Barred Owl (Strix varia)
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
dahlia
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.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
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!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
After Labor Day
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
Friday, September 9, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
House Tour, Long Island
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
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Brown's River floods the street
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.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Fire Island Beach
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!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
neighborhood barn animals
It's a long story.....
Read about it on my blog here:
http://longislandwoman.blogspot.com/2011/08/our-visitors.html
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
George B Post home
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 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.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Bellport Art Show
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
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Swim Flags
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
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...
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
white flower
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."
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Weather
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 .
Monday, May 16, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
from the bow
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.
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Used for the cover of the International Boat Show of Perth, Australia. It was printed huge and included as the insert of their newspapers.
Monday, May 2, 2011
ready for spring planting
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.
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