Long Island Photos

dock in fog

2012-01-24T23:09:00.001-05:00

dock in fog, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Patchogue, NY, a dock in the fog on the Great South Bay

Patchogue Gazebo

2012-01-22T00:01:00.003-05:00

Patchogue Gazebo, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

View west from Shorefront Park, Patchogue, NY

deer on FI

2012-01-22T00:01:00.001-05:00

deer on FI, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

gull on Fire Island

2012-01-22T00:00:00.001-05:00

gull on Fire Island, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

new year lighthouse

2012-01-13T08:24:00.001-05:00

new year lighthouse, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

sunrise, New Year's Day 2008.

Winter is Dead

2012-01-07T20:11:00.001-05:00

Winter is Dead, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Not for another 3 months!

sunset on the river

2011-12-28T08:37:00.001-05:00

sunset on the river, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

The furthest south that the sun will set from this location. It's on the move........

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T06:52:00.001-05:00

Merry Christmas!, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

2011-12-23T06:07:00.001-05:00

Bryan's Bridge, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Bryan's Bridge

lighthouse on Fire Island

2011-12-10T07:00:00.001-05:00

lighthouse on Fire Island, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

With new construction at the lighthouse, this view is no longer the same.

Sayville, Long Island

2011-12-07T04:50:00.000-05:00

Winter Beach Walk

2011-12-05T14:35:00.001-05:00

winter visitor

2011-12-04T14:22:00.000-05:00

A Long Island regular.....

Carmens River

2011-12-01T21:27:00.001-05:00

Carmens River, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Carmens River, Long Island in autumn

ebenezer scrooge

2011-12-01T12:08:00.001-05:00

ebenezer scrooge, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

A humorous touch from a local law office!

Long Island winter berries

2011-12-01T12:07:00.001-05:00

red winter berries, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

sayville at night

2011-11-28T20:10:00.001-05:00

sayville at night, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Town Park and Marina on the Great South Bay, Sayville, Long Island, NY

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T07:03:00.001-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Riverhead, Long Island

2011-11-22T07:11:00.002-05:00

Riverhead, Long Island, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Winter on Long Island

Suffolk County Park in Riverhead

Indian Island, Suffolk County Park
The marsh at Meeting House Creek

Shopping craziness

2011-11-22T07:05:00.001-05:00

Macy's, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

The shopping craziness has begun. Does it get you stressed and uneasy?
This photo is of Macy's in Manhattan.

Duck Box

2011-11-16T07:32:00.003-05:00

duck box, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

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.

thank our veterans

2011-11-11T08:37:00.001-05:00

our veterans, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

A thank you to our veterans and their families for sacrifices they have made!
Thank you!

Arboretum bench

2011-11-05T07:06:00.002-04:00

Arboretum bench, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

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!

Dutch Christmas at Meadow Croft, 2011

2011-10-31T06:58:00.002-04:00

“A DUTCH CHRISTMAS AT MEADOW CROFT”

Bayport Heritage Association invites all local-area residents to their DUTCH CHRISTMAS AT MEADOW CROFT, which will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3rd, and 4th, 2011, at the Meadow Croft estate located at 299 Middle Road at Brown’s River on the Bayport Sayville border.

Meadow Croft is the 1891 estate of John E. Roosevelt and family. The Roosevelts were, of course, Dutch by ancestry. The house will be decorated in a Victorian/Edwardian motif with beautiful wreaths, poinsettias and greenery magnificently reminiscent of a hundred years ago and tied in with a Dutch flavor.

Musical selections will be played on the original Roosevelt grand piano filling the house with the music of the season.

Upstairs, special exhibits, including electric trains, teddy bears, dolls, vintage clothing, woodcarvings, old-time toys, and Christmas specialties, will be on display for public enjoyment.

Hot chocolate and cookies will add to the coziness of the occasion. St. Nicholas, the Dutch version of Santa Claus, will be there to look up individual children’s names in his ledger and he’ll find out who’s been ‘naughty and nice’ in 2011.

This Dutch Christmas at Meadow Croft is open from noon to 4 PM both days. Admission is only $5 for adults and $3 for seniors & children age 4-12. Not suitable for children under 4 years of age.
All the decorations will be raffled off.

Info: 631-363-6487

Great South Bay islands

2011-10-26T23:18:00.001-04:00

Great South Bay islands, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Aerial shot just west of the Robert Moses Bridge...

Browns River

2011-10-20T22:06:00.001-04:00

Browns River, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Browns River, looking south to the Great South Bay. The river is the boundary between Sayville (on the right, west side) and Bayport (on the left, east of the river).

