2008 Farewell

As 2008 sails off into the sunset we yearn for a less chaotic, more peaceful and healthy New Year.

Toy Land

More from Dyker Heights... (see previous posts)

Angels In Brooklyn

The lights of Dyker Heights...so many shots to go through after our tour of the holiday displays! See the post below for more... (check out the larger views by clicking on the image)

Christmas In Brooklyn

There has been a great deal of media hype about the electric celebration of the season in the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn. After first hand observation, I must admit that the reviews are indeed accurate! For several blocks one can see a dazzling display of neighbor out-doing neighbor in what has become a rite of the holiday season. As Christmas slowly fades in the rear view mirror I was impresssed, amused, and fortunate to experience the results of what must have been hours of preparation.

Dyker Heights Display

Over the top for sure, every shrub, lamp post and railing are decked out for the season in Brooklyn's Dyker Heights section.

Festive

Let the Holidays continue! It's a wonderful to see the entire family even if the Jersey turnpike is in the way!

The Gourmand

Lunch Christmas Eve with a happy one year old! Ollie is developing a discerning palate...

Merry Christmas

....and a healthy and happy New Year!

Dockside Snow

Looks like winter is here to stay for awhile!

Let It Snow

Let It Snow...as long as we have no place to go. On the other hand, last minute shopping just became a nightmare!

The Cove

A calm and quiet winter day as we await our first major snow of the season.

Flanders Bay

Tranquil December afternoon in Flanders, well worth the drive out east! (Best in larger view)

Christmas Duck

One more Duck at Christmas shot...Hey, it's been raining!

Tree Spin

Experimenting with shutter speeds...as Snoopy, Lucy and Charlie spin away in their Christmas bubble.

Ten Days Till Christmas

Mid-December and the daily sunset show is now afternoon event. For me, the silver lining in winter's journey is the gradual day to day increase in sunlight.

Duck The Halls

...with boughs of holly. The Flanders Duck, aka "the Big Duck" or to east enders simply, "The Duck" has been decked out for the Christmas holiday. To me, however, the duck appears to be wearing lederhosen with Christmas ornaments. Perhaps there was some confusion with Oktoberfest in December?? Anyway...Season's Greetings from The Duck!

December Glow

Along the upper reaches of Brown's River the setting sun is framed by the front porch at Meadowcroft.

Rock On

Only the strong survive....

Pond Ice

A taste of winter...Our first real wintry day left it's mark yesterday!

Three of a Kind

More photogenic Fire Island deer....

Running Home

Taos Pueblo...A boy appears to be late for wherever it is that he needs to be on a dark and cool November afternoon.

No Brains, No Headache

Out of town Thanksgiving guests can't resist the lure of the surf. Small details such as air and water temperature are obviously of little concern.

Beach Buggy Below

A hopeful surf caster looks for "the" spot. Truly a sea gull's view of Fire Island! (best in large view)

Island Deer

Curious and perhaps hungry the deer on Fire Island are even more approachable this time of year.