"The Island" is a wonderful thing in my life. It is my aim to record the happenings and beauty that I find there throughout the season. Sharing Sprite with all of you, enhances my experience -- and if I have captured something that touches you, let me know it by purchasing a few prints or "downloads. "
NEW FEATURES: Now you can download your favorite Sprite images right to your computer/cell/blackberry -- GO TO: Buy this Image -- "Download" tab. ENJOY! Gretchen
 
SpritePhotoFrame : FOTO FRAME -- SIYC IMAGES -- "Bring Sprite Home": These images are NOT for print-out or download -- only for DISPLAY here on SmugMug. They are sized "small" for beautiful/effective PhotoFrame viewing. Contact me for a CD which includes all 125 of these Sprite classics to view all winter on your FotoFrame -- for just $25 for the CD. gyengst@sbcglobal.net -- 203-762-9358.

SpritePhotoFrame

FOTO FRAME -- SIYC IMAGES -- "Bring Sprite Home": These images are NOT ...

updated: Dec 30, 2009 7:04am PST

SpriteScapes : Here is a collection of some of my favorite SpriteScapes taken over past years. Many of you have created a "nook" in your home dedicated to the feeling that being on Sprite gives you. I am happy what I capture has contributed to this. SmugMug provides beautiful photoprints in standard and large sizes and creates stunning formats that don't need framing -- see canvas, framed and mounted. This collection also works beautifully for "low-rez" Downloading. You can now instantly add the images to your own computers creating a personal collection of "desktops and screensaves." I will be doing more work on this gallery -- adding this years Scapes -- so keep tuned. I am also here to answer your questions, or give advice, if desired. Forever, Sprite

SpriteScapes

Here is a collection of some of my favorite SpriteScapes taken over pa ...

updated: Dec 21, 2009 2:21pm PST

SIYC Opening Day 5/24/09 : Opening Day was a great success -- bright and not too hot -- a new Capstan Menu -- Old Friends and New Friends -- the best ingredients!

SIYC Opening Day 5/24/09

Opening Day was a great success -- bright and not too hot -- a new Cap ...

updated: May 27, 2009 7:11am PST

June '09 on SIYC : Even though our "summer" started out wet and cloudy, Sprite enthusiasts were out in force enjoying the Sound (go Zoe and Delphine) and catching fish (go Jack and Cooper). There was grass to roll on and brisk, clean water to frollic in. All the ingredients of Sprite were at hand to help shake off Winter's blues.

June '09 on SIYC

Even though our "summer" started out wet and cloudy, Sprite enthusiast ...

updated: Jul 09, 2009 9:42am PST

July 3,4,5th on SIYC : Summer is coming into full swing -- and the HOLIDAY WEEKEND was a blockbuster with great food, lots of color and fun planned events. Also there was a "sighting" of the "Sprite Egret" returning with the Wild Turkey for a B-day bash with co-reveller, Tiger (many more, you two -- and my best wishes).

July 3,4,5th on SIYC

Summer is coming into full swing -- and the HOLIDAY WEEKEND was a bloc ...

updated: Jul 08, 2009 5:08am PST

July '09 on SIYC : Family Gatherings, Landscapes, Parties and Private Moments are key ingredients to good times on Sprite -- enjoy your faces. G:)

July '09 on SIYC

Family Gatherings, Landscapes, Parties and Private Moments are key ing ...

updated: Aug 01, 2009 5:39am PST

August '09 on SIYC : August is warming up with relaxing family activities on Sprite.

August '09 on SIYC

August is warming up with relaxing family activities on Sprite.

updated: Dec 13, 2009 6:23am PST

September '09 on SIYC :

September '09 on SIYC

updated: Sep 23, 2009 7:20am PST

SICY Kids Fishing Tourney : The Sprite kid's Stripper Tournament was a super time with FISH CAUGHT -- thanks to all the helpers and Joy and Matt Gifford, organizers -- plus those not-so-pretty, but tastey worms. Congratulations to all the winners and participants -- and to Lucy Liljegren who hauled in a 27 incher.

SICY Kids Fishing Tourney

The Sprite kid's Stripper Tournament was a super time with FISH CAUGHT ...

updated: Jul 04, 2009 2:23am PST

SIYC Clambake '09 : There is something so wonderful about the SIYC calmbake -- not only is the food something to dream about all year, but the energy and ambiance is not to be missed. I love to shoot events creating the feel and faces as well as the action. ENJOY, my take on it. Remember you can easily purchase digital "downloads" -- beautiful Screen Savers for $3.50 (only for SIYC), so have fun on YOUR computer remembering and creating with the images that you like.

