Sunday, July 04, 2010
Belmont Race Track
Went to Belmont Race Track yesterday with my Photography Meetup group. Lots of fun and a barbeque picnic in the designated picnic area. I bet $20 on various horses in a few races and came home with $4! The odds are probably no better than the stock market! LOL
It was a great group of people who are involved in photography and we had a great day!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Robbins Reef lighthouse
Robbins Reef light, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
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This lighthouse is seen while on the Staten Island ferry.
Actually considered part of New Jersey, you can pass this sailing from lower Manhattan to Staten Island.
The gantry cranes you see in the background are in New Jersey.
Read more about its history here!
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
NY Stock Exchange
Washington statue at Federal Hall and the NY Stock Exchange, Wall Street
Our walk through lower Manhattan took us through the Wall Street area and the level of security was extraordinary. I have not been there in years and it has changed drastically. Every car was stopped and searched and there were police and security guards on every block.
I was glad to see this level of security.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Ground Zero
My birthday gift was a night in the Millennium Hotel overlooking Ground Zero. This was the view, taken with a fisheye lens.
We spent two days walking around lower Manhattan and photographing just about everything!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2010
Dancers with 1940's dress and dancing to big band music, danced in the parade. Great fun group!
Mermaid Parade 2010
We went to the Coney Island Mermaid Parade yesterday. Great costumes and lots of fun!
This group was protesting the BP oil spill. They were painted in the BP colors of green and yellow and spilled dark corn syrup all over their bodies pretending it was oil.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
Westhampton Theater: Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Westhampton Theater: Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
Main Street, Westhampton Beach
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
For more information, see http://www.whbpac.org/pages/index.php
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Friday, June 11, 2010
westhampton police car
Went out to Westhampton today, just to take some photos. When we got there, the sun went behind the clouds and it changed our focus.
Photo Friday Noteworthy: Arranged
Thank you for all who voted.
This photo won the "noteworthy" award, one of 6 winning photos, in the weekly challenge, Photo Friday. This weeks theme was "Arranged."
Thank you!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Bayard Cutting Estate
Bayard Cutting Estate, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
The estate of Bayard Cutting in the Cutting Arboretum.
You can visit and read more about it here:
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Tuesday, June 08, 2010
female Northern Cardinal
female cardinal, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
I love this time of year.
The birds are very active with new little ones who are learning to fly.
This photo was taken in my front yard, near a bird feeder.
I think she's looking at me!
What do you think?
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Thursday, June 03, 2010
My Brothers, 1970s
Brothers, 1970s, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Looking through some older photos for a June idea, I noticed that this was taken in June.
June 1971!
My two brothers, almost 40 years ago.
I was so proud and thought they were the best looking guys in our Brooklyn neighborhood.
(I scanned the photo and blurred out the background in Photoshop.)
They are still healthy and good-looking although much older....
and you know how we change as we get older!
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Hometown Huntington
Exclusive Premiere
Monday, June 7th at 8 pm on WLIW21
Visit wliw.org/huntington for more information.
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From the WLIW website:
There is no place like Huntington. With its harbor villages and picturesque towns it has long been a haven for residents and tourists, ripe with glorious beaches, abundant fishing and a sense of place that embraces both the quintessential Main Street and the height of sophisticated culture. A place where Gold Coast mansions were matched in riches by the cherished storybook childhoods and close-knit communities of post-World War II suburbia. If you were lucky enough to grow up here, you knew Freddie the Shoemaker and Tony the Fruit Man, not faceless chains; the joy of a burger served hot off the train at Hamburger Choo-Choo; and many other special shared memories. WLIW21’s new productionHometown Huntington brings together past and present residents, including Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, actor Ralph Macchio, cartoonist Bunny Hoest (The Lockhorns), historians, and renowned Huntington families like the Finnegans and Sammis, plus home movies, photos and letters to celebrate a place rich in history, natural beauty and charm. Hosted and narrated by Lloyd Harbor resident Bernadette Castro.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Blue Angels formation
at the Jones Beach Air Show rehersal, May 28, 2010
more info: www.blueangels.navy.mil/index_content.htm
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Julie with flag
The Jones Beach Air Show rehersal, May 28, 2010
Retired Northwest Airlines captain Julie Clark, an acrobatic pilot. Clark is "one of the best female aerobatic performers in the country," says New York State parks spokesman George Gorman.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
OYSTER SLOOP PRISCILLA
Priscilla, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
1888 OYSTER SLOOP PRISCILLA
Click here for more information: www.limaritime.org
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
American Airpower Museum
American Airpower Museum, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
The American Airpower Museum
.....at Republic Airport
Visit the museum this weekend.
