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Autumn Colors in Shark River Park

The colors of autumn are sprouting everywhere, and Shark River Park is a great place to observe the leaves turning colors as the Fall arrives in earnest. In the space below I have included some photos from a recent trip over there. Please click on the photos to see larger full resolution versions.

And before long–the middle of next week–we will be heading out for Paris and Lyon. Photos to follow.

Colorful trees along the Shark River in Belmar, NJ
A trail winds around a lake surrounded by the lush colors of autumn leaves and a blue sky peaking through the clouds.
Reflections of colorful Trees in Shark River
Beautifully colored trees are reflected in a lake on an autumn morning.
Autumn leaves at the Jersey Shore
Trees with leaves turning colors on the bank of a lake.
Trees with leaves turning colors on the banks of the Shark River
Tree leaves create an explosion of color in Autumn at the Jersey Shore.

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On the Beach …

Summer is here and the best time to see the beach is early in the morning before the crowds arrive. Here is what it looked like this morning.

A life guard station turned on its side on the beach next to a lifeboat before the crowds arrive
Lifeboat on the beach
An empty life guard chair and boat on the beach early in the morning
Life guard station and boat early in the morning before the crowds arrive

Beautiful Day in NYC

Yesterday, February 2 was a beautiful day in Manhattan–although a bit in the brisk side. A stroll around Central Park provided some nice photo opportunities–see below. We will be in Hawaii in a coupe of weeks, so we will be posting from Maui pretty soon.

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Wollman Rink
Skaters on Wollman Rink in Central Park
New York City, USA — February 2, 2017 — New York City Police Car on duty in Central Park with children playing in the background. Editorial Use Only.
New York City, USA February 2, 2017 — The Gapstow Bridge in Central Park with ducks swiming in the pond below it. Editorial Use Only
Couple standing on a hill in Central Park looking at skyscrapers on the West Side
An Anonymous Couple Stands on a Hill in Central Park looking at skyscrapers on the West Side
New York City, USA — February 2, 2017 — The Gapstow Bridge in Central Park with ducks swiming in the pond below it.

Winter Fishing

It is cold and crisp in Spring Lake–perfect weather for some winter fishing.

A fisherman between the Posts and in the Water
A fisherman between the Posts and in the Water
Winter fishermen on the beach at Spring Lake
Winter fishermen on the beach at Spring Lake
Winter fishing in the ocean at Spring Lake
Winter fishing in the ocean at Spring Lake
Two Fisherman Coming off the Beach
Two Fisherman Coming off the Beach
A winter fisherman waits patiently on the beach in Spring Lake
A winter fisherman waits patiently on the beach in Spring Lake

 

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Photos from Bali, Indonesia

Exotic Bali

Well Bali certainly turned out to be exotic. We are now on our way to Java, Indonesia and expect to arrive tomorrow morning. Here are some photos of some of the sights from Bali. They include shots taken at the Royal Court of Justice, Rice Paddies, the Port of Benoa, a woman carrying produce on her head outside the Holy Besakih Temple and a woman carrying her wares on a beach.

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Woman balancing produce on her head at the Holy Besakih Temple
Woman balancing produce on her head at the Holy Besakih Temple
A section of the  Kerta Gosa, or the Royal Court of Justice, Bali Indonesia
A section of the Kerta Gosa, or the Royal Court of Justice, Bali Indonesia
Photo of the Rice Paddies of Jatiluwih
Photo of the Rice Paddies of Jatiluwih
Greeting at Port Benoa by native Balinese people
Greeting at Port Benoa by native Balinese people
Woman balancing packages on her head while walking on the beach
Woman balancing packages on her head while walking on the beach
Shot taken by the last stairway leading to to the Pura Besakih, the largest Hindu Temple in Bali
Shot taken by the last stairway leading to to the Pura Besakih, the largest Hindu Temple in Bali
Kurt Gosa, or the Royal Court of Justice, in Semarapura, Bali Indonesia
Kurt Gosa, or the Royal Court of Justice, in Semarapura, Bali Indonesia
Woman balancing fruits and vegetables on her head in the market in Bali, Indonesia.
Woman balancing fruits and vegetables on her head in the market in Bali, Indonesia.
A display of an offering to the gods at the Royal Court of Justice.
A display of an offering to the gods at the Royal Court of Justice.
A section of the  Kerta Gosa, or the Royal Court of Justice, Bali Indonesia
A section of the Kerta Gosa, or the Royal Court of Justice, Bali Indonesia