Jones Beach "Pencil"

2011-10-19T06:29:00.001-04:00

Jones Beach "Pencil", a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

A black & white version....

Carmens River

2011-10-16T07:55:00.001-04:00

Carmens River, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

The Carmen's River of Brookhaven, Long Island in autumn 2008

In another week or two, we will have this color.

Eurasian Eagle-owl, captured

2011-10-16T07:53:00.001-04:00

Eurasian Eagle-owl, captured, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Eurasian Eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

Barred Owl, captured

2011-10-16T07:52:00.001-04:00

Barred Owl, captured, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Barred Owl (Strix varia)

Autumn Trail

2011-10-12T08:33:00.003-04:00

Autumn Trail, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Connetquot River at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in autumn

Autumn Connetquot River

2011-10-12T08:33:00.001-04:00

Autumn Connetquot River, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Autumn, Connetquot River at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum

dahlia

2011-09-29T13:52:00.001-04:00

dahlia, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

From the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Oakdale, NY.

The Dahlia Garden is located in the easterly end of the park behind the Cow Barn. It was planted and is maintained by the LONG ISLAND DAHLIA SOCIETY. There are currently approximately 500 plants and over 400 varieties. This is one of the largest dahlia gardens on the east coast. The garden peaks in September and October. The LIDS holds flower shows at the Arboretum in the fall of each year. Membership in the society is available. For further information contact the Arboretum at 631-581-1002.

Bayard Cutting Arboretum

2011-09-21T08:10:00.001-04:00

pollen & bee, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

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!

grape vine

2011-09-18T09:34:00.001-04:00

grape vine, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

After Labor Day

2011-09-13T06:45:00.002-04:00

parking by the bay, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

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!

Ground Zero

2011-09-11T15:41:00.001-04:00

Ground Zero Cross, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Port Jefferson ferry

2011-09-09T08:50:00.001-04:00

Port Jeff ferry, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

The rain finally stopped long enough to walk around Port Jefferson.

House Tour, Long Island

2011-09-05T07:37:00.001-04:00

the living room, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

The Bayport Heritage Association is having their 25th Autumn House Tour, Sunday, October 16th.
Tickets are $25 per person and all proceeds go to the Bayport Heritage Association.
You can buy tickets by mail. Send checks to:
Bayport Heritage Association
PO Box 4
Bayport, NY 11705

or you can buy the tickets beginning October 1st, at the following locations:
•Country Junque on Middle Road
•Bayport Flower House
•Bayport-Blue Point Library

Homes in Bayport and Blue Point are featured, including the estate home designed by George B Post, architect of the NY Stock Exchange.

Refreshments will be served at the Meadow Croft estate, on Middle Road, Sayville.

For information, contact:
Jaci Montgomery
mont4@optonline.net
631-419-6044

Brown's River floods the street

2011-08-30T08:15:00.001-04:00

flooding river, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

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.

fishing offshore

2011-08-23T06:55:00.001-04:00

fishing offshore, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Race Rock Light

2011-08-23T06:54:00.005-04:00

Race Rock Light, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

For information about this lighthouse: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_Rock_Light

Little Gull Lighthouse

2011-08-23T06:54:00.004-04:00

Little Gull pano, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Located where Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound meet. Built in 1806.

Race Rock Lighthouse

2011-08-22T11:22:00.001-04:00

Race Rock Lighthouse, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

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!

Fire Island Beach

2011-08-19T07:55:00.002-04:00

Fire Island Beach, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

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!

neighborhood barn animals

2011-08-14T08:30:00.002-04:00

our visitors, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

It's a long story.....
Read about it on my blog here:
http://longislandwoman.blogspot.com/2011/08/our-visitors.html

sailing race

2011-08-12T08:40:00.001-04:00

sailing race, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Last night (August 11, 2011) on the Great South Bay

George B Post home

2011-08-04T14:47:00.001-04:00

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.

Click here for more information about him.

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 email me, alidathorpe[at]gmail.com, 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.

Bellport Art Show

2011-07-31T08:24:00.002-04:00

Muttontown Preserve, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

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:

http://www.phoenixartsgallery.com/directions.html

Hope you will stop by and see the amazing photography of NWPLI, the Nature and Wildlife Photographers of Long Island.

Thank you!

