the early morning light reflects off the water in the Niagara Gorge.
Day 32
Day 32: Feb. 1, 2021 - The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens' exhibit "Gardens After Dark: Enchanted Winter Escape" will be illuminated in colors from 5:30-9 p.m. through February.
Day 31
Day 31: Jan. 31, 2021 - The Buffalo skyline glows with light just after sunset. This is just one of many beautiful photos in today's special section Prospectus.
Day 30
Day 30: Jan. 30, 2021 - A gull flies above Hamburg Beach, soaring in the frigid wind and bright sunshine.
Day 29
Day 29: Jan. 29, 2021 - Driver Ray Fisher Jr. jumps into a cart as he heads to the track at Buffalo Raceway in Hamburg.
Day 28
Day 28: Jan. 28, 2021 - A winter view of one of the barns on the campus of the Hamburg Historical Museum at 5859 South Park Ave. in Hamburg.
Day 27
Day 27: Jan. 27, 2021 - A winter view of the statue of Abraham Lincoln that sits at the back of the Buffalo History Museum. The statue, "Lincoln, The Emancipator," was sculpted by Charles H. Niehaus.
Day 26
Day 26: Jan. 26, 2021 - A winter scene on Main Street near Vidler's in East Aurora.
Day 25
Day 25: Jan. 25, 2021 - A flag on the wall of the Roycroft Campus antiques shop waves in a gentle breeze.
Day 24
Day 24: Jan. 24, 2021 - A pedestrian crosses Main Street and the rail tracks beneath Seneca One tower.
Day 23
Day 23: Jan. 23, 2021 - One of the globe-capped lampposts, with dried summer vines still attached and icicles hanging off, creates a chilly scene near the entrance of the Roycroft Inn in the Village of East Aurora.
Day 22
Day 22: Jan. 22, 2021 - Niagara Falls is illuminated in red, white and blue to celebrate the Buffalo Bills.
Day 21
Day 21: Jan. 21, 2021 - Snow falls on a farm on Maynard Road in East Otto.
Day 20
Day 20: Jan. 20, 2021 - A winter scene after a day of snow on Powers Road in Orchard Park.
Day 19
Day 19: Jan. 19, 2021 - A winter scene on South Abbott Road in Orchard Park.
Day 18
Day 18: Jan. 18, 2021 - A bald eagle soars above the treetops in Woodlawn State Park.
Day 17
Day 17: Jan. 17, 2021 - Bills fans celebrate before the AFC divisional round playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park.
Day 16
Day 16: Jan. 16, 2021 - Bishop Michael Fisher stands outside the main entrance to St. Joseph Cathedral at the start of the ceremony in which he was officially installed as the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.
Day 15
Day 15: Jan. 15, 2021 - Old County Hall is illuminated in the colors of the Buffalo Bills to show support for the team.
Day 14
Day 14: Jan. 14, 2021 - The Swan Street Diner in Larkinville has a warm glow on a cold morning.
Day 13
Day 13: Jan. 13, 2021 - A zebra at the Buffalo Zoo stands out against the bricks. Staff members at the zoo are gearing up for a special opening in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
Day 12
Day 12: Jan. 12, 2021 - A lone sycamore tree stands out at a forest's edge along Route 16 in Holland.
Day 11
Day 11: Jan. 11, 2020 - The Buffalo skyline as seen from the #BNdrone. The McKinley mounument stands out in the sunshine in Niagara Square.
Day 10
Day 10: Jan. 10, 2021 - The scene at the stadium before the AFC wild-card game against the Indianapolis Colts at Bills Stadium.
Day 9
Day 9: Jan. 9, 2021 - Workers install banners in front of Buffalo City Hall commemorating the Buffalo Bills ahead of the team's playoff game.
Day 8
Day 8: Jan. 8, 2021 - The Electric Tower glows red in the night sky in front of the Liberty Building statues.
Day 7
Day 7: Jan. 7, 2021 - Trees are reflected in the pond at Glen Park in Williamsville.
Day 6
Day 6: Jan. 6, 2021 - A golden view of downtown Buffalo from the Erie Basin Marina.
Day 5
Day 5: Jan. 5, 2021 - Yellow hues remain atop the mostly barren trees on the water's edge at Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park.
Day 4
Day 4: Jan. 4, 2021 - Bills Stadium is reflected in a puddle in the empty parking lot before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, as fans continue to be barred from attendance due to Covid-19 prevention measures imposed by the state.
Day 3
Day 3: Jan. 3, 2021 - Firewood is neatly stacked at Jurek's Tree Farm location on Strickler Road in Clarence.
Day 2
Day 2: Jan. 2, 2021 - Grain elevators line the Buffalo River as it winds past the Cobblestone District from Ohio Street and the Old First Ward in a view from Seneca One tower. The Michigan Avenue lift bridge, center, has remained in the up position since this summer when a safety inspection revealed issues with cables that need to be replaced.
Day 1
Day 1: Jan. 1, 2021 – The new year is ushered in with the ball drop and fireworks at the Electric Tower in downtown Buffalo in a virtual event that wasn't open to the public.
Day 366
Day 366: Dec. 31, 2020 - A snowman is frozen in mid meltdown on a lawn in Orchard Park as temperatures fluctuate. Take look back at #EveryDayAPhoto 2020.
In this Series
A collection of visual stories from Western New York: 2021
Cathaleen Curtiss
Director of Photography
As an award winning photojournalist, editor and director of photography, I have documented events from Super Bowls to Superpower Summits. Currently, I enjoy being an advocate for compelling photographs that tell the story of our community.
Derek Gee
Chief Photographer
I have a front row seat to life in the Queen City. I enjoy exploring our community, sharing unique views, documenting history and bringing stories to life. 1999 News intern. 2000 Boston University graduate. FAA licensed drone pilot.
Mark Mulville
Staff Photographer
I've been a staff photographer for the Buffalo News for the last 25 years. I enjoy exploring and photographing the people and places that make WNY a wonderful place to live and work.
Sharon Cantillon
staff photographer
I have the best job in the world, running around and telling your stories through photographs. I've been a staff photographer at the Buffalo News for 24 years.
Robert Kirkham
Staff Photographer
After graduating from the University of Texas, I was invited to join The Buffalo News' photo staff full-time and I've never looked back. I'm proud to call Western New York home and thank you all for helping me raise my family here.
John Hickey
Staff Photographer Buffalo News
I have been a Buffalo News Photographer for the past 23 years, and worked previously in Buffalo for the Associated Press and United Press International. I graduated from Buffalo State College in communications in 1985.
James P. McCoy
I studied photojournalism at Syracuse University. Winner of 43 AP awards and national sports awards since 1993. Grew up in Patchogue, Long Island.
Harry Scull Jr.
Staff Photographer
I'm a Springville native, a Buffalo State graduate, an award-winning photojournalist. I've been with The Buffalo News since 1996. I'm passionate about covering high school sports and music.
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