Briny water

Towards the marsh and the forest beyond.

My new favorite spot is where the Nissequogue River meets the LI Sound at a beach at the end of Old Dock Road.

Living on an island, I have lots of beautiful bodies of water all around me. Quite a few are within walking distance of my house. But early last fall, I took a photography class and one of our lessons was at this place. It’s as close to idyllic as you can get. A stretch of quiet beach for walking that leads to a forest. Cliffs to the south. Colorful marshes to the west. Tons of birds. Unusual shells. I’ve been back a dozen times since my first visit. Great for practicing all those new photography skills.

Oh, and the briny water? The Nissequogue River is freshwater. The LI Sound, saltwater. Where they meet = briny…and so, that’s why there’s all that wildlife here that you don’t always get in other parts of the island.