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My favorite shot in this series.

Yay for a really good shot!

waaaaa -- next to the last pix and I want to see 5,000 more of them. Great job Motts. See you in Nevada one of these days!

beyond the dark, there is a colorful way.........

Taken from HILA ex USS ATR 89 this is either PRR CHESTER or WILMINGTON or possibly OLEAN

Well, what a wonderful journey this has been!
When my dad still had his boat, every few years we'd make a round-trip around Staten Island, and I ALWAYS thought the Island's most fascinating side was the Arthur Kill & Kill Van Kull. There's stuff back there that can ONLY be seen from a boat. Exploring it in a kayak must be even better - cause when you're in a 30 ft power boat, you just don't dare to get in nice & close. So, I recommend to anyone who finds these photos interesting, to find someone with a boat & take a ride on "the other side". Most people are only familiar with the Raritan Bay side, with it's beaches & nice homes. Trust me - you won't regret a tour of the Arthur Kill. And you might even get some free "Cheap thrills" if a tug passes & throws a big wake at you! Yee-haw! Happy sailing.

ok i love ur pics ...i saw most of them here and would like to say ur an inspiration to my series of paintings i am about to do on this medium. i would be glad to send u some of my work if ur interested. my email is ...viking_king1000@yahoo.com

I have a 19-foot power boat & was creeping up on some wrecked river barges to take some pics. I was probably 75' away from the nearest visible wreckage when my outdrive struck something. It was like we hit a brick wall. I trimmed full-up & backed out. Later inspection revealed a notch in the leading edge of my outdrive unit. No real damage but I learned something that day. Get close but be very careful.

Don't forget where we parked! Great shot.

must of taken some courage to go inside of the boat considering the condition some of the boats are in.

anyone know of the " IDANNAS K " beached off the quarry edge in VUNG TAU, V.N.

Reminds me of a portion of the Salvador Dali painting....... "A Couple with their Heads full of Clouds," 1936. Your photos continue to amaze and delight. Thanks.

Wonderful pics, Motts. Thanks for the unique gallery.