Went to visit family in Wisconsin.
Didn't know the Great Lakes could look like the ocean. New information for me! This is Lake Michigan on a mildly windy day. Waves, rocks, driftwood...It looked just like the Atlantic Ocean!
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Lake Michigan
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
pollen & bee
The dahlia garden at the Cutting Arboretum in Oakdale is at its peak. Take a ride over there and view the beautiful dahlias! There are also lots of bees but don't worry. They won't be interested in you with so many colorful flowers available!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
praying mantis 2
According to wikipedia:
"Close up image of a mantis' face (Archimantis latistyla) showing its compound eyes and labrum. The structure of the compound eye creates the illusion of a small pupil."
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
grape vine
North Fork Wineries grape vine
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We took a car ride out to the North Fork Wineries and made a few stops to sample some Long Island wines.
I volunteered to be the designated driver so I kept busy by photographing the grape vines and scenery.
A few vines still had their dark red/purple grapes.
Luckily hurricane Irene did not spoil the grapes although you could see the salt water damage on the grape leaves.
It was a beautiful day for a drive and it always amazes me at the vast areas of agricultural land still there on the east end.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
parking by the bay
There is something so different about the air once Labor Day arrives. The sky has less haze and more fluffy clouds. The coolness in the air has that almost autumn feel. It is one of the best times on Long Island!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
Port Jeff ferry
The rain finally stopped long enough to walk around Port Jefferson. We love to watch the huge, powerful ferry turn in the harbor loaded with so many cars. Don't you wonder how something so heavy can float? I know why, but it always amazes me. I feel the same when I see a heavy plane take off and fly. Doesn't seem possible, but it is. Just amazing!
Monday, September 05, 2011
blue 5, the color series
Every once in awhile, I participate in a little project. It motivates the creativity, since I'm always taking photos and sometimes feel like there is nothing new to photograph in my everyday life. This week the project was color! Here are three photos, blue, violet and orange.
Friday, September 02, 2011
Fire Island beach
Leaving Davis Park, a police patrol rides along the beach.
I've spent the last three days on the beach and the weather was perfect! My thinking is that I needed to squeeze in all the beach I could get since Labor Day is here and the weather will quickly cool down. Perfect weather!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
flooding river
Hope you all recover soon!
The flood water has receded but many of you are without power. In this photo, taken on Sunday, the water pours out of the river onto a residential street.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Race Rock Lighthouse
One of the lighthouses on our Lighthouse Cruise out of Greenport.
One of the engineers of Race Rock Lighthouse, Captain Thomas Albertson Scott, also built the seawall at Governors Island and the foundation for the Statue of Liberty.
It was a great cruise!
One of the engineers of Race Rock Lighthouse, Captain Thomas Albertson Scott, also built the seawall at Governors Island and the foundation for the Statue of Liberty.
It was a great cruise!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
North Dumpling, Fishers Island
North Dumpling Lighthouse was one of the lighthouses we saw on our Lighthouse Cruise. It leaves from Greenport. Check it out: http://www.eastendseaport.org/cruises.htm
Friday, August 19, 2011
beach grass
The weather has been beautiful. The ocean waves have been calm and the water warm. It's been perfect beach weather, but last night's storm gave us a reality check. Enjoy the summer while you can!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
our visitors
The lamb and goat story...
On Wednesday, we were visited by a small lamb and goat. Thinking they just wandered from a neighbor's yard (some homes here are on one acre or more), we sent them back into the direction from where they came. Two hours later a Suffolk County police officer knocked on the door, looking for a lamb and goat. We told him that we saw the animals but they were no longer here.
An hour later, the goat and lamb returned. I called the police to inform them and the police sent three cars and three officers, one with the SPCA division. This was about 3pm on Wednesday. The men used our patio furniture to contain the animals in one area of the yard, near the canal, to limit their wandering.
They tried to find the owners of the animals with no success.
My husband and I had to leave by 7pm, so we left the two animals and three officers and a pile of patio chairs next to the canal in our back yard.
We returned at 9pm only to find the animals on our driveway, no police or SPCA, and a missing chair. Where could the chair be? In the canal of course!
Apparently, having no way to remove the animals and nowhere to place them, the officers left. The animals stayed and pushed their way out, sending one of our patio chairs into the water.
Next morning, the animals, still very comfortable in my yard, were eating my annuals and shrubbery. I called the SPCA again. After answering 20 questions from someone who obviously didn't know what I'm talking about, they eventually call me back and explained the situation. They cannot take the animals. There is no placement for them, and according to the lieutenant "...they called every farm, petting zoo and animal rescue group on Long Island and no one can take these farm animals..." I will just have to wait.
