Pelican Pose

To the untrained eye these guys seem awkward and dumb. In reality they don't miss a trick and appear to have one mission in life which is finding and eating food. Cautious but not shy this character kept his eye on me as I passed by.

Surfer Girl

More of the action from Juno Beach. It wasn't just the boys tackling the high surf conditions!

Touch The Curl

From my perch on Juno Pier the rough ocean made for a day of photo opportunities! High surf conditions made the area a surfer's playground. This shot looks best in the larger view!

High Surf

Palm Beach County saw some very high surf conditions yesterday. Several beaches were closed to swimmers. The area surfers were in their glory!

Applying Brakes

The agility of player and horse seemed to be the real show at the Polo Championships. The folks at Toyota would do well to study the workings of these non-hybrid brakes!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Corned beef and cabbage (on seeded rye w/mustard), Black n' Tan, Guinness and wearin' of the green....'Tis the only real holiday in the dreary month of March! Keep those Irish eyes 'a smilin'!

The Photographer

I was lucky enough to catch this candid shot of a very pretty photographer at the Polo Championships in Wellington. Life is good!

Polo Anyone?

Sunday at the Palm Beach Polo Club rubbing elbows with members and guests was an experience. A bit like watching ice hockey on horseback with the crowd from Saratoga Springs. A very nice touch was the free and free-flowing Champagne at "halftime"!

This shot looks best in the large view, click on the image.

Flying Low

Pelicans are prolific here in Florida. They tend to be awkward on land but they are very skilled in flight, this guy is just cruising by under the radar.

The Jetty

On the weekend this scene is rather chaotic with baited hooks, sinkers and rods swinging in every direction. The Jupiter Inlet jetty seems to be an area hot spot for anglers.

Space Walk

Kennedy Space Center's official greeter welcomes earth bound visitors (after you pay the admission fee).

Jupiter light

The town of Jupiter's iconic symbol is rich in history. The lighthouse continues to provide a beacon to boaters for Jupiter Inlet.

Marlin Sighting

It's beginning to look like spring! Hours before their game against the University of Michigan I was able to get this shot through the fence at Roger Dean Stadium.

Sharing The Inlet

Haves and have nots? I want to believe that the guy in the red shorts caught more fish.

Dropping By

Pelicans and more pelicans....at least they keep the beach clean!

Surf's Up

The combination of high surf, warmer temperatures and a sunny weekend brought out the Florida surfers. The local beaches and parks seemed to be filled with families eager to enjoy the return of weather more typical for the area. Life is good!

LC 39B

Launch complex number 39B sits vacant at the Kennedy Space Center. The two shuttle launch sites (LC 39A and LC 39B) are about three miles apart from each other. Currently space shuttle Discovery is secure at 39A awaiting it's early April mission to the international space station.

Beach Welcome

The beach here looks so inviting but the temperatures have not been co-operating. While us Northerners think that it's chilly, the locals are rushing out to buy winter coats. The good news is that forecasters predict a return to normal Floridian temps starting this weekend. :-)

Fly Me To The Moon

The Space Shuttle Discovery sits on launch pad LC-39A just one mile from our vantage point. Alida is one very happy photographer!

Caution

The high winds and rough surf had the yellow caution flags snapping in the breeze at Jupiter's ocean beach. (..but NO snow!)

Beach Walk

The escape from New York is complete. A much anticipated morning walk on the beach is a "pinch me" moment! Life is good.

Escape From New York

What a difference three hours can make. Set that compass on a southerly heading!

Enough

Yes, the snow is beautiful. The change of seasons can connect us to our natural surroundings and winter can have a peaceful stillness. AND, after some 62 inches of Long Island snow, I am more than ready to bid adieu to the winter of '09-'10. Indeed, it's time to hurry Spring along by heading south!

Easily Entertained

From the "Proud Grandpa Collection"...Oliver discovers the spinning desk chair!

Qausi Moto's View

Some guy, all bent over, kept saying.."I come to ring the bell..."

This fisheye shot looks best in the large view.

Street View

St. John The Divine and the Peace Fountain as seen from Amsterdam Ave.

Shadows Of The Cathedral

Photography is always "all about the light".

All About The Light

Afternoon stained glass light fills the interior of St. John The Divine. Ever changing and moving the light makes for a very impressive and beautiful display.

Offerings

I like to think that each candle sends it's own message of faith, forgiveness, hope or gratitude. There is always a sense of reverence and peace surrounding church candles.

Morningside Heights

Fisheye view of The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine, our weekend photo safari destination.

Welcome Visitor

Must be a play date with the grandparents!

New Toys

The fun is always at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Oliver's journey of discovery continues!

Westbound

LIRR making another run to the City.....

Showtime

At 950 feet in length and with 1,918 passengers the MS Noordam creates quite a stir during an infrequent visit to Kralendijk. It's almost humorous to watch the frenzied change of pace when a cruise ship appears. Taxis and vans that are non-existent at other times seemingly appear out of no where. Vacant beaches are suddenly filled with neon life jacketed snorkelers and craft filled kiosks crowd the town square. By 5pm the ship's horns have blasted and the circus- like atmosphere (until next week) is just a memory.

Late Afternoon

Slave Huts are historic reminders of Bonaire's colonial past.

Impressive Surf

Not my shot but rather a shot of me taking a shot. :-) The power of Bonaire's windward surf is in perspective here!

Happy Valentine's Day

How deep is your love?....with the right person love is a joyful adventure! (and I am one very lucky guy!)

High Fashion

Downtown Kralendijk and the shopping is cutting edge. Plenty of stock on hand, I would imagine!

The Pool

Always ready and waiting, and always just outside our room!

Click on an image to begin a visual journey down flickr river!

The View

Our recent trip to Bonaire is a very fond memory this morning. The Northeast is yet again in the midst of a major snow storm, indeed a very different view out my window at this latitude.

Visitors

Bonaire has seen an increase in "day trippers" as more and more cruise ships seek out "new" ports of call.

The Beach Bar

Caribbean requirement: the beach bar. Every island has to have at least one and Bonaire's is located in a very relaxed site at Lac Bay. It's very easy to spend a few hours tableside!

The South Road

The view from Bonaire's south end is truly at "sea level"! ( Best in Large format)

Traffic

Sunday at Lac Bay, filled with locales as well as tourists. It's a lot of fun just watching the action!

Election Results

No CNN, no exit polls but plenty of pre and post election buzz on the island. To this observer the issues seemed a bit muddled but opinions ran strong. The green team (P.D.B. party) seemed the most happy when the results were posted on the old fashioned, non-computerized tally board.

Inflight

Wild flamingoes are native to Bonaire where they tend to be very camera shy. I happened to be in the right place at the right time to get this lucky shot, flamingoes are wading birds and tend to fly infrequently. (best in large view/click on the image)

Into The Sunset

Beyond the unoccupied island of Klien Bonaire a cruise ship sails off into the sunset.

...This shot was hand held only because there was no room in my luggage for the tripod!

Light House Ruins

On a beautiful and arid length of the windward shore, the old light house still sits in isolation. There is a local movement on Bonaire to preserve more of the island's history.

Windsock

Popular with locales and visiting divers, Bonaire's beach at Windsock is well named!