Fire Island

Still lots of cool weather at the beach....!

Dockside

Okay...I did my part, detailed and sparkling, full tank of gas and ready to go! But 35 degrees and windy is not what this boater had in mind! Bring on those pleasant Spring temperatures.

Oliver Scott

Time for a "proud Grandpa" picture...hard to believe that this handsome guy will be four months old soon!

Splash

When a boat first hits the water for a new season it is referred to, with tenderness, as a "Splash."
Yesterday was our splash...and if boats could smile Recess would have a huge grin. Detailed, waxed and ready to go...

UN Plaza

...on a peaceful early spring morning. (click on image for the larger view)

Heads Up

Manhattan through the fisheye...Dag Hammarskold Plaza between 1st and 2nd Avenues.

Perspective

One perspective from the steps of the NYC Public Library.

Free Tibet

A rally/demonstration for Tibet was an opportunity for me to try my hand at some journalistic images. Demonstrators were very good natured and seemed eager to be photographed. Upon seeing the camera, these men adjusted the sign and faced the camera. This scene was in the plaza by the UN on a saturday morning.

Peter Cottontail

Last seen laying eggs in the New York metropolitan area...Happy Easter!

Rite Of Spring

Spring cleaning for all things nautical. If the weather co-operates, this project only takes a few days. Heavy rain, high winds and temperatures in the 40's make using a hose unpleasant. Oh well, when this project is finished RECESS will be as clean as it gets until next Spring!

Spring

Time to celebrate the much anticipated and long awaited Vernal Equinox. Wishing all a joyous Spring!

Irish Eyes

Now...those are Irish Eyes that are smiling...!

The Pipes Are Callin'

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY....most people I know are Irish today ( if only one day a year!), keep those eyes smiling!

Low Tide

North shore jetty with just a touch of green for St. Patty's Day....

March Evening

A sure sign of Spring's impending arrival is the location of the setting sun in the Western sky. For me, it is encouraging to watch as the sun sets more and more to the Northwest with each passing day. An earlier photo taken from this location in January shows the sun setting in the left portion of the frame (Southwest). The entire process begins to reverse after the summer solistice in June.

Metal Head

He may be hard headed but he can really see things coming....

Digging in the Sand

Now, that's a serious bucket and shovel..... (best seen in larger view, click on the image)

Early Color

Like clockwork, the local farm stand always starts to push the pansies the week of St. Patty's Day. Fills my need for some sign of Spring!!

Winter's passing

Looks like I'm not the only one who wants to put winter to rest.....

With grandma

Oliver, on his grandma's shoulder, seems to be working on his problem solving skills or at least checking out his fairly new environment!