A group called, "Marine Antoinette" (their spelling) was one of the most popular...
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No Mermaid Parade is complete without a "Marilyn"....
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Monday, June 23, 2008
Make-up for the Mermaid Parade, Coney Island
A young boy is painted by his father...
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High drama and bright colors with make-up...
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Very attractive and one of the best body paintings in the parade...
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Saturday, June 21, 2008
Mermaid Parade, Coney Island
We went to the Mermaid Parade today in Coney Island.
It was a fun day and lots of interesting characters to photograph.
I'll be posting some more photos soon!
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For a slideshow of photos, click here!
Friday, June 20, 2008
mauve macro
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I've been taking lots of macro flower shots the last few days.
The garden is beautiful, with color and lush green foliage.
It is always best this time of year, before the dry heat of July and August.
Macro photography lets the details be shown, more than you are usually aware.
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Gate B for Baseball
I went to the Mets Game today, at Shea Stadium.
The Mets lost. :-(
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Did you know that this is the last season for Shea?
The stadium will be torn down and a new stadium, Citi Park, is already under construction.
The last time I was at Shea, was in 1965 when I saw the Beatles.
Okay, I'm showing my age. I can't help it.
It seems like yesterday. I don't feel any older, but a great deal has happened in those years in-between.
Today was a wonderful reminder of all the good things.
I had a large Nathan's hot dog, with sauerkraut and mustard.
The sun was hot, but the crowd was enthusiastic anyway. I'm glad I got to see the stadium and take photos before it is gone.
Then my husband and I walked over to Flushing Meadow Park.
The unisphere is still there, the site of the 1964-65 World's Fair.
Lots of memories, some good, some not, but it's okay.
Sometimes you have to look back and remember, so you can move forward.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Heat Wave
The temperatures have been high but there is usually a breeze by the water.
Everyone keeps asking, "Aren't you dying of the heat?"
No. I sit by the water and enjoy the cooler breezes and warm sunlight.
This is so much better than January.
I do wear sunscreen and sit under an umbrella.
But, it's not unbearably hot!
It could be worse. It could always be worse.
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Sunday, June 08, 2008
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
baymen
The Great South Bay on a "gray" kind of day. I thought this photos was worth posting because these are "baymen" the last of the few surviving men who work the bay. These guys are collecting conch, but for years this bay was known for its oysters and clams. You heard of the "Blue Point" oysters? This is the area.
We spoke to these men as they moved from marker to marker to collect the conch from their traps. In the 1970s, the bay was filled with boats like this.
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the stroll
Artwork by William King, on Penns Landing in South Philadelphia.
We helped my son move to South Philly this past weekend.
It's difficult to see them go. We packed up his belongings, some items that were his from when he was just 3-4 years old. Ugh!
It wasn't easy.
South Philly was very active and colorful.
South Street was filled with people walking, shopping, eating.
It seems to have had a rebirth, something similiar to the rebirth of Brooklyn.
We walked along South Street, ate a Philly Cheese Steak and checked out Penns Landing.
Not a bad day, but it was difficult to leave my "baby" in another city.
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Friday, May 30, 2008
Waiting for Beach Weather
Okay, it is now the end of May. Where is the warm weather?
I have to admit, I love the weather we've been having.
Perfect temperatures for me.
I would prefer less wind, so we could enjoy boating. We haven't taken the boat out in awhile. This has been good actually. Why?
Lots of yard work and home maintenance getting done. (Somebody has to do it!)
There will be plenty of time for boating once the weather warms up and the winds die down.
I actually enjoy getting the house ready for summer.
Planting annuals, trimming shrubs, washing lawn furniture and windows. Sounds crazy?
It instills a sense of purpose, organization, and pride in my home. It feels good to take care of personal property.
The preparation for summer gives promise of good times ahead and there's a sense of accomplishment.
Do you feel that way?
I think that feeling is missing in people who are frequently depressed.
After I've been working in the yard all day, or cleaning, I can step back and look at my work and feel good....physically and emotionally.
Maybe it was the way I was raised.
We were always helping our parents with household chores and cleaning.
I good day's work to improve something in your environment, just feels good.
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Sunday, May 25, 2008
the flags
Every flag is the grave of a dead soldier.
This is Calverton National Cemetery.
For more information and directions: Click here.