Friday morning, the cute little goat and lamb are still here. (We are becoming attached to them, honestly, but still don't want them here.) No calls from the police or SPCA either. I make, what happens to be, my last call to the SPCA. I answer another 20 questions and I'm told they will call me back.
I never get a return call. The SPCA and/or the police never returned my call!
By the end of the day, realizing I was on my own and there would be no help from a government agency, I start calling my animal-loving friends. Our friend Gail knows of a group, the Double D Bar Ranch. They rescue farm animals. We call them and in about one hour, they travel from Manorville to Bayport and pick up the animals. No problem!
Check out their web site. http://doubledbarranch.org/
Rich and Gay Devoe came and gently captured the animals with their bare hands.
Placed them into the back of an SUV and drove away!
The Double D Bar Ranch was set up to provide homes for prior abused or unwanted farm animals. This Is a Non-profit Organization 501 (c) (3) Approved. (All Donations Are Tax Deductible and All Funds Received go to the Animals. No Salaries or Administration Fees Are Taken, according to their web site.)
They are located at:
344 Wading River Road
Manorville, NY 11949-3444
Phone (631) 878-4106
Fax (631) 874-4024
Cell (631) 513-6828
I am writing about this and posting this to make everyone aware of these generous animal-caring people.
I want to thank them for responding so quickly and taking the animals in a loving and gentle way.
Thank you Rich and Gay!
If you'd like to help them, check out their website.
Read the stories and contribute a donation or volunteer to help!
Friday, August 12, 2011
great south bay race
Last night (August 11, 2011) on the Great South Bay
A beautiful night on the water, calm breezes and warm temperatures.
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Home of George B Post
I had an interesting day today.
Since I am on the House Tour committee for the Bayport Heritage Association, I toured the house built by George B Post.
The home, the Littlewood Estate, built 1896, is now for sale.
Since it is such a historic house and built by a well-known architect, the Heritage Association wanted to have it shown to the public.
It is not known what the new owner will do, how the house will change or even if it will remain standing (Yikees!).
It is a beautiful old home, with 9 bedrooms, servants quarters, trunk room, full basement and attic. It needs much updating but the right owner can do it justice and return this to the masterpiece it once was.
My wish is for its preservation, of course.
If you'd like to go on the Hour Tour, October 16, 2011, please comment to this post and I will send you more information to buy tickets, $25. There will be 5 or 6 homes on the tour as well as refreshments at the estate of Meadow Croft.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Phoenix Art Gallery, Bellport
This photo is for sale, on canvas, 14x14", at the Phoenix Gallery, Bellport. Canvas wrapped and ready to hang, profits go to the Brookhaven Arts Council.
Click here for address and directions:
Hope you will stop by and see the amazing photography of NWPLI, the Nature and Wildlife Photographers of Long Island.
Thank you!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
bridges and causeway
The view from the Captree State Park fishing pier...
A beautiful night to watch the sunset!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Moon and the Lighthouse
The moon finally showed itself from behind the clouds.
Software to show the exact location of moon rise, had it scheduled to appear right behind the lighthouse.
I was all ready in the perfect location, only to have the clouds prevent me from getting the shot I wanted.
There will always be another moon rise over the lighthouse, but maybe not in a location I can access.
Marine Fuel
Captree State Park
We went to take photos of the full moon rising and had the added bonus of watching the sunset!
Software to help determine the exact location of each sun and moon rise and set, helped me decide exactly where to stand to see the moon rise behind the Fire Island Lighthouse. Then the moon rose exactly on schedule, only to have it hidden by clouds.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
William -8 weeks old
My beautiful, pleasant grandson William
The progression of his birthmark (hermangioma).
william's hermangioma
My beautiful, pleasant grandson William
A vascular birthmark that only shows after the first few weeks of birth. We saw a specialist in NYC and William will need surgery to remove it when he gets older. It's not life-threatening but for cosmetic purposes it will be removed.
Friday, July 08, 2011
Quaiapen from Watch Hill
Love this time of year, the beach, boating and warm weather. Love Long Island too!
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Sunday, July 03, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Agrigento
Just looking at some old photos. This one from my trip to Sicily in 2007.