Learn something about the military airpower.
It's a good way to honor our military on Memorial Day.
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Friday, May 21, 2010
protected nesting area
protected nesting area name, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Some areas of the Fire Island beach are marked to prevent people from disturbing the Piping Plover nests.
Little do they know that the family of fox ignore the signs. They leave their little footprints all over the beach and there is not one Piping Plover around.
Signs won't keep the fox from their dinner!
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
fox kit
The fox had kittens since the last time I saw her. There were definitely three maybe four kits. So adorable, they were much more skittish than their mom.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Wisteria, Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury Gardens, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury, Long Island
Thursday, May 13, 2010
washed ashore
It's rare to see garbage like this on Fire Island. It must have gotten blown off someone's deck or patio in the last windy storm. Many homes are on the water and we've had exceptionally windy weather!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Bridge and grasses
Went to Captree State Park today, early while the sun was still shining.
It was a beautiful morning!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Sanderlings
Thought it was beach weather until this past weekend. Boy, was it windy and cool!
It was a great Mother's Day, just the same and I hope you all enjoyed the day!
Saturday, May 08, 2010
clammer
clammer, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Clamming on the Great South Bay
Watch a slideshow of photos by clicking here!
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Monday, May 03, 2010
Bellport Gazebo
The town of Bellport, has a gazebo on the beach. It's a nice place to see and watch the sailboats go by.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Heckscher State Park Osprey
We took our bicycles to Heckscher Park this morning and right near the bike trail is an osprey nest. We hung around for a while to take some photos, of course not having the longer lens. Still, he flew in close enough for a few seconds to get this shot.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Earth Day Celebration!
magnolia tree, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Celebrate Earth Day and
the Grand Opening of the Suffolk County Environmental Center.
SEATUCK presents the
Eco-Carnival
April 24th, 2010. 10 am to 7 pm.
Located at 550 South Bay Avenue, Islip, NY.
The Eco-Carnival will be a full day of family fun featuring nature programs, storytellers, animals, face painting, live music, art, games and food!
Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the NEW Environmental Center.
Enjoy the 70-acre property.
There will be hands-on activities:
Nature Stations
Salt Marsh Exploration
Birds in the Woods (Bring binoculars)
Insect Adventures (Dig in the dirt)
Green on the Scene (Learn some botanical basics)
Nature Journals (Use art and journal writing)
Food: Taste of the South Shore
Food Court featuring samplings from local restaurants!
Music throughout the day! Live animal show!
Hope you will join us for a day of fun and learning!
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Gantry Plaza
Gantry Plaza, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Gantry Plaza State Park, Long Island City
Read about the park. Click here!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Lighthouse Park
Lighthouse Park, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Lighthouse Park on Roosevelt Island in the East River, NYC.
This 50-foot-tall, Gothic-style lighthouse was built in 1872 and
was designated a New York City Landmark 1975.
Read about this lighthouse in the East River: Click here!
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Meadow Croft garden
Meadow Croft garden, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
The victorian rose garden, before the spring cleanup.
The summer estate of John Roosevelt
Read about it here: www.sayville.com/meadow-croft.html
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Meadow Croft, Sayville
Meadow Croft, Sayville, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Meadow Croft is the summer estate of John E. Roosevelt.
It is filled with the history of the Sayville area.
Read all about it here: Click here!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Fire Island National Seashore
Once Barrett Beach belonged to Islip Township; it is now part of the Fire Island National Seashore and has taken the name of Talisman, joining with the beach to the west.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Fire Island Fox
A red fox on Fire Island, just sitting under the trees. I think the black mark on his cheek may be a tick. Ugh!
fox
fox, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Fox on Fire Island
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Our boat went into the water this weekend and today we went to Fire Island.
At this time of year, it is empy! No people!
It's magical
... and the wildlife is used to a winter with no human contact.
This fox just sat, relaxed, and looked at the camera.
After awhile, he got up and moved.
I feel so fortunate to see this in my life!
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Loggerhead Marine Life Center
Loggerhead Marine Life Center, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Loggerhead Marine Life Center, Jupiter, Florida
I saw the release of some turtles while in the Jupiter/Juno area of Florida.
Morgan is tagged and was then was released on March 27, 2010.
You can track his journey here:
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Oliver in the daffodils
The childhood wonder of discovery. All daffodils, some opened, some closed, yellow, white.....
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
NASA
I so wanted to see the launch this year. The date was changed from March 18th, when I was in Florida, to April 5th. By that time we were back home in NY.
Maybe next year?
Saturday, April 03, 2010
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