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Each year on Memorial Day weekend, my husband and I make a visit here to the National Cemetery in Calverton.
I like to remember the reason we have this holiday.
It is not for barbecues, or cleaning up the garden.
No, it's not for that.
We have this holiday so we can take some time to remember our soldiers.
Many, many, young men and women have given their lives so that we can live the life we have now in this country.
Is it perfect?
Of course not, but what we have is unique and wonderful.
I hope you will remeber our soldiers on Memorial Day.
Say a prayer or, if you are not religious, take some time to reflect on what we have.
Think of the soldiers and their families who have given so much for this country.
Enjoy the barecue and your family and friends, but remember that some families are suffering with the loss of someone they love.
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Robert Moses Causeway Bridge
This photo, and the next two, were taken on the same day, 2 years ago!
I was going through some older photos looking for a specific image and realized that there were some I missed.
...just a small sample of some of Long Island's images.
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Monday, May 19, 2008
Postcard from Long Island
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Just some Photoshop fun.
The photo reminded me of the old style postcards, so I made it look that way.
"Wish you were here!"
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
ant macro
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Sometimes you just have to stop and notice the small stuff.
Appreciate it all....
the majestic mountains and expansive oceans,
and the tiny ants and flakes of pollen.
It's all there for you to explore.
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Exploring with a macro lens forces the photographer to look for little things.
It's just like looking through a magnifying glass.
Things appear that you didn't see before.
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
red maple view
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Climb to the first limb and take the photo.
Why not?
Explore.......and see the world in a different perspective.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Temple of Love
Temple of Love at the
Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury.
This is one of the best times of year to visit the Gardens.
Flowers and flowers and more flowers on this beautiful estate!
Monday, May 12, 2008
closing daisy
Macro shot of a closing daisy.
The macro lens allows some creativity and an appreciation of details.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
red rowboat
We went out after an early dinner last night to catch the light of the setting sun.
This is in the water at the Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville.
I think they leave this leaky rowboat here just for photographers!
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Friday, May 02, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
the birds in springtime
Silhouette of birds in springtime
The birds have been very active here, nesting and chasing each other around the lawn and trees.
It must be spring...
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
lighthouse reflections
A beautiful day on Fire Island
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The sun was shinning and there was a cool breeze.
Many people were walking up to the lighthouse from the parking lot of Robert Moses Beach and/or the beach.
Many were there to see the NWPLI photography show that will be there until May 10th.
The lighthouse is open usually from 9:30-4:00, but do check the times, and stop by to see the exhibit. I have four photos on display.
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Beautiful Day, once again......
Monday, April 21, 2008
Bayard Cutting Estate Home
The Bayard Cutting Arboretum is a wonderful place to visit this time of year. The flowers are blooming and the osprey are building their nest.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
A House for the Ducks, Long Island
Early Spring on Long Island
The fragmities are not yet green.
The trees and flowers are beginning to bloom.
My neighbor built some of these duck houses and "planted them" in the wetlands near our home.
We see lots of ducks here and other birds.
Early this morning my husband saw a fox with a little bird in his teeth, running through the reeds.
You wouldn't think this was Long Island, but it is.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
VOX Hamptons
The cover photo
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Inside the magazine
My most recent sale of my images
VOX Hamptons Magazine
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Connetquot State Park
This photo was given a full page in the Spring 2008 issue of VOX Hamptons magazine in an article about the Connetquot Park.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Fire Island Lighthouse Photography Show
Join NWPLI for the Lighthouse Exhibition
NWPLI's Spring Exhibition at the Fire Island Lighthouse
April 19 - May 10, 2008
The Spring 2008 NWPLI Exhibit opens this Saturday, April 19th.
There will be an opening reception party from 5-8 PM at the Lighthouse.
Parking is at Robert Moses Field #5 (east end)
and a shuttle bus will be available for the duration of the party.
If the weather is nice, there is also a boardwalk between the locations.
Handicapped parking is available at the base of the Lighthouse and a ramp leads from the unpaved lot to a side entrance to the Lighthouse.
There is no admission fee.
Weather-permitting, tower tours may be available for a small fee.
Please join NWPLI to celebrate the opening of the show.
If you cannot join us for the opening, the show remains at the Lighthouse until Saturday, May 10th (it will be removed that afternoon).
It is available during the regular Lighthouse hours, generally 9:30-4:00.
