The Sound was a pond today. Perfect for going across to the L.I. side and getting a close-up look at things like flora and fauna—and Green Gong #1, off the east side of Hart Island. Two of the most beautiful, lonely sounds are gulls and gongs. (Oh, and the lack of motorboats! Thank you, October.) Today it’s just us and the sailboat races.

View from Hewlett Point, Great Neck

Jean, aka, The Great Pumpkin

We have to look this one up. But it’s on many rocks now, and a gorgeous color.