Jan Shannon Photography

that first peak over the dunes when the ocean comes into view, is the gift of the present moment. step by step , inching closer to destination and the expansive view of the Atlantic Ocean. the curiosity within us peaks wondering what the waves are like?? small big powerful?? this image is about seeking and having the simple curiosity of a child to find what lies just over the bend. peaceful and calming times in life.

Moored overnight and rising to witness the day unfold while aboard these beautiful sailboats. The rising sun over th calm bay illuminated the sky and water as the boats gently rock in the bay breezes. take me away

got your head in the clouds?? what better way then to imagine floating away over the bay?? dreams are made here and the softness calls to our innate guidance to rest on the clouds and dream away.

Empty beach walk and waves crashing on shore touch our inner spirits. Those last few sets onto the pure white sand touching and massaging our feet, the scene forever in our minds of the gentlefolks ways of existing in a turbulent world.

one of the most uplifting things in the dead of winter is to remember how the sunflowers bring smiles to us. the uplifting colors and greeting each person with a happy face lifitn dup to the light that gives life to all. stand here and feel the energy of the filed of gold shine on you.

life on the bay can be harsh. the old woddent structures meant to help ease the erosion are slowly worn down by the sun, the salt, the air. we all stand tall in the face of adversity and we become even more beautiful as the experience weathers us and fine tunes us like a work of art we are.

the Journey is a solitary one an dalthough we find support and encouragment alogn the way, it is up to each one of us to choose what feels right to us.

the four elements: air, fire, earth, water all come together forming a single line coordinating life unfolding. The rocks and water meet and the force of the aves create the bubbles like soap in a basin. come sit in the warm summer air, take in the rising sun as the water and earth do their dance creating a mesmerizing sound which delights our souls.

Orient Point Lighthouse is strategically placed in Gardiners Bay on the north fork of Long Island NY. This scene is common on the north north but today only a single fisherman and the lighthouse as the sun is perfectly in line with the guiding light. Ferries will being their runs soon across the LI Sound. And the sights and smells of summer remain imprinted in our brains.

the dark cloud hovers over the Long Island Sound as off int he distance the sun is. setting. I stood in awe as Mother nature presented her magnificence and the lessons we all face in life the lightest of times and the darkest of times. We each experience that in our own way. Imagine yourself sitting on the north shore rocks just witness this unfolding.

the fast pace of life sometimes has us so much on the go we forget to take time to slow down. This is a long Exposure shot and the Atlatinc ocean waves as the incoming storm Isaias is approaching The elements of water, earth, and air are all visibly presence and the sun is obscured but those thick approaching clouds and yet powerful enough to bring light into the day and highlight those extraordinary clouds.

The beachgoers have left for the day. The setting sun is saying goodnight time to rest after a day of play in life. Just sit and watch and remember.

The docks perched over the water and allow us to extend out pathway over and above without getting wet. There is something that draws us to the empty dock so we can just sit and mediate on the end of our path and yet maybe a beginning.

Perched up high above all the beach goers sit those lifeguard chairs that so many of us recognize as a structure of the beach landscape. What it is about these chairs that draws so many of us to them? We want to climb to jump to sit . scenes from a beach any beach use.

Summers on the Great South Bay always find the sailboats moored in the harbor, offering their unique beauty as they grace the distant horizon. The gentle summers breezes, the smell of the salt air, and the warmth of the rising sun. Simple pleasures in a complex world and yet, earth friendly and sustainable. Ecosystems in balance as we all focus on the ecology of the ever changing world Bellport, New York

Ho Hum is a private beach along the coast of Fire Island. After Hurricane Sandy destroyed the old pavilion, the new structure was erected bigger and set back more than the previous one. Well, Mother Nature does what Mother Nature wants. Erosion, strong storms, and high winds have caused the pavilion to become separated from the walkway and so, it is standing alone to face the sea. I often think of how often we feel alone in facing. another day and yet, the we do day after day without crumbling under the pressure The light shines on our strengths and we use them to stand tall. Ho Hum Beach, Fire Island, New York

just sitting ont he shore watchign the rising sun, and the rock positions as if it is a path to be navigated. swirling around the first one and shapr left around second as we weave our way in life. The sun shines creating shadows across the calm waters of the Long Island Sound. peaceful morning mediation to start the day.

Robert Moses state Pakr has several life boats on the beach in case of need. This particular morning, I came across this one behind those common beach fences that help protect erosion. The combination o boat and fence not he sand as the sun begins to rise, are all the signs of summer fun.

what is it about sailboats in the marina at dawn? All tied up, safe ,and secure but awaitn the time to go out onto the bay. Sailboats are calming and relaxing. We imagine ourselves in them as they glide across the water as the wind pushes against the sails. Magical moments.

Sunflowers Sunflowers Sunflowers! Can you imagine yourself in the middle of a field just surrounded by these happy flowers all greeting you even as you bid the day goodbye? A wonderful energy to life the household vibration. Peconic New York

the uphill walks are rewarded with the sights and sounds just over the hill. Something magical about not seeing the other side and yet it call to us to explore and become curious. Walk up and what will yo find?

Adult toys are fun and we get to play with our inner child. We all have an inner child that wants to play. Humans are made to play and seek adventure or we would never learn how to walk.! The child within needs health playtime and what better then a little red sailboat on the river and out into the bay?? Brookhaven New York

Sunrise over the bay as the single sailboat moored in the harbor create a scene to calm and yet takes us away on adventures. Imagine where this single boat has gone? what sights has it seen? The peaceful dawning of a new day tells us to sail away into the day.

I stood I awe watching this unfold. The colors were incredible and in the moment I wanted to paint it Life is filled with color which is light thing and reflecting in all kinds of ways. the energy of colors touches us and the more we surround ourselves in it the better we are. color is life.

As the sun set, I could not help but notice the shapes all mirroring each other. Triangles... birth-death-rebirth. Sun fading sun sets the tone for the cloud to explode with color as the rocks provide a point from which it all generates from. a single point divided into threes_ the vibration of communication. Nature communicates to and with us. Bellport, New York

The Neowise Comet graced our sky in July 2020. I thought how interesting that this comet now has so many of us looking to the heavens and remembering it is so much larger than just this planet Earth we inhabit. With Covid Virus and then the Comet, this has been a year of challenging situations and beauty within those challenge. This is iconic. The image was take at Wildwood State Park overlooking the Long Island Sound. I was simply in awe and you will be too.