dcma2005 Loc: Waterbury, Connecticut

I took a 2 hour boat trip from Kingston New York on June 29th. The tour began and ended in Kingston. The tour went south to about the Hyde Park area before returning to Kingston. Along the way, we passed several lighthouses as well as many stately mansions with beautiful views of the Hudson.

The weather was warm but cloudy at the start (11:30AM) but it did improve on the return to Kingston. All in all, it was a good day to be on the water.

I am new to this website and this is my first posting with photos. I am also retired and have recently developed an interest with photography although I have taken photos over the years. I recently bought a canon G3X camera which I enjoy taking photos with. All the photos are taken in the auto mode.

I know that I have much to learn in photography. I am eager to learn and the internet is full of some great info. Everything is so confusing to me. I will learn over time.

Constructive criticism is always welcome

Tour boat for the trip. Very comfortable.

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Rondout Lighthouse. Located at entrance to the Hudson River. One of two lighthouses I viewed on the boat tour

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One of the many beautiful homes and mansions on the Hudson River.

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The Esopus Meadows Lighhouse in Port Ewen, New York. Tours are offered to this lighthouse and the Roundout Landing lighthouse during the summer and fall on eeekends.

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Ducks sunning themselves on the Hudson River.

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Another large home overlooking the Hudson River.

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Large cargo ship on the Hudson River headed south towards NYC.

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The Staatsburgh NY home of Ogden Mills. Mr. Mills was a wealthy financier from NYC. The home which was more of a summer and autumn "cottage" has 65 rooms in it.

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Hudson River Maritime Museum located on the riverfront of Kingston. Fun place.

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Boaters out on the river enjoying their day.

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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Excellent! I've taken that ride many times. Nice shots and captions!

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Neat! A lot of history i that stretch of river!

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Nice shots, I've been on that rride, did you visit the maritime museum ? or the Trolly Museum across the road?

dcma2005 Loc: Waterbury, Connecticut

Thank you. I will take the trip again. Perhaps in the fall when the leaves are turning?

dcma2005 Loc: Waterbury, Connecticut

Thank you. You're right about the history on the river. I need to explore the area in more depth.

dcma2005 Loc: Waterbury, Connecticut

Thank you. I did visit the maritime museum. Fascinating place. The trolley museum was closed when I was there.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Yes, but make sure it isn't booked solid. That's a very popular time for cruises. They have nice food available.

dcma2005 Loc: Waterbury, Connecticut

Agree 100%.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

I enjoyed the lighthouses most. Those birds are cormorants, they eat fish so live near the water.

dcma2005 Loc: Waterbury, Connecticut

Thank you.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

It's only open weekends, all volunteer staff I believe, ride is just long enough for my grand-kids, they don't get bored, takes you down to Kingston Point Park, get out and walk around, and back, good view of the lighthouse from a different angle. May be going this weekend, it's in the plan anyway, Bob.

dcma2005 Loc: Waterbury, Connecticut

Good info for the next visit.

Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama

Really enjoyed your pictures and history. One small item: on the download I believe all those birds are cormorants.

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