Lots of boat traffic on the river in hot weather. My husband and I usually stay off the water when it's this busy and wait until the weekdays when it's less hectic.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Ferry Returns
Another week of hot weather and the best place to be is on the water.
This ferry is returning from Fire Island.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Muttontown Preserve
Muttontown Preserve, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
We went to the Preserve today to take photos of wildflowers and were disappointed.
The drought has the meadow very brown and dry and almost void of flowers.
Also, I was surprised at the maintenance at the Nassau County Muttontown Preserve.
The trails were not groomed and we had to walk through high grass with poison ivy.
I guess it is kept as natural as possible, after all, it is a "preserve" and as wild as you would expect of undeveloped Long Island land.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Van Wyck-Lefferts Tidal Mill
Van Wyck-Lefferts Tidal Mill, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
A rare "tidal mill" in Hungtington Harbor, in the town of Lloyd Harbor. Built 1793-1797.
The only access is by boat or through private property. It is owned by the Nature Conservancy.
Read about the history of the mill.
More info: click here
and here.
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Tara and Sean, wedding
Tara and Sean, wedding, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.
My first... and probably last wedding. It was quite the experience and I now have even more respect for wedding photographers. It was a lot of work and I wasn't prepared for all the lighting, and other, challenges.
I did this for Tara, the bride, our family friend.
I watched her grow up from when she moved in next door at 2 years old.
It was a small, simple church wedding. She wore her mother's wedding dress from the 1970s and was absolutely beautiful!
I enjoyed the experience and know that I helped make her day special.
Best wishes, Tara and Sean!
Monday, July 05, 2010
July 4th sunset on the Great South Bay
Last night, at Davis Park, ...waiting for the fireworks to begin!
They were spectacular!
I tried to take some photos of the Grucci fireworks from the boat, but the water was too rough for the camera to be still.
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Belmont Race Track
Went to Belmont Race Track yesterday with my Photography Meetup group. Lots of fun and a barbeque picnic in the designated picnic area. I bet $20 on various horses in a few races and came home with $4! The odds are probably no better than the stock market! LOL
It was a great group of people who are involved in photography and we had a great day!
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!
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