Vincent Brown’s Journal and Photography

Brigantine

For Labor Day weekend, myself and some friends crashed at a lovely home a block from the beach on the northern crest of Brigantine, NJ. I had a wonderful time. It was my first time to the island. I spent most of my childhood summers into my teenage years at our family house in Ocean City, NJ. Brigantine, to me, is most like Ocean City than any other spot on the NJ coast. I’ve been to Wildwood twice this summer already, so a quiet respite in Brigantine was much deserved. Here are some choice photos I got while there:

The complete set is available to view on Flickr

From the balcony, looking toward the ocean about 100 yards away.

Balcony, looking away from the ocean.

The American flag flies from many of the homes in this small, coastal town.

A romantic sunrise walk on the beach.

Surfers brave the early-morning waves. Looks XTREME!

A common sight on the beach in Brigantine, NJ are the surf fishers. Hoping to land the BIG ONE

The sunrise on the Atlantic ocean in Brigantine, NJ is one of the most majestic things I’ve experienced.

The beach patrol in Brigantine were pretty cool, not as overzealous like they can be in Ocean City. My opinion.

Sunset… red sky at night is a sailors delight. We had beautiful weather all weekend.

On our last day, we were up early before sunrise. Charley.

Joe looks cold. The water was actually warmer than the ambient temperature. 72 in the water, 65 on land.

As the sun peaks its head over the horizon, Charley runs to it with reckless abandon.

Truly a free-spirit. I love it. Labor Day: This is the last day she can wear this much white.

I wanted a photo of myself with the sunrise. Almost. Kinda.

Getting frustrated with the self-portraits, I decided to take it out on the sun by pinching it.

Condos close to shore

The crew (Joe, Joe, Me and Charley). I had a great time with them for the weekend.

Joe G.| Charley C. | Joe C. and me? I’m Vinny B. babyyy…

Life is good in Brigantine, NJ.

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09/05/2008 | Life, Photography | Comments

3 Responses to “Brigantine”

Posted by: GladItsNight.com - 09/22/2008

great shots! especially the sun/fingertips one!
Posted by: Vincent Brown - 09/22/2008

Thanks for commenting and I’m pleased that you like my photos.
Posted by: Ocean City Shops - 12/20/2008

Your photos are beautiful. I live in Ocean City and visit brigantine for both work and fun very often. I am glad you enjoyed your quiet vacation and hope next time you come down you decide to visit us in ocean city as well.