Bugle Call

Bugle Call, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Looks like it's time for the ponies to run....

Local Produce

Local Produce, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Looks like the local harvest is well underway....

Dueling Cranes

Dueling Cranes, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Looks like a crane face-off of sorts at the Brooklyn Navy Yard....

Robert Moses Causeway

Robert Moses Causeway, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
One of Suffolk County's most recognizable icons, the Robert Moses Causeway traverses the Great South Bay. The causeway is one of the few ways to reach Fire Island without a boat. Many a sunburned beachgoer has used this crossing!

Red Windows

Red Windows, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
And....how is the view?

UN View

UN View, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The world's attention will focus on the happenings at this address the next few days. "Diplomacy's annual trade fair" will feature speeches and perhaps some "antics" from world leaders. The media is sure to be whipped into a frenzy with sound bites galore!

Between The Causeway

Between The Causeway, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
In between....A water level view of the north and south bound lanes of the Robert Moses Causeway provides an interesting perspective. A great spot to pick up some late season crabs!

Pumpkins

Pumpkins, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
It's official: Autumn has arrived on Long Island. Those invigorating cool, crisp mornings will become more numerous and the sunsets happen a bit earlier each day. Witches, ghosts and goblins..and even roasted turkey are all on the radar. Nature's technacolor show is about to begin....enjoy!

Reeve Farm

Reeve Farm, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The first weekend of Fall....Long Island's east end farm stands will be busy as the annual invasion of "suburbanites in search of pumpkins" begins! 

MV Ambassaror

MV Ambassaror, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Scenes from the East River......shale being unloaded for new construction at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Railing

Railing, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Navy Hospital, built in 1838, is a national historic landmark. The building is constructed entirely of block marble and is in a state of total neglect and decay. The entire site is a reminder of just how quickly nature can reclaim abandoned buildings. Tentative plans call for a "media campus" that would involve several historical buildings at the Brooklyn Navy Yard with the old hospital as the campus' center.

Old Navy Yard

Old Navy Yard, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
A little artistic license in this image of a "rusting" industry. Things are happening behind this fence however as new ventures are underway at the old Navy Yard. Stiener Studios has built acres of "state of the art" TV and motion picture facilities. The facility is complete with a boardwalk (HBO's Boardwalk Empire is filmed here), unfortunately personal photography is strictly forbidden anywhere near the studios.

Crane

Crane, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The storied Brooklyn Navy Yard, now owned by New York City, offers weekend tours. The Navy Yard has several historical buildings as well as new industry. And...the Navy Yard as "tourist site"...who knew?

Polo Action

Polo Number One, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Sorta like hockey on horseback.....more action from Bethpage State Park!

Riverhead Farm

Riverhead Farm, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Looks like the harvest has begun on Long Island's North Fork! Life is Good.

Yankee Three

Yankee Three, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Some of Long Island's best fishing is still on the horizon!

Irrigation Equipment

Irrigation Equipment, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Mid-September and the action is picking up in the local farm fields. Soon the suburban hordes will descend in search of the perfect pumpkin. Life is Good.

Memorial Pool Corner

Memorial Pool Corner, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Can it really be eleven years? Yesterday's reading of names, without the politicians, seemed very appropriate.

9/11 Memorial Pool

Memorial Pool 9/11, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Forgetting is not an option....

Ironworkers

Ironworkers, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
A "shout out" to union labor and all who continue to rebuild the World Trade Center.

Empty Sky Memorial

Empty Sky Memorial, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Liberty Landing's 9/11 Memorial......

In Remembrance

In Remembrance , originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
On the grounds of the 9/11 Memorial......In the shadow of the museum, within earshot of the waterfalls and apart from the respectful crowds, it's still the simple things that can speak the loudest.

Empty Sky

Empty Sky, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
New Jersey's "Empty Sky" memorial is located directly across the Hudson River from the World Trade site in Manhattan. The memorial lists names of New Jersey residents who were lost on 9/11 and is a powerful reminder of our tragic loss.

Freedom Tower View

Freedom Tower View, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Real Estate as metaphor....the Freedom Tower is truly impressive as it continues to  rise above.

Dockside Sunset

Dockside Sunset, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
While I understand that there are really three more weeks of summer, there is real change in the air after Labor Day. The boaters are fewer, the kids are back in school and the cooler evenings have me reaching for a sweatshirt.... 

Polo

Polo Pair, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Often the action is on the far side of the field (or so it seems), these two passed rather close to the camera! The woman in white appeared to outplay most of the other players. Horseplay at Bethpage State Park....

Bye To Summer

Bye Summer, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Say it isn't so.....

Polo In The Park

Polo Two, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Sunday Polo action.... It isn't all about golf at Bethpage State Park.