Colorful Trucks

Montauk, NY

Seen in Montauk

I wonder if there is such a thing as a clam opening piano player?  If so, there's a job in Montauk for you.

Smart parrot!

Vintage Montauk Neon

Montauk, NY

Have you ever noticed that the older neon signs, never completely light up?  I think it adds to their charm. 

Montauk Beach

Montauk, NY

I've always liked walking a beach early in the morning before the crowds arrive.

Bake Shop Reflections

Montauk, NY

If you ever visit, Montauk, you owe it to yourself to visit the Montauk Bake Shop.  They are famous for their jelly filled croissants.  On the Sunday morning I was here, people were lined up outside waiting to get in.  Fortunately, by the time I was able to get in, they still  had some croissants and I'll vouch they are good and well worth the wait in line.  I'm linking this post to Weekend Reflections where you'll find many more reflections.  Enjoy your weekend.

Montauk Gazebo

Montauk, NY

It has been quite some time since I've posted a gazebo picture.  I found this stately gazebo in Montauk, just a few blocks from the beaches and the major shopping area. 

Waves

Montauk, NY

I could photograph waves all day long.  Each is unique and provides a never ending source of photo opportunities.   

The Beach at Montauk

Montauk, NY

Montauk has some nice beaches.  This is one of the public beaches located about a block from our motel.  During the day, the beach was pretty crowded as one would expect during a hot Saturday afternoon in July.  The crowds thinned out towards sunset, but there were still quite a few brave souls swimming in the ocean as late as 8:30 PM.  Many people return to the beach just about sunest, not only to watch the sunset, but to build campfires in the sand and launch paper lanterns.  It's a wonderful way to spend an evening in the summer.

A LIttle Bit of Everything

Montauk, NY

I guess if you can't find what you're looking for here.... you don't really need it.

Atop Montauk Point Light

Montauk, NY

While visiting the Montauk Point Lighthouse, I took the opportunity to climb to the top of the lighthouse.  It is not a climb for the faint of heart.  One has to climb a rather narrow spiral stair case within the lighthouse.  There is a rope railing along the wall along the outside of the spiral stairs, but we were told that those coming down the stairs had the right of way, so those of us climbing had to let go of the rope and move to the center of the stairs to allow those descending to proceed.  Not only are the steps themselves narrow towards the center, but there is no railing. It was a rather harrowing experience to say the least.  About half way up, I was having second thoughts about going all the way up, but I continued on.  Once I reached the uppermost level, I was treated to these great views.  One could step outside the lighthouse on a narrow balcony and feel the cool ocean breezes and admire the views.  It was well worth the climb. 

Fog

Montauk, NY

Followers of this blog will recognize this lighthouse from a post of a couple of days ago.  When we first arrived at Montauk State Park, the weather was beautiful.  Fortunately, I was able to get some good photos of the lighthouse and the surrounding area before the fog came in.  I'll be posting some of those images later this week.  As we left the lighthouse, I turned and snapped the picture above.  Already one can see that the blue sky pictured in my earlier post is no longer.  A few minutes later I took the image below. 

From the EXIF date, the two pictures were taken a mere 6 minutes apart.  It gives one an idea how quickly the weather can change along the coast.   

Montauk Sunset

Montauk, NY

Although not as interesting as some of the reflections you can see at Weekend Reflections it the best I can do this weekend.  The setting sun does make a nice reflection, though.  Enjoy your weekend and thanks for visiting.

Montauk Point Light

Montauk, NY

This is the first lighthouse built in the state of New York.  It was commissioned by George Washington in 1795 and completed in 1796.  It stands 110 feet tall and the light can be seen 19 miles away.