The beach and driftwood at Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
Monday, February 21, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Ultralight Aviation at Juno Beach
Another beautiful sunset at Juno Beach.
From wikipedia: "Powered paragliding, also known as paramotoring, is a form of ultralight aviation where the pilot wears a motor on his or her back (a paramotor) which provides enough thrust to take off using a paraglider wing. It can be launched in still air, and on level ground, by the pilot alone — no assistance is required."
Monday, February 14, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Juno Beach sunset
Another beautiful sunset at the beach. Temperatures in this area of Florida have been in the 70s. It's a good time to be here.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
dune buggie
dune buggie, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
The West Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue lifeguard on a dune buggie.
He rode down the beach to remove the "dangerous swimming" flag.
Why dangerous?
There were man-o'-wars in the water and swimmers could be stung!
The weather has been beautiful here in Florida, but the man-o'-wars have been here too!
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Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Oliver at the beach
Have you ever tried to photograph a lively 3 year old boy?
Oliver didn't stop moving for a second. If he did look at the camera, it was a nano-second of eye contact and by the time I pressed the shutter, he was looking away, at the waves, the shells or whatever caught his eye.
Great fun on the beach, but few photos.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Jupiter, Florida hawk
This beautiful hawk was just sitting on the condo balcony. I didn't want to crop too severely, so I apologize for the railing.
Friday, January 14, 2011
bringing in the kite
Windy day at Jupiter Beach, Florida
It is windy but warm, in the 60s, ... pleasant day with no hat or gloves for this Long Island woman.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
winter sunrise sayville
The morning we left for Florida, we stopped by the bay in Sayville for a last look. It was cold and the sun was just rising. Great memory to take with us.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
southern veranda
southern veranda, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
More snow on the way. I'm getting ready for another Florida road-trip.
This image was taken in February of 2007, warm and pleasant weather.
Since that time, we've been back to Florida each winter.
I never thought I would be a person to enjoy Florida but I guess I was wrong.
Never say, "Never!"
You'd be surprised how your opinions change over time.
Just about now, with snow and cold and black ice,
I think of the pleasant temperature of the south.
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Saturday, January 01, 2011
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
snow family
Plenty of snow on Long Island...
Neighborhood kids were off from school, but were very productive!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
imagine
Thirty years ago, we lost someone special.
Was he really only 40 years old? It was a loss for everyone but I'm sure the under-30 crowd does not understand.
There is a commercial for Beatles music, now for iTunes, and it says, "The Beatles, they changed the world."
As a young girl, I knew that was true.
"We were all on this ship in the sixties, our generation, a ship going to discover the New World. And the Beatles were in the crow's nest of that ship."
John Lennon (1940-1980)
May he rest in peace...
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Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Cusco, Peru tilt-shift
Cusco, Peru tiltshift, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Does this look like a miniature village?
It's my first attempt at "tilt shift" effect in Photoshop.
The idea is to make an image look like a model miniature.
Here is a great YouTube tutorial:
Saturday, November 27, 2010
The Grange, Sayville
The Grange Buildings, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
The bare trees create shadows on the Grange buildings in Sayville.
We have our first real taste of winter as the temperature drops to the 30s. Brrrr.........Get out those hats, gloves and scarves!
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
No, this is not a turkey! It made me think of turkey, especially since I just finished the left-overs from yesterday's dinner. Hmmmmm....
Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Sayville, Long Island
There is something so pretty about a leaf-covered ground in autumn....
...everything orange, red and brown.
This photo was taken in a park in Sayville, near the bay. Not many people here on a cool autumn morning, except for the dog walkers and joggers.
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phragmites
fragmities, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Phragmites in November, dry and brown in color
I enjoy the autumn... the coolness in the air and the outdoor colors of orange and brown.
Long Island is a great place in the fall, never too cold.
I enjoy waiting for the migratory birds to pass through my yard and the parks nearby.
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sunset
sunset, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
Sunset in November
This photo was taken in November, a few years ago.
It is interesting to watch the setting sun as it changes position through autumn, each day setting more to the south than west.
In this photo the sun set just left of the Linden Tree. After December 21st, it begins to move to the right (north-west) and sets over the canal.
There are just subtle differences that let you know the seasons have changed, until the weather "slaps" you in the face and let's you know it really has arrived.
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Bill in fatigues
Bill in fatigues, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.This image is not for sale.
My father-in-law, William H Thorpe, died last week Oct. 30, 2010.
He was in the 446th bomb group during WWII stationed in England.
He never talked about it.
We found his war time photos and I'm so sorry I didn't ask more questions when I could.
Thursday is Veteran's Day.
If you have the opportunity, talk to a Veteran.
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Sunday, November 07, 2010
Central Park
The leaves are just beginning to turn in the city, always a little later than on Long Island.
Saturday, November 06, 2010
American Kestrel, captured
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
A photo op with my Nature & Wildlife Photographers group, rescued raptors.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Photography Exhibit
Do you love nature photography?
Well, if you do, don’t miss this show!