SIYC Clambake '09

There is something so wonderful about the SIYC calmbake -- not only is ...

updated: Jul 27, 2009 10:59am PST

SIYC Benfield 5/09 : A Family Celebration -- returning to Sprite with the beautiful BESTYET -- so nice to have her back.

SIYC Benfield 5/09

A Family Celebration -- returning to Sprite with the beautiful BESTYET ...

updated: Sep 10, 2009 12:52pm PST

SIYC July 6-mile Race : Hello SIYC RACERS -- All the stars lined up for good wind, lots of participation and a photojournalistic photographer that digs hanging off the bow of the chase boat (thanks Tony and Kathy for grabbing my shirt tail). I love catching these moments and my salt encrusted Nikon can attest to the fact. You/I can create about anything with these images, so if you see some that resonates with you, think about a beautiful canvas print above your desk -- or make a sailing bathroom of just YOU DOING IT. I can edit them just the way you envision -- BWs or close ups. There are also digital downloads for you to purchase and play with -- go to BUY -- this photo and look at the options. If you appreciate what I do here -- say thanks, by purchasing a few shots. HAVE FUN reliving the adventure. Gretchen

SIYC July 6-mile Race

Hello SIYC RACERS -- All the stars lined up for good wind, lots of pa ...

updated: Jul 20, 2009 3:00pm PST

Party on Sprite : Parties on Sprite are a special treat for any age. Our island world cast a spell of magic for Zoe and Delphine with their friends -- a princess and pirate party that was great fun!! I am happy to help you capture the moments of your personal events and get-togethers.

Party on Sprite

Parties on Sprite are a special treat for any age. Our island world ca ...

updated: Jul 25, 2009 11:40am PST

Sprite Clean Up : Scrubbed and polished -- Raked and clipped -- plus hauled out -- Sprite is LOOKIN GOOD!

Sprite Clean Up

Scrubbed and polished -- Raked and clipped -- plus hauled out -- Sprit ...

updated: May 25, 2009 5:27am PST

Spring Into Sprite 2009 : 2009 Another beautiful summer on SIYC!! Enjoy this new SmugMug approach to seeing and receiving images you may wish -- even electronic "download." See you inslandside. G:) Please ask my any questions about this new level of my servcies.

Spring Into Sprite 2009

2009 Another beautiful summer on SIYC!! Enjoy this new SmugMug approac ...

updated: Apr 11, 2009 3:23pm PST

CommodoreDinner2009 :

CommodoreDinner2009

updated: Dec 08, 2009 7:59am PST

Scot Awards :

Scot Awards

updated: Sep 04, 2009 8:32am PST

Sprite YearBook Faces : I LOVE PORTRAITS!! So here are some of your faces that I couldn't resist posting to start the year. Please give me a shout if there is something specific you would like captured this year. Gretchen

Sprite YearBook Faces

I LOVE PORTRAITS!! So here are some of your faces that I couldn't resi ...

updated: Apr 13, 2009 6:11am PST

SIYC Request Images and BWs in the Cottage : Want your own copy of what is hanging in the cottage?? -- enjoy shopping -- you can also get a digital download. I will be adding special request images to this gallery all summer. Tell me if you would like to see one of your favorites from years past. G

SIYC Request Images and BWs in the Cottage

Want your own copy of what is hanging in the cottage?? -- enjoy shoppi ...

updated: Oct 06, 2009 8:32am PST

SIYC '09 Staff Color Images : Hi SIYC Staff -- I work hard to get your "SmugMugs" just right for your SIYC portraits in the "cottage." They would also look GREAT on your FaceBook page -- so you can own a download copy for a great price ( and it won't have LOVING FOCUS written across your MUG). Also, the BW will go up in the BW album for GREAT prints (gifts that your folks will really like!! ). You can always ask me ?s about all this, but you probably are WAY ahead of me. See you islandside. Gretchen:)

SIYC '09 Staff Color Images

Hi SIYC Staff -- I work hard to get your "SmugMugs" just right for you ...

updated: Jul 19, 2009 7:30am PST

Shane SkateboardWizard : I thought you might enjoy my images of this high-flying, action-packed activity. Gretchen:)

Shane SkateboardWizard

I thought you might enjoy my images of this high-flying, action-packed ...

updated: Oct 09, 2009 7:50am PST

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