We go on vacation in a little less than a month now. I can't wait! I am looking forward to taking some excellent shots of the kites this year. There are always about a zillion of them up in the sky. It's really cool when you see 5 or more kites on one line and see the sky loaded up with them.
Ocean City, New Jersey is literally an island unto itself, located about 20 miles south of Atlantic City. This picture was captured early in the morning before the haze lifted. Normally invisible, it was amazing to see with such clarity, the outline of the ACNJ skyline.
The sky has been laden with clouds over the last month. Some good, some bad--we've had a lot of rain. The sky was bright and pretty on our ride up to Hartford a couple weeks ago. The perfect backdrop against such an interesting building.
My eldest daughter just finished her sophomore year of college. Two years ago this summer we were looking at schools together. It seems like yesterday. One of her selections was Franciscan University located in Steubenville, Ohio, a mere 9 hours away from our home in Connecticut and located in a part of the country I had never visited. These were a couple of shots from the area.
This is the chapel at Franciscan University, or "Steubie U". We were lucky that our tour was the next morning as it was a beautiful blue sky. The perfect way to see a prospective college! We stayed on campus until about 3 when it was time to head back to Connecticut. We had a wonderful trip and some great memories. Caitlin didn't end up going to Franciscan but it is a visit that we have not forgotten. By the way...a caffeinated daughter for a 9 hour road trip is an interesting experience...
We spent Easter in Our Nation's Capitol: Washington, DC. We spent the morning on the National Mall visiting as many monuments as we could. I was overwhelmed at the sheer size and importance of the area . Lucky for me, my talented daughter Meghan captured this beautiful shot of the Washington Monument as the sun was peeking through the clouds. Please click on the image for more detail.
This view looks south and is taken between 8th and 9th Street on the boardwalk in OCNJ. The Strand theatre and Shriver's are institutions there. Watch the gulls! They'll pick the food right from between your fingers!
This view is taken from the Beach looking north toward Music Pier (building on the right) and Wonderland amusement park. In the month of August, OCNJ hosts a baby parade down the boardwalk among many other noteable events.
Having a high-schooler during Daylight Savings Time means I get to see a lot of sunrises these days. I am learning to keep my camera with me and was lucky enough to grab it this morning. I couldn't resist the bright ball rising into the purple hughes, i did not do the color justice, but it was beautiful.
This pic of Candlewood Lake was taken just at sunrise as the mist was rising off the lake on St. Patrick's Day. They sky was so pretty that morning, I just couldn't drag myself away. The town beach was of course deserted, peaceful and quiet. It was a wonderful morning.
I drove my daughter to school this morning, which I avoid like the plague. The moon was still high in the sky as the sun was preparing to rise at 7:05. I couldn't help but park the car and take advantage of the lovely purple sky.
I like the long days that August brings, when the moon rises high in the sky long before nightfall. The colors of the spectrum become so vibrant that it's hard to tell where the water ends and the sky begins. 
Not really...but my daughter's home of choice from 2010-14. With its turrets and terra cotta tiles it truly looks like you stepped into a Harry Potter novel. Complete with their mascot of the Griffin, they do indeed play quidditch!