The NWPLI (Nature and Wildlife Photographers of Long Island) will have its annual Autumn Exhibition beginning
November 7th through December 5, 2010.
The reception, with refreshments, will be November 7th from 12noon-3pm.
It is being held at the
Castello di Borghese Winery in Cutchogue.
The exhibit will showcase the group’s best work in nature,
wildlife and landscape photography.
NWPLI has been awarded numerous honors for its work, most recently winning the Nature’s Best Photography International Awards (Camera Club Category) sponsored by Nature’s Best Photography Magazine.
The photography on display will include natural subjects that have been captured with digital and film cameras.
Photos are from Long Island's own natural surroundings.
Some selected images will also be available for purchase.
The Show will run from Sunday, November 7th - December 5th, 2010,
during winery hours.
For directions to Castello di Borghese…Click Here!
I hope you have the opportunity to stop by the exhibit on your yearly autumn visit to the wineries and to the pumpkin farms!
It’s nature photography at its best!
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Central Park model boats
We went to Central Park today to meet with some other photographers. It was just a day to connect with friends and take some outdoor photos. What a beautiful day! The sun was shining and it was warm and pleasant. The park was fairly crowded which I expect is the usual on a Sunday.
The is a photo of the Conservatory Water- A quiet pond on the east side of the park, most noted for its model sailboats.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Barn Owl, Captured
My group, NWPLI, (Nature and Wildlife Photographers of Long Island) met with an animal rescue group today for a chance to photograph some beautiful but otherwise difficult-to-capture raptors.
I'll be posting more from today's shoot soon!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Slideshow of Portugal images
I've been busy working on my travel images from Portugal.
Here is a slideshow of the first group of photos.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Talisman, Fire Island
I'm home.
I haven't posted a Long Island photo in so long, I thought I should to keep up with the local beauty.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
on the balcony
Sunrise from the Lisbon balcony.
I'm back home but already missing the early morning coffee on the balcony.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
decorated crab plate
This plate was attached to a wall at a ceramic shop. The town is Sangres, Portugal, at the very south-westerly end of Portugal, the town from which Vasco di Gama sailed across the Atlantic.
Friday, October 08, 2010
Palace of Estoi
Estoi, Portugal on the Algarve coast, this is a government run Pousada, restored palace.
See the information below!
Ceiling in the Palace of Estoi
Ceiling in the Palace of Estoi, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
One of the Pousadas of Poutugal, this is an old palace which has been remodeled and updated.
In the city of Estoi, read about it here!
Portugal has government owned Pousadas that are now luxury hotels, at a discount for senior citizens, over 60, in the off-season period.
This has been, and continues to be, a wonderful vacation in Portugal!
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Sunday, October 03, 2010
selling in Nazaré
selling in Nazaré, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
This older woman was selling dried figs and nuts in Nazaré, Portugal. It's an older fishing village with lots of character. One item they sell here is barnacles. They collect them from the sea, then cook them, and peel and eat. I haven't tried them yet but I know on Long Island, we scrape them off the bottom of the boat. I'll have to try them before I leave.
Another woman was selling fresh figs which are in season here in this area of Portugal. Nothing is sweeter than fresh ripe figs! Now I know why my grandparents, from southern Italy, grew fig trees in Brooklyn. The difference is that in Brooklyn, the trees needed to be protected in winter. They were pulled over, wrapped in tar paper and covered with a bucket. Sounds crazy? Well, I guess you just have had to been there....... Ripe figs are delicious!
Bicycles in Lisbon
This could be any US city, but it's Lisbon, Portugal.
The city has hills like San Francisco and a tram or trolley. Some of the buildings are much older since this is Europe, but there are modern buildings also.
The people are very friendly and we're having a good time speaking with the locals. From our experience here, they are happy to practice their English and we are using our limited Spanish and learning some Portuguese words. No problems what-so-ever understanding each other.
The Portuguese language is not what I expected. Some words look like Spanish and are familiar to me but it sounds very different, more like Greek or Russian (to my very untrained ear. Forgive me if this comment shows my ignorance! I'm not a language student.)
It's fun to travel and learn the differences and similarities that make us all human!
Lisbon Laundry
As in most cities of Europe, people dry laundry in the fresh air. This is a common European city scene.
Electricity is expensive and drying outdoors is so much more practical. How wasteful we are, drying in the electric or gas fueled clothes dryer!
Saturday, October 02, 2010
Fatima Sanctuary, Portugal
Inside the Fatima Sanctuary, Portugal, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
We are still traveling through Portugal, today going to towns of Fatima and Obidos.
Fatima's statue, "Our Lady of Fatima" has much significance for many who make the long journey to see this holy place.
See this link for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Fátima
Friday, October 01, 2010
Castelo dos Mouros
A castle in the hilltops, it's all climbing and steps to the top. They didn't tell you that in the guidebooks! It was a good workout and the view was spectacular!
Castle of the Moors: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_the_Moors
Lisbon building facade
The facade (or façade, in French) of many buildings, includes a balcony, tile work and some graffiti!
No Photoshop work on this photo. I'm working on my laptop in Portugal and have been using Picasa for edits.
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