The Violinist

The Violinist, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Spring has returned to Central Park....!

Riverside Seat

Riverside Seat, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.

Recess At Anchor

Recess At Anchor, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
We're back! Recess is ready to rock and roll (literally) and I'm reminded just how differently wind conditions can be on the Great South Bay. These are not the calm waters of Tequesta's intracoastal!

Juno Beach Curl

Juno Beach Curl, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Juno Beach, Florida.....we got to see some great surfing during our last week. It'll be awhile before Long Island surfers go without a wetsuit!

LaGuardia Landing

LaGuardia Landing, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
There's a reason so many folks head back north come April/May. Florida's higher temps and increased rainfall make the cooler northeast spring refreshing. Nice to be back on my island!

Begin One

Begin One, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Yes...that is the way my compass is pointing. The road starts here, time to enjoy Long Island!  I don't think that I shall miss the Floridian summer.

The Pier

The Pier, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Juno Pier...not only a great photography venue to catch surfers. Here one can stroll out in the ocean, get a tan, catch some fish, gaze at the beach from beyond the breakers or catch a sunrise to warm the soul.

Wave Ride

Wave Ride, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
One of the very few advantages of high surf conditions....And, the photographers love it!

Beach Boat

Beach Boat, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Juno Beach....take comfort in the fact that help is always nearby. Life is Good!

Turn Turn

Turn Turn, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Power Steering: Appreciating the talent that frequently is overlooked as these guys "turn on a dime". No rudder, no steering wheel just a whole lot of body English! Nice turn....

Juno Surfer

Juno Surfer, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The surf's up along Juno and Jupiter's beachfront. That can mean only one thing...surfers (and photographers) flock to the beach. Showtime, however, seems to involve the same five or six surfers in spite of the fact that the waves are filled with folks "sitting" and "bobbing" on their boards! Fun to watch...

Evening Sail

Evening Sail, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
It's a perfect evening for that late day sail. Life is good.

Sunset Toast

Sunset Toast, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
There are times when I think, "It just does not get much better than this". A sunset toast with friends in a peaceful waterside setting is one of those times.

Mallory Square Sunset

Mallory Square Sunset, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Concert goers?? No, just the daily crowd getting a good viewing spot for the evening's sunset. Mallory Square in Key West.

Inlet Sunset

Inlet Sunset, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Sunset on Jupiter Inlet....Although most days end with a impressive sunset I find each to be unique and worthy of much appreciation! Life is Good.

Keys Beach

Keys Beach, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
It's the end of April. A pleasant surprise for this lingering snowbird is that the crowds have left for cooler northern climes. Granted, the afternoons can get a bit warm away from the water and the A/C needs to run more often but the beaches are uncrowded. Gone are the long waits for that six o'clock table and busy highways seem like country roads. So as I take a compass heading and prepare to follow the flock, it's worthwhile to take a long last glance before taking flight.

Coming Ashore

Coming Ashore, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
We all love waterfront dinning but few appreciate it more than boaters! There's nothing better than a waterside eatery that's only a dingy ride away. But why is it that even those who come ashore for dinner still request that table by the water?

Sailing Key West

Sailing Key West, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The harbor in Key West comes alive with all manner of sailing vessels as the afternoon slowly becomes early evening. The southern most spot in the States, where the Gulf and the Atlantic join, provides some of the best views of days end as the setting sun slips below the watery horizon. It's well worth the price of admission.....

Harbor Key West

Harbor Key West, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Port of Key West....A dockhand awaits the command to castoff bow lines for a visiting cruise ship. Like many small islands along the cruise circuit, Key West experiences the cruise port blessing and curse of the passenger invasion. The financial gains along Duval Street are off-set by overcrowded sidewalks and traffic that comes with the sunburned visitors. A sense of normalcy and quiet returns as those dock lines are slipped off the capstans. 

Crew Member Bill

Crew Member Bill, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Aboard the sailing vessel "Western Union" crew member Bill is a passenger favorite. Helpful and humorous, he made our evening ocean sail all the more enjoyable. And...that is a very manly beard you have there, Bill!

Key West Sail

Key West Sail, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
For me, there are few things as relaxing as a early evening sail and in the Keys it's even more special. An appreciation of natural beauty seems prevalent throughout Key West. Both the locals and the tourists always seem to make time to smell those roses and admire those vistas.