Connetquot State Park, Oakdale, Long Island, NY
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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