The Lawn

Springtime at the Bayard Cutting Mansion on the grounds of the arboretum. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon!

Lunch Break

If you have a bagged lunch and a little time, I've found the spot!

Catching Up

Be still my heart! The Mets, after a disastrous start, are back even playing .500 ball. It's a long season. :-) (best in large view)

Fire Island Fox

Spring time action around the fox den!

By The Bay

We have been blessed with several days of beautiful weather lately, the bay is very inviting and rumor has it that the bluefish have returned!

Where's Grandpa?

Another proud grandparent photo...

Late Light

The marsh by St. Ann's in Sayville took on an unusual glow in the late afternoon. My attempts to capture it were somewhat frustrating but it was a great end to a very energizing walk in the countryside. Life is good!

By The River

Long stretches of "forever wild" riverbank along Brown's River make for some very enjoyable April strolls. It can be so peaceful and quiet that one can almost imagine a Long Island before suburbia. (best in large view)

Spruced Up

Volunteers have been busy at the Marine Museum. Fresh paint, spit and polish and elbow grease have the place ready for Earth Day and other spring celebrations.

On The Move

As the weather warms the Fox family will need to adjust to sharing their living space with Fire Islanders day trippers.

Fun At Grandpa's

This week's life discovery: Sunglasses (complete with fingerprints)! :-)

Keeping Watch

More from the Fox family of Fire Island.

20 Innings!

You just had to be a real fan to stay with this game for hours on end. After 20 innings, after using everyone on the bench and everyone in the bullpen, and after scoring only two runs the Mets managed to defeat the Cards 2-1. Phew.... (best in large view)

Meadowcroft Afternoon

Meadowcroft, the historic Roosevelt family summer home, has recently undergone a thorough external paint job. In the afternoon spring sunshine the stately "cottage" looks as sharp as ever. (best in large view)

Country Road

The return of spring has me re-visiting some of my favorite country walks. Life is good! :-)

Priscilla

Restored and refurbished, the oyster dredge schooner Priscilla sits decked out in all her finery at the Long Island Marine Museum. Priscilla, named after the original owner's wife, was a working oyster boat from 1888 to 1963. The restoration project was a process of several years and the result of energy from many volunteer craftsmen. (best in larger view)

She's Baaack!

Our "Spring Splash" was over the weekend. Recess is back in the bay for the 2010 season! :-)

Foxxy Lady

With Recess back in the water we took our first "shake down" cruise of the season to Fire Island. Naturally we were curious if the "Fox Family" were still living around our favorite beach area. We were able to track very fresh prints in the sand. At least one member of the clan greeted us and was willing to provide us with some great photo opportunities!

Sharp Turn

More action from the surf....

Spring Fashion

Some people just know how to enjoy the Spring weather! :-)

Spring Reflections

Every day gets a bit greener! :-)

Turtle Rehab

The Marine Life Center in Juno Beach released three sea turtles back into the environment after nursing them back to health at their facility. Hundreds of "fans", who apparently were on a first name basis with the turtles, lined the ocean shore to watch the event.

The Pier

Juno Pier, Juno Beach's happening "spot". Fishermen, surfers and just folks watching the world go by keep the scene ever changing.

Night Launch

A Titan Rocket carrying a weather satellite rises in the night sky above Cape Canaveral. Our tickets to see the shuttle launch became useless due to it's cancelation in mid-March. We were thrilled however to be able to view this light show in the night sky! I shot this hand held with a high ISO, hence some "noise" in the image.

Future Astronaut

Evidently, preparation for flight is a rather serious affair! ... From the "Proud Grandpa" series.

Easter Greetings

The season of re-birth and new beginnings has arrived and "Peeps" are everywhere. A history of how these marshmallow treats became icons is interesting: click here. HAPPY EASTER...

The Flip

...AND he landed on his feet! You can always pick out the young ones who haven't been hurt yet! :-)

Spring Training

Let the games begin. Most teams have packed up, closed camp and headed back to the big ballpark. MLB returns in earnest after the weekend.

Boat Show Shine

While most of the vessels on display at the Palm Beach County Boat Show were beyond my reach (sale prices were "reduced" by millions), the show certainly re-kindled my boating bug. Must be time to unwrap, wax and launch"Recess"! :-)