We hope you can come and see some of the beautiful nature photography presented by NWPLI.
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Saturday, April 12, 2008
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
southern veranda
Dreaming of a trip down south. Nothing like warm weather and early morning sunlight to warm the soul.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
East End, Long Island
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
Retirement Activities...eBay
Okay, so I'm retired. Friends ask, often, "So what do you do all day? What keeps you busy?"
Well, for anyone who is retired, they know the answer and don't have to ask.
Life. Life is just busy, even without a full time job.
Do I sit home and watch TV? No way! Not unless it's CNN and there's a ground-breaking news story.
Much of the day is spent during chores, taking photos for fun and to sell (I did turn photography into a part-time business), and just.....well, doing things. I always have something that "must" get done. The difference now is that I can take my time and not feel under pressure. It's a good thing.
My latest activity, especially in the cold weather, is selling my unwanted household stuff on ebay. I clean out the closets, attic, basement and the loft above the garage. You wouldn't believe what I've stored over the years!
The photo above is of a Pfaltzgraff Folk Art teapot. Slightly used and unwanted.
I'm now selling a whole group of Pfaltzgraff items with the Folk Art design. How did I acquire these items? Why am I selling?
Well here is the story:
I married my husband, a widower, in 1997. His late wife collected the Pfaltzgraff Folk Art collection of dishware and she apparently loved it! She bought everything, and every piece she could find. She got the newsletters, catalogues, and ordered lots of stuff.
Well, in 1998 my new husband and I bought a house together. We packed up the dishes and stored them in a loft above our garage. I didn't want to use his late wife's dishes, although I did like the small bowls and certain items. Everything else stayed boxed and was covered.
This year, ten years later, I decided it was time to clean up the loft. I unpacked the dishes that I had forgotten. There was a treasure of great stuff.
So, I'm now selling this Pflatzgraff collection. I will not sell the little bowls and cute items that I've used...only the items that I know a collector will enjoy.
It's fun and yes, it keeps me actively involved. It gives me a reason to clean out our storage spaces and allows me to recycle useful items to people who want them.
I'm busy and I'm never bored!
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Sunday, March 23, 2008
Happy Easter!!
This photo is not from this year, but Easter is so early that the daffodils are not yet blooming.
I wanted a photo that says, "Happy Easter" and went into my archives.
Happy Easter!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
United Nations, NYC
It was a beautiful day for walking around Manhattan. Colder than I thought it would be, but it was still sunny and pleasant.
We walked down to the East River and passed the United Nations Building. There was a group of protestors, protesting against the treatment of Tibet by China.
I was surprised to see a very quiet protest, with people all gathered within barricades.
There was no yelling or screaming, just signs and flags. It made me sad.
It was like they were rounded up, like cattle or prisoners.
There is injustice in the world and people can only protest by holding signs and standing quietly. It just didn't seem right.
Where was the anger? The yelling and chanting?
It just didn't seem fair.
The group was surrounded by at least 100 police officers. I thought that was good, to keep the peace and prevent things from getting out of hand. I would not have wanted anyone to get hurt. But just the same, I didn't think this group was going to cause any trouble.
They already look defeated.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Sunset before Spring
The sunsets have been spectacular.
Not today's, since it was raining all day, but the last few days were wonderful.
Tomorrow, Thursday, is the first day of spring.
The long awaited day when sunlight takes over the night-time. The hours of sunlight keep increasing until the first day of summer.
It feels good to know that warmer weather and additional sunlight will warm our spirits.
Let's welcome spring!
Go for a walk, take a bike ride, do some yard work, check on the daffodils and crocus.
They are starting to sprout.
Yes, spring is here.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Bayport, Long Island had their St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 16. There were overcast skies but the crowd was celebrating another reason to party!
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
An Angel in Sayville
Some cemeteries, the older ones, have beautiful statues as monuments to the deceased.
It's not done that way any longer, probably due to the cost of headstones.
One frequent photo opportunity for many photographers is to visit historical cemeteries, looking for those classic monuments....angels, saints and crosses.
This is just one very pretty, though weathered, angel for the "Winter" family in Sayville.
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Friday, March 14, 2008
Another Photo Friday "Noteworthy" Award
Hi guys!
I just want all my family and friends to know I was chosen for the second time, for the noteworthy photo on the Photo Friday site.
The word for the week was Fuzzy!
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