Long Island Scottish festival 2010

Yesterday was the Scottish Games at Old Westbury Gardens. I honestly expected alot more "games" and dancing and stuff. but it was still a nice day out. Lots of places to buy food and merchandise. The bagpipes played throughout the day. Over all it was a nice day out. I honestly don't feel it was worth the $15 to get in...but I got alot of great photos and it was just another Long Island experience to add to my list!

Why I do what I do.......(plus photo of the day)

Why do I do this you ask?? Because I have always loved photography , always loved taking pictures! I am not in this just to make a buck.( tho having something to bring in a little extra cash is always good) I do this to share my passion and my talent with the world! I love being able to be the one catching all the little moments people miss during a big event...from kids playing to maybe a favor sitting on the table in just the right spot, to people sharing a laugh. With my nature photography I learn more and more every time i go out. I love taking nature pics because i love nature! I love being outdoors ( no matter how many pesky bugs bite my ankles LOL)
Now I am not the best photographer out there... Not by a long shot I am not a "professional" either. I have had no formal training, everything  I do I have learned on my own and by trial and error! I am amateur photgrapher , I am very proud of the work  I do and i think i am very good at WHAT I do. I am grateful for all of those who have told me how much you love my work! I don't pretend to be someone or something that I'm not. I am the same person wether I am dealing with you on a personal level or professional level. Hopefully being honest and true to myself as well as to others will pay off in the end!

Photo of the Day Aug 25

Any way you want it.......a Journey tribute band!

I had the honor and privilege of both watching and photographing this awesome new Journey tribute band last night! These 5 guys are awesome!! The vocals are solid and the musicians that make up the band are incredible! The vibe and passion these guys gave off to the audience was terrific! I have never seen a cover band I enjoyed so much!! When they announced that they were playing their final song of the night, the crowd started to chant "2 MORE , 2MORE!" That showed me that I wasn't the only one that enjoyed them that much!  I will post about future shows when they are announced so you all can check them out as well!! Seriously even if you are not a fan of Journey...these guys will make you a fan!! Enjoy!

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Gardner's Park Montauk Highway West Islip (DOG FRIENDLY!)

We take our Golden Retriever Bailey here all the time! Its a nice scenic walk! you can either take the main trail witch connects to other wooded trails or take the main trail all the way up to the bay where you get a nice view of the robert Moses bridge and Fire Island light house. Note: WEAR YOUR BUG SPRAY! this place gets buggy at times! Nice place to see and hear ( mostly hear) lots of different birds. Dogs are allowed on leash only! There are also doggie poop bags and garbage cans provided along the main trail! There is also a small pond where people can fish!  lots of parking too!

Saturday hike!

This weekend we took a little hike at Islip Meadows County Nature Preserve (Bayview ave East Islip)
I was hoping to see lots of birds but not too much activity yesterday! We did however see some deer and the first wild snake i have ever seen in my life!!
So i give this park a B+ very easy to walk thru along boardwalks. WEAR BUG SPRAY!!! Nice park but if you are looking to take pictures of anything other than dragonflies and deer...not really worth it.

Photo of the day 8/13

These were taken at the Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area. Some days it is just amazing what you can see here!!

Great Egret & Osprey