Napeague Harbor’s east shore is noted for a spectacular area of red sands and staining created by groundwater iron deposits seeping out from Hither Woods. The body of water is Long Island’s only remaining harbor never closed to shell fishing. To the east are the Walking Dunes and the several thousand acres of Hither Woods.
Over the years, the majority of red sand images I’ve posted were taken along this isolated stretch of beach. In this image, the staining is very apparent on the rocks.
Other images from this beach can be seen here.
JOHN TODARO 
very beautiful series John.
Thanks Guy. Nice to hear from you.
This beautiful striking photo is a potpourri of imagery combining artists Jean Miro, Roberto Matta and Ashlie Gorky. The major difference is this is a realist picture but shows the influence it has on abstract artists and their imagery.
Thanks Ed. Miro and Gorky have been favorite painters since the way-back, but I’ll need to familiarize myself with Matta.
Like the colours in this…
Thanks. Enjoy your Sunday!
And you have a good Sunday!
thanks
Love the colours in this image.
Thanks 🌟
delightful details too and yet almost an abstract
A compromise that’s always worth exploring, especially on a shoreline.
Love the depth of those rust colours, and the torso-like muscularity of the sand.
Wonderful description. Always a pleasure to hear from you.
Viewing the rocks on the sand and underwater in the same image is interesting – as is the palette! The ‘Drift” gallery is beautiful – it has such a nice flow.
I’m glad there’s one harbor that’s still open to shell fishing.
Thanks. Like many people from Nassau County in our age bracket, I’m sure Joe remembers when there were clams in those bays.
He says, “I do!” He says he lived Tiana Bay outside Hampton Bays – they used to walk right out the door and go clamming. It was free food, “We liked that.” :-) He says Hi, too!