Alida Thorpe:

My camera has always been required gear for my journey through life, from my first film SLR to my current Nikon D300. I love being outdoors in my natural surroundings. My interests of boating, beaching, fishing, scuba-diving, birding and traveling, fit perfectly with my love of photography.


I was born and raised in Brooklyn and moved to Long Island, NY as a young adult and I love where I live! Since my retirement from a lengthy career in education, I have been able to devote more time to photography.



Long Island has so many beautiful beaches and parks with abundant wildlife. It’s just a wonderful place for taking photos! I enjoy sharing my images on the web.
Visit my blog, Long Island Woman to see and read just why I love my Long Island. Visit the galleries here to see many of my photos including Long Island, New York City, and my international travel adventures.

My photos are copyrighted and permission is required for use or reproduction. You can order prints from the links with each gallery or photo. If you would like to contact me, use the Contact Form here.

Hope you enjoy your visit!

Thank you!

Publications and Exhibitions:

I am currently one of the featured photographers for LongIsland.com where my images and articles can be see on the Long Island Blog. My work has appeared in New York Magazine, Vox Hamptons, Boating Times Long Island, and in local publications.

I am a member of NWPLI, the Nature and Wildlife Photographers of Long Island. As a member of NWPLI, I have had my photos on exhibit at the Long Island Fire Island Lighthouse and the Borghese Winery in Cutchogue.