I saw a man with his parrot. And as one who loves his parrot will do, he shared with him, the seascape— and his yogurt. I often encounter simians whose love for […]
Simians By The Sea
Love Costs, But Love Gives
Long Beach lovers wait for it. It’s the annual joy when Oystercatcher chicks burst from their shells—and into our lives. These are some past photos I took of the chicks. Watching these […]
My Beat, Subway to Sand
I have sinned on this sandy beat of mine. Well, I committed two beach misdemeanors. As you know, I’m into presence on this delightful beat; anything that detracts from presence is a […]
Together, and Splashing It
I live in the tiny City by the Sea that many of you, some across the oceans, have read about here. Yes, Long Beach, NY is small, about 36 thousand salty souls. […]
Of Lifeguards and Life
I had to put my camera down. I sat in my sand chair watching the young family in the surf, a vignette of laughter in white spray. I want to capture such […]
Active Shooter
I shoot, with my camera. A walk on the shore, away from the din of, “active shooter” and “inactive Congress”…bliss. The board-walk of Long Beach can be as much enjoyment as the […]
See Levels
“Often the truth is in front of your face, but your eyes and heart are so full of lies that you can’t see it.” Shannon Alder Sunday morning at Long Beach, NY […]
Lifeguard II
The Ides of summer are upon us. For some it’s the summer of life: Work, study, family…sun, sand, surf…training, workouts, rescues. Muscles toned, skin taut, minds alert, bodies agile. Swim to […]
Lifeguard
Video included at no extra charge. They guard lives. They save lives. It’s as simple as that. They are the lifeguards on America’s shores. We see them on their perches tanned and […]
Canvas by the Sea
“Life is but a canvas to our imagination.” Henry David Thoreau The City by the Sea, a canvas of sand, sea and sky…on a boardwalk easel. In the last two weeks I […]
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