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Nighttime At Compo

Posted on January 28, 2016 | 5 comments
(Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

Click on or hover over to enlarge. (Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

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Wondrous Weekend

Posted on January 24, 2016 | Comments Off on Wondrous Weekend

This weekend has been many things: scary, snowy, white, bright and beautiful.

It also brought out the best in “06880” photographers.

All around town, you’ve been capturing amazing images of this very lovely town.

Here are a few final shots. (Click on or hover over to enlarge.)

Light at the end of the storm. (Photo/Patricia McMahon)

Light at the end of the storm. (Photo/Patricia McMahon)

We think of John Kantor as the sailing school guy. But he loves Longshore in all kinds of weather., as this photo clearly shows. (Photo/John Kantor)

We think of John Kantor as the sailing school guy. But he loves Longshore in all kinds of weather, as this photo clearly shows. (Photo/John Kantor)

Not far from Longshore, Saugatuck Shores' Canal Beach looks equally lovely. (Photo/Gene Borio)

Not far from Longshore, Saugatuck Shores’ Canal Beach looked equally lovely. (Photo/Gene Borio)

There were ducks galore on Saugatuck Shores...

Enjoying the water of Saugatuck Shores…

...and one lone guy in the air. (Photos/Gene Borio)

…and one lone guy in the air. (Photos/Gene Borio)

The sun set colorfully over downtown. (Photo/Michael Baltierra)

Red sky at night: good news, right? (Photo/Michael Baltierra)

A special nighttime view of the Post Road, looking east. (Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

A colorful nighttime view of the Post Road, looking east. (Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

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It’s Not Yet High Tide…

Posted on January 23, 2016 | 2 comments

…but already the waves are nearing the Compo Beach seawall.

Betsy P. Kahn took this dramatic photo from her Soundview Avenue home.

(Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

Click on or hover over to enlarge. (Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

Stay safe and warm, Westport — and send your photos to dwoog@optonline.net

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Betsy Kahn’s Beauty

Posted on January 19, 2016 | 8 comments

Alert — and very talented — “06880” photographer Betsy P. Kahn had a busy day today. She shot 3 fantastic waterside scenes: Saugatuck Island, Gray’s Creek and the Longshore marina.

The air was cold. The sun was setting. But Betsy nailed it! (Click on or hover over any photo to enlarge.)

Saugatuck Island (Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

Saugatuck Island (Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

Saugatuck Island

Saugatuck Island

Grays Creek - Gloria - Betsy P Kahn

Gray’s Creek and the “Gloria” oyster boat. 

Gray's Creek sunset. (Photos/Betsy P. Kahn)

Gray’s Creek sunset.

Strait Marina - Longshore - Betsy P Kahn

E.R. Strait Marina, Longshore. (Photos/Betsy P. Kahn)

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Eye-Catching Alley

Posted on January 18, 2016 | 12 comments

To most of us, the alley next to Restoration Hardware is just a shortcut from the parking lots off Jesup Road, to the Post Road and Main Street.

But talented photographer and alert “06880” reader Betsy P. Kahn sees something more. She’s intrigued by the many angles and contours of this often-overlooked Westport nook.

(Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

(Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

Now there’s an added attraction. Rothbard Ale + Larder just opened up in the space formerly occupied by Tierra restaurant. They serve German food and drinks (plus cuisine from Alsace, Belgium and Switzerland).

Early reviews are good. Unfortunately, town regulations prohibit much signage. Let’s hope they make it to Oktoberfest.

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Oh My 06880 — Photo Challenge #53

Posted on January 3, 2016 | 33 comments

We ended the 1st year of our photo challenge with the easiest one ever.

A record 34 alert “06880” readers knew immediately that the shot was taken at the Westport train station. Congratulations to all!

In order:  Seth Schachter, David Sampson, Jim Rodenbush, Kathryn Sirico, Alberta Cifolelli, Fred Cantor, Rich Stein, Edward Bloch, Beau James, James Weisz, John Englehart, Vanessa Zoe Bradford, Billy Scalzi, Patrick Pellicone, Sue Brenner, Kathie Bennewitz, Janis Wasserman, Roger Wolfe, Joyce Barnhart, Fred Rubin, Tom Turnbull, Tim Reid, Bobbie Herman, Julie McMahon, Jill Turner Odice, Jim Hood, Gerry Kuroghlian, William Camp, Rebecca Bruno, Susan Huppi, Christine Bisceglie, Thomas Orofino, Nan Buziak Lexow and Leslie Beatus.

To see the photo and all responses (only one dude guessed wrong: “the side of the school buses”), click here.

We’ll start 2016 off with a tougher one. We’ve all passed by this owl countless times. But “who” remembers where it is?

Oh My 06880 - January 3, 2016

(Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

If you think you know, click “Comments” below.

Happy New Year to all photo challengers!

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Boo!

Posted on October 31, 2015 | 2 comments

Dr. Jesse Wexler recently retired from his radiology practice.

His new job: scary window artist.

Dan and Betsy Kahn hired him to decorate their Soundview Drive home for Halloween.

Halloween 3 - Betsy Kahn

They loved all his work.

Halloween 2 - Betsy Kahn

But Alfred was a touch of genius.

(Photos/Betsy P. Kahn)

(Photos/Betsy P. Kahn)

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Just Another Day In Paradise

Posted on October 25, 2015 | 4 comments

Days grow shorter. The air gets chillier.

But even though it’s late October, our string of spectacular weekends continues.

Alert “06880” photographer Betsy P. Kahn captured these great Westport scenes earlier today:

Compo Beach - October 25, 2015 - Betsy P. Kahn

Compo Beach 2 - October 25, 2015 - Betsy P Kahn

Saugatuck - October 25, 2015 - Betsy P Kahn

(Photos/Betsy P. Kahn)

The holiday decorations just have to wait.

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One Day Closer To The End Of Summer…

Posted on August 15, 2015 | 3 comments

…but what a great day it was!

(Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

(Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

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The Morning After

Posted on July 4, 2015 | 16 comments

We’ve seen the rockets’ red glare. The bombs bursting in air.

We’ve left our beach chairs, tents, flip flops and food in the Compo Beach sand.

But Westport’s Parks and Rec crew is up to the task. They see our garbage, and in a fantastic show of coordination, energy and grit they remove it.

Betsy P. Kahn was up at 6 this morning. She lives on the shore, and took her regular dawn walk. Today, she brought her camera. Here’s what she saw:

Cleanup flag - Betsy P Kahn

Cleanup 1 - Betsy P Kahn

Cleanup - more seagulls - Betsy P Kahn

Cleanup seagulls pavilion - Betsy P Kahn

Cleanup sparklers - Betsy P Kahn

Cleanup - Parks and Rec - Betsy P Kahn

Cleanup seagulls - Betsy P Kahn

Meanwhile, here are 2 more looks back at the night before the morning after:

Cleanup - 19 Soundview

(All photos/Betsy P. Kahn)

(All photos/Betsy P. Kahn)

 

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