No doubt people take the occasional weekend holiday to explore the Adirondack Mountains, or maybe a winter ski holiday on the slopes at Gore Mountain or Whiteface. But that's easily topped by bringing all that outdoorsy Upstate freshness and natural beauty into the comfort of one's own home. All that has to be done is get in touch with an NY travel photographer and choose the best pictures to decorate a home.

It would be refreshing to wake up to a sunrise on a lake in the mountains. The next best thing would be to wake up in bed with the sunrise on a wall in front. It keeps those precious outdoor memories alive and serves as a reminder of the beauty waiting just outside the door. But this isn't just about wall prints or framed art.

The options are limited only by imagination. For example, these professional pictures can be used to order custom printed home decor items. Everything from pillowcases to shower curtains may be printed with carefully chosen photography.

It doesn't just have to be about wall art or cloth prints either. It's possible to use beautiful pictures on plates, coasters and even as car decals. It would be very appropriate to have a family attacking food on plates that show black bears foraging for food in the mountains and lakes Upstate.

Another option is to send a personalized gift or card that contains a carefully picked image. It won't have the 'wow!' factor of a sleek smartphone, but that card showing a scene of natural beauty in the area around a family member or friend's home speaks a thousand silent words. It says that the person who sent the card knows them well, and it's a cherished relationship.

All of this comes down to keeping the memory of NY travel expeditions vividly alive. Besides, everyone should be looking at things they like or want to do. Good photography showing these things has therapeutic value.