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sunsets, sunrises, gardens, trees, mailboxes, or anything of interest; and we
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The goal of this page is to allow Grand Island residents
and others to see the essence of Grand Island. We need pictures. If you have
photos and would like to share them, please feel free to E-mail
or Snail mail them to us at deSignet International, 1869 Whitehaven
Road. You may also drop them off, and we will scan them while you wait. Your
help will be greatly appreciated. Let's show the world what a beautiful
place Grand Island really is. Thank you.
Sunrise & Relfections - November 2004
Click photos for a much larger view November 2004. . . Nathan Cook photographed this sunset over Veterans Park along with the reflections in Buckhorn Park and at Woods Creek.
This sunrise was taken over Veterans Park by Nathan Cook on Monday, October 18, 2004. For wallpaper size (may take time to load), click Nathan Cook Photo.
"Ray Of Light" - 2004
"Early Morning Mist At Beaver Island"
Clayton Eley Photos - Click photos for larger view
"A Ray Of light" and "Early Morning Mist At Beaver Island" were taken by Island resident Clayton Eley on Monday, September 27, 2004.
"South Bridge Sunrise" - 2004
Clayton Eley Photo - Click photo for larger view
"South Bridge Sunrise" was taken by Clayton Eley on Monday, September 27, 2004.
More Nathan Cook photos of Wednesday morning's heavy dew (Sept. 22, 2004) may be seen by clicking Nathan Cook Photos.
The photos, also available in computer wallpaper size, are large and may take time to load.
Nathan Cook Photos - Click photos for larger view
These photos were shot on Tuesday evening, September 21, 2004 during another spectacular Island sunset. They show the reflection on the "lake" between Grand Island and Beaver Island.
Red Dusk - 2004
Nathan Cook Photos - Click photo for "extra" large view suitable for wallpaper
These spooky sky photos were taken just before dusk on Friday, September 17, 2004. Photographer Nathan Cook referred to them as "red dusk."
Sunset Over Navy Island - Aug. 2004
Nathan Cook Photo - Click photo for much larger view
This sunset over Navy Island was photographed yesterday, August 31, 2004, by Nathan Cook.
Big Bird! - August 2004
Lynn Kahn spotted this fellow on Staley Road Saturday evening, August 21, 2004. It is a turkey vulture and not uncommon to the Island.
Nathan Cook Photos - Click photos for "extra" large view suitable for wallpaper
Jim Linenfelser discovered this small swarm of honey bees while maintaining
the town hall grounds the afternoon of July 12th. They had attached
themselves to a flowering plum tree west of the hall and were about five foot
off the ground. These photos were taken the (foggy) morning of the 13th,
about 7:30 a.m.; shortly before the swarm took flight. With the cool, damp
morning weather, the swarm was exceptionally docile.
A well-established hive will often send out a swarm during peak flower
season. The swarm will have a good cross section of different aged worker
bees and a queen. They will settle in bushes, trees, on buildings –
whatever is convenient – and send out scouts to locate a good location for a
new hive. Once an acceptable site is found, the swarm will swiftly depart
for the new location leaving only a few scales of wax attached to the
surface that held the swarm.
Where Is This Barn - 1990s
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My sister, Mary Stewart, was asked to photograph this barn several years ago as a gift to someone's parents. She remembers that the barn was behind a house on Grand Island, NY but doesn't recall where. Email me at teddy@giecom.net if you identify the location.
Fireworks 2004
Former resident Mary Stewart took these shots of the July 4, 2004 fireworks display over the Niagara River from the
Holiday Inn. Notice the cruiser with all its lights on. Click photos for a larger view.
Sandy Beach Sunset - July2004
Diane Hassan Photo This was taken as Mark and Diane Hassan were relaxing on their boat at the Sandy Beach Park Club over the Independence Day weekend. The picture surely promotes our peaceful surroundings on Grand Island. Click photo for larger view.
Woods Creek - May 2004
Nathan Cook Photo Click photo for "extra" large view suitable for wallpaper
This May 15, 2004 photo was taken facing the south side of Woods Creek from the bridge on West River.
Winter's West River Sunset - 2004
Mike Dudley Photo - Click photo for larger view.
Mike Dudley snapped this early evening sunset in January or early February 2004 on West River somewhere between Staley and Whitehaven.
Buckhorn Marsh/Wetland - June 2004
Nathan Cook Photo - Click photo for an "extra" large view suitable for wallpaper
This June 3, 2004 photo was taken overlooking the marsh/wetland in Buckhorn Park.
West River Sunset - May 2004
Nathan Cook Photo - Click photo for larger view
A West River sunset in May 2004, just a week before all the leaves opened up in 2004.
Emily Dahlstrom photographed the
the sunrise from Grand Island looking over the East River
on Wednesday, May 12, 2004
In The Gloaming - April 2004
Nathan Cook Photo - Click photo for larger view
In the gloaming off of South Grand Island April 22, 2004.
Red Mite - April 2004
Red Velvet Mite - Size: ~3mm - Click photo for larger view
This Red Velvet Mite was photographed April 19, 2004 on Grand Island by Nathan Cook. Nathan explains that these are active and voracious predators that live among the leaf litter and bark of trees. The young parasitize a variety of terrestrial arthropods and the adults will often seek out and eat insect egg clutches. Close wetland relatives include spiders and ticks.
