One of the best and most enjoyable places to watch maritime activity is from the restaruant Blue. Located at 1115 Richmond Terrace on Staten Island (across from Snug Harbor), Blue features a great, wide panoramic view of busy ship activity on the Kill Van Kull.

Foggy day on Staten Island's North Shore waterfront.

Early morning launch of boats out of Miller's Launch, Staten Island.

Yesterday's later afternoon sun glistening off the Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Liner ( art on the ship's hull by Peter Max) in the distance behind some small working barges.