The boats here in Palm Beach County are huge! When we go out in our rental "boat club" boat, I feel like an ant in an elephant parade!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Jupiter Lighthouse
Jupiter, Florida
An annual event, couples can go to the top of the lighthouse after it is closed to the general public. Champagne, chocolate and the sunset are all private, (except for the tour guide who is standing nearby!). It's a fund-raiser but gives a romantic evening a new meaning. My husband and I shared the moment by snapping a photo every nano-second. Very romantic??!!
Friday, February 10, 2012
stormy pier
Juno Beach pier, Florida
We are having some cloudy weather and rain this week in Florida.
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Thursday, February 09, 2012
white egret
Finally went out to photograph some birds today. Of course, I forgot to take another lens so I was somewhat limited. I guess I need to recheck my camera gear!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Vagabond and the Lighthouse
I really haven't been taking or posting many photos recently. Oh, you've noticed?
It's a fact of life that at some point, a person's "focus" changes.
The purchase of a Florida condo, for winter cold-weather escapes, has us spending all of our energy (and money) into getting settled, buying furniture, and making friends.
I keep saying that as soon as we're settled, I'll once again search out locations and wildlife to photograph. Soon, really, I will!
Thanks for continuing to stop by and visit here.
In the meantime, you can check out my images for Google Earth and Maps at Panoramio.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Get ready for Football
Super Bowl Sunday and the family will watch the game. My job? Make some yummy food that can be eaten in the living room, with no utensils, without making a big mess!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Blowing Rocks Beach
Looking south at Blowing Rocks Beach Park. There were some people swimming today, even with the clouds.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Day Break
Another beautiful morning with a promise of perfect weather. Florida in winter is wonderful. I can sleep with all the windows open and no insects!
Photo is: Day Break over Jupiter Island and the Intra-coastal.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Waiting for the Bridge
Large boats are waiting for the bridge opening in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Village of North Palm Beach bridge
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Florida egret
In Florida, egrets are like Long Island seagulls. They hang around the buildings looking for food.
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Pier 17 NYC
View from the Brooklyn Bridge.
Just love my trips into the city. Driving and parking is always such a hassle but not too bad on weekends if you stay away from mid-town.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Dreaming of a white Christmas?
from 2009
A snowy trail in Connetquot State Park, Oakdale, Long Island, NY
No snowy Christmas this year.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Rain on screen
Early morning sunrise in Florida. The intracoastal is in the foreground and the ocean in the distance. It rained the night before but the day has the promise of sunshine. Florida sunshine.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
lifeguard station
The year-round people in Florida think it's just too cold to go to the beach. After all, this is their winter. Me? It feels like June in New York. I'm ready for the sand and sunshine!
Friday, December 09, 2011
Florida dreaming
Back in the 1960s, I did some California Dreaming. It was the place to be (our culture of the time said) and I couldn't get there. Just a young teenager with strict parents, it didn't matter that it was 1967 and the "summer of love." For this little girl from Brooklyn, it was "stay home and help your mother!"
Well, now that I'm older, I'm not going to California, but Florida. Warm weather, sunshine and tax breaks for retirees. Who knew?
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Winter Beach Walk
The days have been cold but not terrible. What better way to "cheat" the season, than taking a walk on the beach?
Sunday, December 04, 2011
My Winter Friend
Our big blue friend, the Great Blue Heron as he is known, comes to visit us every winter. We sometimes see him in other seasons, but I think he like it here in winter, tucking himself out of the wind.Saturday, December 03, 2011
bridges
...from my Robert Moses Bridge series.
How many different images can you get of the bridge and roadway?
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