Long Island, New York as a whole is often referred to as a bedroom community of New York City. But, Long Island is much more than that. It is a fish-shaped island that sits in the Atlantic Ocean and is connected to Manhattan by several bridges and tunnels. It was once inhabited by American Indians and as the years passed much of it was turned into farm land and ship building communities by the European settlers. It played a part in the American Revolution and in WWII. Eventually, the farms and shipbuilding communities dwindled while suburban homes and towns grew up throughout the island. Because it is an island surrounded by water it has a vast and beautiful coastline. Although now a very cosmopolitan area to this day Long Island is still filled with natural beauty of all types. It is my beloved home. To enlarge a photo just click on it. And, here is my little corner of Long Island....

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

A DAY TRIP TO SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK

Southampton, NY is a beautiful town on the eastern end of Long Island on what is called the South Fork and is located in the world famous summer vacation spot, "The Hamptons".  It's a place well known for summer vacationing, great wealth, and summer mansions inhabited by some of the world's richest and most famous people.  The basis of it's beauty would most likely be considered it's glorious Atlantic Ocean coastline, vast white sand dune beaches and it's special atmospheric lighting made famous by the renown artist, William Merritt Chase and his followers.  I'm thinking a bit more along cosmopolitan lines today, however, and am devoting this post  to the beautiful Village of Southampton and it's flower filled shopping area, Job's Lane and Main Street.




WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE OF SOUTHAMPTON, NY...



Southampton Village Park With Lake Agawam In The Distance





SIDEWALK PLANTERS...



A Main Street Planter Filled With Hydrangea 


And Another Of The Same


Main Street Outdoor Restaurant Planter




STREET SIDE AND WINDOW BOXES...




Jobs Lane Shoppe Window




Street Side Flower Box Close Up


These Flower Boxes Are Plentiful Throughout The Town


Even The Parking Lots Have Well Kept Floral Gardens



A FEW STORE FRONTS AND SHOPPE WINDOWS...


Jobs Lane Piazza Shoppe


Jobs Lane's Plant Shoppe


Jobs Lane Shoppe


Jobs Lane Shoppe Window


A Favorite Hampton's Pastime, Outdoor Street Dining




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