Ok well, you might not normally think of NYC as being beautiful, but I live in a great neighbourhood in one of the best cities in the world. I love it here. And though I dont really have a big back yard (oh I do miss that) I do have a park right outside my front door that makes it more interesting. And there is the fact that I can get anything I want at any time of the day; kinda handy!
Here is the view from my front door...
And this was what I was watching last July 4th...