My mother's parents were from Agrigento. I never got to meet them but the people in this city are wonderful. One lady wanted to know why I was walking around with a short-sleeve shirt. It was 65 degrees F (about 20 C) and the Sicilians were wearing winter coats. I was so warm and over-heated from walking up and down those many hills and steps.
Every street twists and turns and brings you to another hill or staircase through an alley-way. I loved it!!!
It was Sunday and I could hear the pots banging in the kitchens, and ladies speaking Italian...and the smells!....wonderful tomato sauce cooking for Sunday dinner. It brought back wonderful memories from my old Brooklyn.
Agrigento, Sicily
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The Bugle Man
The Bugle Man, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.
I thought the bugle sound to start the races was a recording, until I saw this guy. Cute tie, no?!
Have you been to Belmont recently? You can picnic right there on the grounds and even barbecue in the fenced picnic area that also has tables and umbrellas.
I recommend that you look into this for small parties and family gatherings, unless of course you can't control your gambling.
We met here with a group of Long Island photographers to socialize and take photos of the horses and races.
It was a great day!
I didn't lose a dime, but then I didn't bet any money either. In my opinion, I was the biggest winner.
Good friends, good food and just enough excitement!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Belmont Racetrack
Our yearly visit to the racetrack with the Long Island Photographers Meetup group. Fun day, as usual, with a great group of people.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Drive to the north fork, LI
We took a ride out east to the north fork this week. The weather has not been great but we needed a change of scenery. This winery is in Jamesport, a beautiful area of farms and vineyards. People often stop at the wineries for "wine tasting" events, but it's really an excuse to be out in the more rural areas of Long Island.
Claudio's in Greenport is another summer destination.
Walk through the old town and stop and have lunch on the dock of Claudio's.
It's a nice way to spend the day!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Happy Fathers' Day
Happy Fathers' Day, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.
Happy Fathers Day!
Hope you have good memories and that you enjoy the day.
The man on the right is my dad. He was born 1908 and died 1994. In this photo, he's with his mother, my brother Peter (about 7) and the baby is my brother Greg, 1946.
On the TV news just now, they asked people on the street, "What words of advice did your father give you?" Well, I had to think about that a moment. There weren't many but here are the ones I remember:
- Don't mix your alcohol. Drink scotch, it won't make you sick.
- Don't eat chopped meat dishes in restaurants. You never know what's in it.
- Plant marigolds with your vegetables; it keeps the bugs away.
- You can have fun when you're married, just don't tell your husband.
Really, he said that.
I still miss him.
Happy Fathers Day Dad!
Hope you all have a great day!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
touch of heather
touch of heather, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.
Long Island in Spring
Such a beautiful time of year here on Long Island. The flowers are all in bloom and show their rich colors against the green leaves and blue sky. Beautiful.
The weather has not been typical of our springtime weather though. Cooler than usual and lots of rain and fog, it's not what you would expect. We just keep waiting for better weather.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Thursday, June 09, 2011
dragon fly or damsel?
I don't know the names of all the varieties of dragon flies and damselflies, but thought this one was a beauty. I wish I had gotten the bright blue "tail" sharper, but I think he was vibrating this end to attract the females!
"Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but the adults can be differentiated by the fact that the wings of most damselflies are held along, and parallel to, the body when at rest."
So I guess this is a damselfly!
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Robin
Found this guy while shooting with my friend Michelle at Sunken Meadow Park. Beautiful day today, just a little too warm, so we stopped shooting by 11am!
Sunday, June 05, 2011
spinnaker
We took a nice evening sail last night on the Great South Bay. This guy was sailing with the wind behind him.
Saturday, June 04, 2011
female cardinal
One year ago today, this photo was chosen for Flickr.com's Explore page. Still one of my favorites!
Under construction
Please bear with me while I rework this site.
I tried to update the features, since I've had this exact blog layout since 2005. It is time. :-(
Unfortunately, just changing one item, causes a chain reaction and now I have to change everything.
I'm trying to keep the same colors and appearance as the old site which may take some time.
Thank you!
I tried to update the features, since I've had this exact blog layout since 2005. It is time. :-(
Unfortunately, just changing one item, causes a chain reaction and now I have to change everything.
I'm trying to keep the same colors and appearance as the old site which may take some time.
Thank you!
Fire Island Maid, Ferry to Fire Island
Brown's River, Sayville
As the weather improves, boat rides to Fire Island are more frequent and enjoyable.
Friday, June 03, 2011
Mother-in-law
Mother-in-law Ruth came to visit and had a wonderful time!
Eighty-nine years old, she even went into the hot-tub!
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