Such a cutie!
Our Florida stay is coming to an end. It seems the winter went so, so fast!
Time does fly when you're having fun!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
gecko
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Ruth, at 90
Ruth is visiting us here in Florida. She traveled by plane, with a friend, and loves the warm sunshine. Doesn't she look great for 90?
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Daylight Savings Time, 2012
Don't forget to advance the time by one hour.
"Spring ahead, fall behind" should help you remember! We lost the hour but will find it again in autumn.
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Sunday, March 04, 2012
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Florida.
It was a hot day, already 75 by 9am. It eventually reached 85. This park is the true "old" undeveloped Florida. There are hiking trails, camp sites, and boating (up the Loxahatchee River) and more.
Saturday, March 03, 2012
alligator skin
Saw a wild alligator in Jonathan Dickinson State Park today. Couldn't get too close but had my 80-400 lens!
Thursday, March 01, 2012
building muscle
Another paddleboarder. Very popular here in Florida, it must be great exercise; just look at her muscles!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
osprey waiting
Went back to see if the osprey was still there. We couldn't see into the nest but a nest is there and this one was waiting patiently for his/her mate. The other osprey arrived with food, left it and flew away.
I do hope I get to photograph some chicks!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
ICW "Catillac"
A play on words or poor spelling??
Don't know, but this beautiful boat just passed us by creating a huge wake!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Manatee with Paddleboarders
Popular sport here in Florida, paddleboarding. In this case a family was visited by a manatee!
Friday, February 24, 2012
mating osprey
Today, we saw dolphin in the Intracoastal and a pair of nesting, mating osprey!
Awesome!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Florida boating
The boats here in Palm Beach County are huge! When we go out in our rental "boat club" boat, I feel like an ant in an elephant parade!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Jupiter Lighthouse
Jupiter, Florida
An annual event, couples can go to the top of the lighthouse after it is closed to the general public. Champagne, chocolate and the sunset are all private, (except for the tour guide who is standing nearby!). It's a fund-raiser but gives a romantic evening a new meaning. My husband and I shared the moment by snapping a photo every nano-second. Very romantic??!!
Friday, February 10, 2012
stormy pier
Juno Beach pier, Florida
We are having some cloudy weather and rain this week in Florida.
© 2012 Alida Thorpe. All rights reserved.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
white egret
Finally went out to photograph some birds today. Of course, I forgot to take another lens so I was somewhat limited. I guess I need to recheck my camera gear!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Vagabond and the Lighthouse
I really haven't been taking or posting many photos recently. Oh, you've noticed?
It's a fact of life that at some point, a person's "focus" changes.
The purchase of a Florida condo, for winter cold-weather escapes, has us spending all of our energy (and money) into getting settled, buying furniture, and making friends.
I keep saying that as soon as we're settled, I'll once again search out locations and wildlife to photograph. Soon, really, I will!
Thanks for continuing to stop by and visit here.
In the meantime, you can check out my images for Google Earth and Maps at Panoramio.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Get ready for Football
Super Bowl Sunday and the family will watch the game. My job? Make some yummy food that can be eaten in the living room, with no utensils, without making a big mess!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Blowing Rocks Beach
Looking south at Blowing Rocks Beach Park. There were some people swimming today, even with the clouds.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Day Break
Another beautiful morning with a promise of perfect weather. Florida in winter is wonderful. I can sleep with all the windows open and no insects!
Photo is: Day Break over Jupiter Island and the Intra-coastal.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Waiting for the Bridge
Large boats are waiting for the bridge opening in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Village of North Palm Beach bridge
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Florida egret
In Florida, egrets are like Long Island seagulls. They hang around the buildings looking for food.
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Pier 17 NYC
View from the Brooklyn Bridge.
Just love my trips into the city. Driving and parking is always such a hassle but not too bad on weekends if you stay away from mid-town.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Dreaming of a white Christmas?
from 2009
A snowy trail in Connetquot State Park, Oakdale, Long Island, NY
No snowy Christmas this year.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Rain on screen
Early morning sunrise in Florida. The intracoastal is in the foreground and the ocean in the distance. It rained the night before but the day has the promise of sunshine. Florida sunshine.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
lifeguard station
The year-round people in Florida think it's just too cold to go to the beach. After all, this is their winter. Me? It feels like June in New York. I'm ready for the sand and sunshine!
Friday, December 09, 2011
Florida dreaming
Back in the 1960s, I did some California Dreaming. It was the place to be (our culture of the time said) and I couldn't get there. Just a young teenager with strict parents, it didn't matter that it was 1967 and the "summer of love." For this little girl from Brooklyn, it was "stay home and help your mother!"
Well, now that I'm older, I'm not going to California, but Florida. Warm weather, sunshine and tax breaks for retirees. Who knew?
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Winter Beach Walk
The days have been cold but not terrible. What better way to "cheat" the season, than taking a walk on the beach?
Sunday, December 04, 2011
My Winter Friend
Our big blue friend, the Great Blue Heron as he is known, comes to visit us every winter. We sometimes see him in other seasons, but I think he like it here in winter, tucking himself out of the wind.Saturday, December 03, 2011
bridges
...from my Robert Moses Bridge series.
How many different images can you get of the bridge and roadway?
Thursday, December 01, 2011
noon
Where does the time go? It's December and the holidays are here with the crazy pace of shopping and preparations. Did we just bring in the year 2000 with the Y2K scare? Seems like yesterday! Now that's scary!!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
beach grass
Davis Park, Fire Island
My last trip to Fire Island for the winter. The boat is out of the water, cleaned and wrapped. Time to think of holidays and winter, but we'll be back in spring!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Let the eating frenzy begin.....
Lots to be thankful for....family, friends, good food. Hope you have a wonderful day!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Macy's
The shopping craziness has begun. Does it get you stressed and uneasy?
This is Macy's in Manhattan. I used to work here part-time while in college. I took the train from Brooklyn, often getting home very late at night. As a "floater" cashier, I had to close up the registers which meant counting up the money and making sure it matched the receipts. Then the next day's cash drawer had to be set up.
It wasn't all automated and computerized the way it is now. Cash registers didn't tell you the exact change. Money had to be counted out when returned to the customers. There are few cashiers who can do that today!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
duck box
Built by a neighbor, a few years ago, the box sits in the phragmites. I've never actually seen a duck in the nesting box but we do have plenty of ducks on the river. It is my understanding that this is built specifically for Wood Ducks, and we mainly see Mallards here. At this time of year, the Buffleheads come to visit, migrating through Long Island, and away from the windy Great South Bay.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
thank our veterans
A thank you to our veterans and their families for sacrifices they have made!
Thank you!
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Field on the High Line
Walking the High Line....Yes, this is New York City.
Click here to find out more about this man made park!
Saturday, November 05, 2011
Arboretum bench
Just a walk through the arboretum, on a beautiful autumn day. The leaves are not as vibrant this year due to hurricane Irene and the heavy ice storm last week. Many trees are bare and any leaves on the trees are just a drab brown color. In spite of the lack of color, it does have its beauty!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Browns River
Browns River, looking south to the Great South Bay. This is considered a watershed area and protected by the DEC. There is still areas of Long Island that are relatively undeveloped and natural to protect our water supply. Thank the environmentalists and government agencies for protecting our watershed areas and keeping things natural for our enjoyment!
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