Lighthouses on the coast

Did you think I wasn't coming back? I wasn't so sure either. Lately every time I post on my blog I wonder, "will this by my last time?". December has taken a toll on me and it seems when ever I sit down at the computer to look at my photos I just go blank. Sorting them, deciding which ones to use for a post, editing, trying to find the words ... nothing seems right. Hopefully the new year will give me some renewed energy because right now I'm sorely lacking.

Though I normally photograph something almost every day, lately my camera usually sits on the counter, all by it's lonesome. My new job is still causing me some insomnia so I imagine that's not helping the situation.

Anyway, enough about all that. Last week, on my way to go Christmas shopping, I decided to take a detour and head to New Castle Commons in hopes of lifting my spirits. The view was so lovely but it was so cold at the same time. I stayed inside my car for all of the shots below.

No, this home isn't located at New Castle Commons but it was so quaint I had to pull over and take a shot or two. If it's this adorable on the outside don't you wonder what it looks like on the inside? I do!

Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse

It was a good thing I took these shots when I did because the snow had all but melted in the next couple hours.

Immature Ring-billed Gulls just chillin', literally

Whaleback Lighthouse

Like the most of the east coast we received a pretty decent snow storm last night into today. It was supposed to be a blizzard with 10"-18" but with all the blowing and drifting I don't know if we even had 7". For those of us expecting 'the big one' it was a rather weak storm. It's probably just as well seeing as how my daughter has to drive in it.

Do you have plans for New Years Eve?

Smoke and the water

Did you have a good Memorial Day? Do something nice? Honor those who have served our country?

For years I enjoyed watching the local Memorial Day parade and ceremony to honor Veterans, but for the third year in a row I've spent the day at New Castle Commons with some girlfriends and their families. As much as I enjoy being there it leaves me with a sense that I'm missing something.


Since I was at New Castle I figured I should share the view with my readers. If you didn't already know there are big fires up in Canada. So big in fact that the smoke is traveling right down through the New England states. This morning (Monday)we woke up to the distinct smell of a campfire and a heavy haze in the air here along the coast of New Hampshire. When you look at these photos the smoke is what you're seeing.











I enjoyed watching all the Terns diving into the water. Plenty of Cormorants seemed to be lingering about as well. The fish must have been plentiful just below the surface.

Woody and Buzz fly over head.

What would a day by the shore be without a kite?



Thanks for stopping by!

A Blue Moon for the New Year

Sometimes the picture you want isn't always the one you get. Especially if your about half an hour too late, as I was yesterday with the Blue Moon. I had hoped to be at the coast in time to see it rise above the trees on the horizon, which is when it appears largest, but I didn't make it. I still had some nice photo opportunities so I took them.

On the way home I drove down a side street just to check out the view when I saw this ...

It turned out to be a decent shot and a beautiful sight. I often wonder what it's like to live in a place like that on the water. Not necessarily someplace fancy but just a place with a view of life, coming and going, ever changing.

The moon was still a bit white but as it continued to rise it turned a golden yellow like in the photo below.

Last night was my only chance to capture the elusive Blue Moon since we are on track for storms the next few days.

I want wish you all a very happy but above of all safe New Year! My husband and I plan on staying in for the evening while both of the girls have plans with friends. We're just so boring these days.

Welcome to New Castle

Newcastle Commons View

Memorial Day was a gorgeous day to spend seaside with good friends!