Marine Fuel

2011-07-25T12:43:00.003-04:00

Marine Fuel, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Captree marsh

2011-07-25T12:43:00.001-04:00

Captree marsh, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Captree Princess

2011-07-19T11:05:00.001-04:00

Captree Princess, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Captree Fishing Boats

2011-07-19T11:04:00.001-04:00

Captree fishtale, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Captree State Park and Marina

coming home

2011-07-13T22:39:00.001-04:00

coming home, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Belmont Park Racetrack

Quaiapen from Watch Hill

2011-07-08T08:10:00.002-04:00

Quaiapen from Watch Hill, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Ferry leaving Watch Hill on Fire Island

Swim Flags

2011-07-07T21:58:00.002-04:00

Swim Flags, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Swim in the green...
Almost every year people drown in the ocean off Fire Island. Sometimes the waves and rip-currents are too strong and people aren't prepared. There are no lifeguards in some areas. Swim in the green flagged areas!

Fire Island Springtime

2011-07-07T15:21:00.002-04:00

Fire Island Springtime, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

The pastel colors of new growth on the Fire Island sand dunes

This shot was taken from above the vegetation. Under this canopy is deer, fox, racoons...

Fire Island Deer

2011-07-06T07:52:00.002-04:00

Fire Island Deer, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Deer on Fire Island at the Fire Island National Seashore

Happy July 4th!

2011-07-03T05:36:00.002-04:00

flag on the stern, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Belmont Park Racetrack

2011-06-29T08:18:00.002-04:00

final turn bw, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

The final turn at Belmont Racetrack, Elmont, NY

bluejay on a stick

2011-06-17T19:09:00.001-04:00

bluejay on a stick, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

A visit to the bird-feeder...

white flower

2011-06-15T08:35:00.002-04:00

white flower, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

We have this as a ground cover in the garden.

Can anyone help with an ID?

I forgot the name and can't seem to find it under

"ground covers" or "small white flowers."

Sunset, Great South Bay

2011-06-13T21:39:00.002-04:00

Sunset, Great South Bay, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Laura Lee and bridge

2011-06-12T09:15:00.002-04:00

Laura Lee and bridge, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Laura Lee is just one of the fishing boats out of Captree State Park.

American Robin (Turdus migratorius)

2011-06-08T23:25:00.002-04:00

Robin, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

spinnaker

2011-06-05T20:52:00.002-04:00

spinnaker, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

A nice evening sail on the Great South Bay.

Parade Ready

2011-05-30T06:46:00.002-04:00

Parade Ready, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Memorial Day parade in Bayport, Long Island, NY, today, 11am

Memorial Day

2011-05-28T07:04:00.002-04:00

Memorial Day, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Calverton National Cemetery
Long Island, NY
~~~~~
In memory of those we have lost.....

sunset boat ride

2011-05-26T08:00:00.001-04:00

sunset boat ride, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Finally, a sunny day and evening!

Northern Cardinal Male

2011-05-21T07:17:00.001-04:00

Northern Cardinal Male, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

A male Northern Cardinal

Now if only the sun would shine!

Weather

2011-05-18T05:44:00.001-04:00

Weather, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Think of the storm roaming the sky uneasily
like a dog looking for a place to sleep in,
listen to it growling.
-Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979), U.S. poet

Living on the river keeps me connected to the changes in weather. A minor drop in temperature, a sudden appearance of clouds, an increase of wind speed....it is always obvious and can't be ignored.

I rarely listen to a weather report. All I have to do is step outside, feel, smell, and experience the air .

FI Lighthouse

2011-05-16T17:58:00.001-04:00

FI Lighthouse, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Fire Island Lighthouse, Long Island, NY

gull

2011-05-16T17:56:00.001-04:00

gull, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

flight

2011-05-14T07:45:00.001-04:00

flight, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

lighthouse

2011-05-07T06:52:00.001-04:00

lighthouse, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

three gulls

2011-05-07T06:51:00.001-04:00

three gulls, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Fire Island

Sailboats on the River

2011-05-03T07:25:00.001-04:00

Sailboats on the River, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

from the bow

2011-05-03T07:24:00.001-04:00

from the bow, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

I'm thinking of the upcoming boating season. This shot is from summer 2005. Peconic Bay, calm day, no wind, beautiful clouds, and we flew across the water.
*******
Used for the cover of the International Boat Show of Perth, Australia. It was printed huge and included as the insert of their newspapers.

ready for spring planting

2011-05-02T07:05:00.001-04:00

ready for spring planting, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

At the Peconic Herb Farm, Long Island, NY
Visit their website...Peconic River Herb Farm. They sell unusual or difficult to find plants, but no mail order.