Ubiquitous Floridian

Once the novelty of seeing a Florida pelican passes it becomes apparent that they are everywhere. Unafraid and daring, pelicans fight with fisherman over bait and pier space. Florida may not have our geese problem but these guys seem to keep local anglers on their toes!

Airboat Antics

Evidently you can not visit Florida's Everglades without the required airboat tour. I have to admit that it brought back childhood memories of a "gimmick" TV show from the late 50's where good guys chased the bad guys in airboats. In reality, we saw a good bit of wildlife including a Bald eagle and a few alligator nests. All in all a very worthwhile experience, one to check off on the "Life List". :-) (click on image foe best view)

Peanut Island

The former Coast Guard Station at Peanut Island is now part of the Kennedy Bunker historic district on this small island off Palm Beach. The island was created from dredge spoil from Lake Worth inlet. Dense vegetation made the island an ideal location to camoflague JFK's cold war bunker. During the Kennedy administration the summer White House was located on Palm Beach, a very short boat ride away. Local lore states that the boys from Massachusetts were frequently seen water sking in the area around Peanut Island.

Bait and Tackle

Late afternoon scene in Jensen Beach, Florida. (Click on image for best view).

Natural Florida

Other than the ocean hue, McArthur Park Beach in Jupiter, Fl reminded me somewhat of a smaller version of Fire Island...

Rhino Reality

" Does My Butt Look Big In This Outfit?"...Part of the Floridian tourist experience, the African animals drive through thing... :-)

JFK Bunker

Our 2008 Florida "Road trip" has made posting photos a challenge only due to a whirlwind of activity...... Yesterday we toured this historic site. This image is of the Kennedy Bunker, JFK's fallout shelter built during the Cold War. In the early 1960's, JFK's summer White House was in Palm Beach, Florida. Palm Beach was the Kennedy Clan's escape from winter throughout JFK's life, including his years as persident. This bunker built on Peanut Island off Palm Beach was top secret and an important command post during the era of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Neck Strain

Sidewalk perspective... seen on the way to Roundabout.

Footprints

...as in, "take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints". Sounds like a plan to me...

UN Plaza

Fisheye view of UN Plaza artwork....

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!