Captree State Park

The Fire Island Lighthouse is a visible landmark on the Great South Bay, in southern Suffolk County, New York on the western end of Fire Island, a barrier island off the southern coast of Long Island

This is Captree State Park in Long Island New York. I’ve come here several times over the years to go fishing and crabbing. Loaded with work, It’s been 2 weeks since I’ve had the opportunity to add to this personal project and I was itching to go out and shoot again. So I set out for this location, 20 minutes from home. The cloud formations were spectacular and I could envision an epic sunset shot. I had planned to arrive a few hours early, set up my composition and wait. However, as soon as I arrived, I was shocked at the amount of mosquitoes swarming around. It was biblical! I had no more than 5 minutes to get this image and I just had to leave. I originally did not want to post this image as I knew it was not my best work. It was not the shot I wanted to get. But then I remembered, I also shoot and post to remind me of what was going on in the moment. So here it is.

Beautiful view! On the south side of ocean parkway!

This is a view of Fire Island Lighthouse from the beaches of Captree State Park.

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Beach and museum.
Long Island is full history.
Robert Moses has a beautiful boardwalk, bird sanctuary and museum.

Robert Moses Water Tower

You can find out about the history of Bay Shore with a trip to Robert Moses Water Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Fire Island Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Bay Shore when you take a trip to Fire Island Lighthouse. Wander the beaches in this family-friendly area.

As we were walking on the boardwalk towards to lighthouse of Fire Island , the most attractive views were different kind of natural bushes along both sides of the boardwalk. It was so hot at midday, and sunlight was bright .everything was gorgeous. I couldn't help take pictures of it.

Lighthouse Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lighthouse Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Bay Shore. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

Richard L. Brooks Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Richard L. Brooks Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Gilgo-Oak Beach-Captree.

Oak Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oak Beach during your trip to Gilgo-Oak Beach-Captree?

Good Samaritan Hospital - West Islip

If Good Samaritan Hospital - West Islip is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of West Islip.

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