the sea

the sea

I know I am biased, but new York does have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Not that I have been to many, but enough to know that my bias is true. This was taken at Jones Beach, New York. I grew up 15 minutes from this beach on the southern shore of Long Island. I have long since tried to stop understanding it, but I know that I am never more at rest, and at peace, when I am at the shore. The ocean has a way of making you feel small, and that’s a good thing. I have many wonderful memories of family and fun at this beach, and each time I go home to NY to visit my folks I go to Jones Beach, be it Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall. I also dedicate this image to a dear friend who has taken some of the most beautiful shore pictures that I have ever seen.

 

Tranquil

Tranquil

A tranquil moment on the Illinois river.

Montana Sky

Montana Sky

 

Emerald Leaves and Light

Green is In

Taken on a trip to a favorite destination: Matthiessen Park, in LaSalle County Illinois, to celebrate the end of school and great report cards!

Near My Home

Near My Home

Taken just behind where we live.