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....

Sunday, June 26, 2011

A HAZY LATE JUNE SATURDAY AFTERNOON STROLL

After a week of rain the sun was finally trying to come out this afternoon.  So, I headed for the beautiful Stony Brook Harbor area and snapped these photos...




Stony Brook Yacht Club At Stony Brook Harbor


Mill Pond Creek Feeding Into The Harbor


Stony Brook Mill Pond


A Homeowner's Garden Adjacent To Mill Pond


Part of Stony Brook Village Green
(If only I could have captured the sound of the little waterfall.)



And last but not least, I saw something this afternoon that I've only seen twice in my life, a fairy ring...


Stony Brook Harbor Fairy Ring
(For those who don't know what a fairy ring is, it is a string of mushrooms that grow in a circle and disappear as quickly as they appeared.)



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