WPCNR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAY. By the WPCNR Flying Photographer. September 2, 2007: Perhaps never in this reporter's memory has the northeast enjoyed such a perfect weather Labor Day Weekend. The weather was perfect on the "New England Riviera" -- Block Island -- the home of the five hour vacation -- with swimmers from tots to teens to adults enjoying the rolling waters of the crystal blue Atlantic. Vacationers arrived by ferry and plane strolling Ocean Avenue, biking the island, shopping the bookstores and studios and enjoying lobster rolls, steamed clams and clam chowder. Block Island is the perfect five hour vacation and Sunday it was perfect.

It was the last summer weekend to get sand in your sandals, a sunbronzed complexion, and dip into the therapeutic waters of the Atlantic with just a hint of autumn in the westerly sea breeze.

The New England Riviera: Approach to Block Island. Yachts fill New Harbor.

The Breathtaking sweep of Mansion Beach washed by long rolling Atlantic breakers.

Classic Victorian Hotels Stare out to the bustling harbor on Ocean Avenue filled with Mr. and Mrs. and Ms. America getting a last 5 hour vacation.

The Beach on the Atlantic looking out to Old Harbor Point. Sea breeze, ocean peace and a last summer fling.

View from balcony enjoying a Lobster Roll.

The weatherbeaten Victorian grand dame hotels evoke a relaxing slower pace of a century ago.