Blue Spotted Salamander - April 2004
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Nathan Cook, out on a nature walk, April 14th with daughter Alie and her friend, Chris Rose,
rolling over logs, checking under loose bark etc., found this little black salamander
with blue spots. "After giving it a good look-over we returned it to the wet leaf debris," Nathan said.
Beaver Damage - April 2004
Click photo for larger view April 7, 2004. . . Nathan Cook, on an early evening walk Wednesday in Buckhorn State Park with daughter, Alie, found a willow tree/bush that the beavers had well attacked.
Blooming Spring Crocuses - April 2004
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Nathan Cook photographed these crocuses found in "Daisy's yard" on Sandy Beach Road just before the Easter weekend.
Mini Siberian Iris Blooms - March 2004
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Hollis Busch of Cardinal Lane photographed her mini Siberian Iris on March 15, 2004.
"They are blooming in spite of the snow. Spring is coming for sure."
Here is another one of Hollis' Iris. Click Here
Cold Weather Window - January 2004
According to Emily Dahlstrom, who captured the frost on her East River Road
window one
January morning, "There are advantages to having drafty windows!"
Click for a larger view.
Minus 7 Degrees On The East River In January 2004
This photo of an East River dock was taken on January 10, 2004
when the temperature at 7 a.m. was minus seven. Lynn
Kahn, who snapped it at the end of her street, Riverwoods Drive, says,
"even at -7 degrees, we live in a beautiful place!" Click for a larger
view.
Christian Silhouette
Rob Beach photographed this scene in St. Stephen's Church
Cemetery in April 2003
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This is another beautiful West River sunset photographed on
November 26, 2003 by Rob Beach. (Save
As Wallpaper?)
West River Sunset - November 2003
Rob Beach photographed the West River sunset near
the Whitehaven overlook, November 23, 2003
Click for a much larger view - be patient.
West River Sunset - Sunrise - November 2003
Reg Schopp photographed the West River sunset Sunday, November 23
2003
and the East River sunrise the next morning, November 24, 2003.
Click for a much larger view - be patient.
Schutt Homestead
Former resident Mary Stewart photographed the Schutt
homestead on Stony Point near Bedell Road in the late 1980s.
John Schutt came to the United States from Germany,
bought the farm and raised his family there.
Henry Schutt inherited it and also raised his family there.
Click for a larger view.
Nathan Cook photographed the
lunar eclipse during all stages Saturday
night, November 8, 2003. This picture was taken at 7:57 p.m.
Beaver Island Oak Tree - January 2003
Barbara McMichael captured this icey oak tree scene on
January 30, 2003 in Beaver Island State Park.
"It was about 10 degrees outside at the time, and
everything looked like it had a coat of 'frosting' on it."
Click for a larger view.
Coyote Pauses For Camera - May 2002
Bill Click took this photo on the morning of May 4, 2002.
The coyote is standing at Bill and Gail Click's pond at 1070 Alt Blvd.
Click for a larger view.
This
winter scene was snapped by Island resident Chuck Capage during the height of
our stormy weather last week (late December 2001). The area is Burnt Ship Creek
running beneath Baseline Road near Huth Road.
Island resident Chuck Capage captured this sunset from the Tonawanda side
of the East Niagara River. Click photo for larger view.
Just Like Being There! Photographer Mary
Stewart, watching the fantastic July 4, 2001, aerial display from the
Holiday Inn, captured several excellent shots of the fireworks over the East
River, including this one. Click photo for an even larger view.
Click
Here to open the same photo in a larger format--be patient. Now right click
your mouse on the photo. That will bring down a menu bar. On the list is the
option "Set as Wallpaper." That will put the photo on the opening
screen of your desktop behind your icons. This works with any photo you find on
the web that you would like to have on your desktop. Good Luck, RS.
Here is a Great September Sunset by JoAnn Hugill
A Moonset with a story. After an early start at work (5am), I
noticed the moon falling in the West, and I decided to capture a moonset. I got
up the next morning, and I was ready with my tripod in hand. The moon was full
and all looked perfect. I found the perfect place close to the water's edge, so
I could capture the full effect of the moon's reflection off the water. Only one
difficulty--after waiting almost an hour for the moon to set, a serious problem
arose, no pun intended: the sun. The photo shows the enlightened sky. Oh well,
RS.
A tree with a tale. After finishing my last role
of film while waiting for a picture of a Heron on a log, I knew that
"Murphy" was bound to present a great photo opportunity, and so he
did. Walking home after a series of good sunset photos which were a bit
uneventful, I saw the Heron arrive with a flare. He perched himself atop the
tree, a pose seldom seen, and he stood erect with his head held high. Murphy had
won. I returned for a photo of the tree against a setting sky, just so I could
reflect on the moment and remember to always keep a backup role of film. RS
Without a question, we have some of the most beautiful sunsets in
the world.
Islander Lynn Kahn captured this lightning on film at about
3 a.m. April 12th, from her home on Riverwoods Drive. (April 2001). Click on the
photo for a larger view.
Al Bykowicz took this
photo of his backyard on Stony Point Road through his kitchen window in March
2000. Deer eating out of backyard birdfeeders is common on the Island, and if
you look closely, you will see another deer on the left waiting her turn!
Springtime 2001! Former resident Mary
Stewart, who is spending the summer on the Island with her husband, Jim, and
son, Bill, took this photo of the baby birds, born in a nest in the engine
compartment of the Stewarts' motorhome. Mary is a former photographer for the
Island Dispatch and the Grand Island Record.