Pocket-Size Speedboat

Another set from the Connecticut River at sunset. This is the smallest speedboat I think I've seen. They were having a great time tearing around the river and jumping the wakes of other boats. I cropped these down and kept them simply because of the way the spray lights up in the golden light from the sunset. I did minimal post-processing to these except to increase the contrast in order to darken up the trees.

Drive-By Shooting

Sometimes I'm amazed by the scenery in this little corner of Connecticut. On the way back from the beach with the kids this evening we were blown away by this sunset. The camera was already out so I just picked it up, pointed it forward and let the shutter whirl. Here are a few that we liked.

I actually looked through the view finder on this one while we were stopped at the light.

Celebrate East Lyme - Fireworks

We enjoyed the fireworks at McCook Point Park over Niantic Bay. I set up my tripod and had a bit better luck with the manual settings than I have had in the past. Next year I'll get a spot down the beach so I can fit some of the bigger shells in the frame!

Celebrate East Lyme - 2010
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Reflections in Old Lyme

Crop 1

I couldn't decide which crop of this I like better. I like the lines in this one with the entire dock leading out to the island.

Crop 2
But I also like this crop which makes the woman and her bike the focus of the shot... What do you think?

Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, CT

Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic, CT is located on the bank of the Mystic River. It affords some magnificent views of the Mystic Seaport and a walk amidst its headstones feels rich with history.