I didn't think I could enjoy boating in Florida. After all, what could rival the great boating in the Great South Bay? I must say that Florida's Intracoastal waterway is a wonderful surprise. I'm enjoying every minute of my time here but I'm blessed in that I will return to Long Island and enjoy my Long Island boating once again.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Sunday, April 03, 2011
Jupiter sunrise
It seems that I'm drawn to taking sunrise shots. I guess I am. There is something so satisfying about seeing the start of another day. Our view, from our rented condo in Florida, faces east and the sunrises have been spectacular.
So forgive me for another sunrise image. I will soon be home, back to Long Island and will only see the sunrise if I get in my car and drive to the beach.
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Intracoastal boat house
The homes along the Intracoastal are huge and beautiful. I'll take the boat house!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
sunrise pier
The pier in Juno Beach is always a main attraction. Whether it be fishing, people watching, surfer watching or sunrise views, it's the place to go.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Juno sunrise
Took this shot this morning. It was all planned to have the sun right at the end of the pier!
There is this great free software which will help you plan your sunrise, sunset, & moonrise locations for the best shots on any given day. I'm lovin' it!
Here is the site: http://photoephemeris.com/
Saturday, March 19, 2011
pink super moonrise
The super-full-moon as it came up over the ocean, tonight March 19th. The pink hue is due to the haziness in the air.
I wanted to include the car for size reference. It was super!!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
HAPPY St. Patrick's Day!
Just a little decoration to celebrate the day!
On Long Island, it's a pretty big event holiday, with parades and lots of corned beef and cabbage. Many people even take off from work to participate in, or view, the NY City parade.
In Florida, the parades are smaller but the corned beef is just as plentiful!
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Our Local Hawk
Hawk, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
We have a visitor just about every afternoon. He sits on the condo balcony and watches the lawn below.
All of a sudden he will swoop down and catch a vole or field mouse.
It's wonderful to see!
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Jupiter Beach Police
Jupiter Beach Police, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
The police are ready!
Why are they riding all along the Jupiter/Juno Beach? Who knows?
I never see this much police presents on Fire Island. Maybe that's a good thing?
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Sunday, March 06, 2011
courtesan
Went to the Florida Renaissance Festival this weekend.
Many lovely costumes were worn for everyone's delight!
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
shoreline west panorama
The view on the Intracoastal through Jupiter....Two photos stitched. Just an example of some of the beautiful homes along the shore. The satellite view shows they all have pools on the Intracoastal.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Florida Intracoastal at Hobe Sound
Florida Intracoastal at Hobe Sound at the Jonathan Dickinson State Park
It's a beautiful boat-ride up and down the Intracoastal in this area of Florida. All natural areas show the way undeveloped Florida used to look!
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...
~
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.
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