Irrigation

In another Spring ritual, Long Island sod farmers get their irrigation equipment up and running for the growing season. (click on image for best view)

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!

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Daylight Savings Time! Could that be light I see at the end of winter's long dark tunnel? Here on long Island the early signs of Spring are slow to appear. Daffodil greens were spotted reaching skyward in the backyard....I'm ready!!

City Flowers

With New York temperatures starting to tease that 50 degree mark, and a very early Easter on the radar...I'm ready for some real Spring flowers!

Pretty Scary

"Ever see any sharks down there?"...hell no, they all run the other way when they see this duo.. :-)

Bats of Bonaire

One last bat shot...just pure luck that the shutter caught this guy doing his Vampire routine. Night life in Bonaire has always been what you make it!

Oliver and Grandma

More from our time with Oliver.....

Weekend Visitor

Oliver Scott brought some of that special baby joy into our home this weekend. Amazing just how quickly goes the journey from "baby" to an individual with their own personality. Ollie soon will be a whole three month's of age and he sure seems to lovin' life!

Splash

On her way down...dive gear above the surface is clumsy, fins and weights make being graceful difficult prior to entry. It's always a relief to leave the topside chaos (other divers gearing up, etc.) and plunge into the world of a quiet and peaceful Bonarian reef. Alida's happy grin is almost visible behind that regulator!

Night Life

So what's to do after a full day of Bonaire diving and a dinner out? Not requiring elaborate entertainment, feeding and attempting to photograph the bats brought us more than a few hours of fun. Darting very quickly, these guys made for a challenging subject! The free food seemed to meet with their approval... :-) (See the additional image below)

On The Radar

...again, out of what could have been fifty or more "blind" shots this guy was captured mid-flight.

The Evening Show

Just another awesome Bonaire sunset....

Under the Boat

The last 10 or 15 minutes of most dives in Bonaire are spent under the boat. The slower pace often yields some interesting discoveries, spending time focusing on small critter interaction. This usually shallow part of the dive also serves as a "safety stop" to allow the body to off gas nitrogen.

Morey the Moray

Lots of technical issues with this shot, still getting the kinks out of the new underwater Canon G9 set-up. The attraction here is that seeing a free swimming Green Moray is extremely rare!

These guys tend to hide in the reef with only their heads visible, they respirate through the mouth showing their menacing needle sharp teeth. It was indeed a thrill to happen upon this guy swimming out in the open. Not the sharpest of underwater images, but a moment worth sharing!(click on the image for a closer look!)

Beach Blanket

The American Airlines connection from Bonaire to New York involves some rather lengthy layover time in San juan. How better to spend 12 hours in Puerto Rico than in a bed, on a beach just steps from the bar? Something here about getting lemons and making lemonade....

Dive Buddy

An essential component of safe diving is the "buddy system". The "buddy" does not have to be beautiful...but in my case it sure is a bonus!

Octopus Garden

Boss Barracuda

All attitude, these guys like to pass by slowly and "give you the eye". Bonaire memories...(Best seen in large version)

.....Home safe and sound and working on photos!

Time Flies

Time to reverse this process and head on back to the ranch! Caught this shot of our dive buddies, Anthony and Lorna, as they arrived from Oregon two weeks ago.

Stairway to The Reef

Just steps away to Bonaire's bountiful reef....

Bonaire Skyline

Our view to the North of Bonaire, the entire hilly section is part of the Washington Slaggbai Park.

Light Leap

Celebrating the Bonaire sunset in style.

The Wild Side

Click on the image for a larger view of Bonaire's windward side...

February Retreat

Bel Mar, our home away from home in Bonaire. Not much for the weatherman to do here......

Spent Air

The diving could not be more convenient here at Bel Mar, grab a tank and step off the dock. Bonaire's reef is just a few fin strokes away....

The Pool

Our "pool" in Bonaire is always open. Bel Mar Apts. have two piers, one dedicated for diving only, the other for sunning and swimming. Either way the view easy on the eyes!

Light Show

Bonaire Sunset...not much time for photo processing down here, perhaps playing too hard is the reason! It is difficult to see true color on the laptop so this shot is a crap shoot....Another glorious sunset over the Caribbean!

Bonaire Awaits

Escape from Winter Part Two.....Meeting dive friends in Bonaire, the best place to spend much of February!

Grand Cayman Approach

After the the undeveloped landscape of Little Cayman, Grand Cayman offers a contrast seen in dramatic fashion from the air.

Little Cayman Farewell

Last look...with a decent view of the Booby Pond.

Colors

Warm, peaceful and colorful....

Sun Sizzle

Great seat for the best show in town....Little Cayman's sizziling sunset.