Fog on Ryker Lake
Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Sussex County, New Jersey
Sigma 17-50mm + Canon EOS M50
Category Archives: 2019
Cherry Blossoms at Branch Brook Park
Cherry Blossoms at Branch Brook Park
Essex County, New Jersey
I noticed other photographers posting local cherry blossoms on Instagram and then realized it was time for my annual pilgrimage to Newark.
Canon EOS M50 + Canon 10-18mm lens
Read about activities at the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival here – https://www.essexcountyparks.org/parks/branch-brook-park/calendar/2019-essex-county-cherry-blossom-festival
Foggy Landscapes at Ryker Lake – Canon EOS M50 + Sigma 17-50mm
I spotted morning fog and made a beeline for Ryker Lake in Sparta prior to other business in Sussex County NJ. The area is part of Sparta Mountain WMA and can be good for photographing wildlife as well as landscapes.
Here is a behind the scenes look at setting up a landscape shot. My camera setup is the Canon EOS M50 digital mirrorless camera and the Sigma 17-50mm lens.
Trees in Barren Meadow
Trees in Barren Meadow
Elizabeth D Kay Environmental Center, Chester, New Jersey
Due to a recent controlled burn this landscape was given a very stark mood.
Sigma 17-50mm + Canon SL2
American Oystercatcher in NJ – 4K Video
American Oystercatcher
Gateway National Recreation: Sandy Hook
Monmouth County, New Jersey
Filming birds is always a good challenge, I was fortunate to keep this Oystercatcher in the frame for a few seconds.
Canon EOS M50 + Tamron SP 150-600mm
Driftwood in Tidal Pool
Driftwood in Tidal Pool
Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook
Monmouth County, New Jersey
I liked the curvature of this driftwood and also the combination of shadows and highlights upon it from the morning light.
Canon EOS M50 + Canon 10-18mm lens
American Oystercatcher in NJ
American Oystercatcher
Sandy Hook NJ
April 2019
The Oystercatchers were out in full force today busy defending their turf versus rival pairs.
Rockaway River Wildlife Management Area
Jefferson, NJ
Mid-day landscapes are not usually my favorite but the balance of light and shadows striking the foreground trees worked for me here.
Visit Rockaway River WMA – https://www.nynjtc.org/park/rockaway-river-wildlife-management-area
Landscapes of New Jersey at the Parsippany Public Library
Now on display for the duration of April 2019
Parsippany Public Library
Mon-Thur: 9am-9pm Fri & Sat: 9am-5pm 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, New Jersey
Let me know if you are thinking of stopping to see my artwork!
Wildcat Ridge Wetlands
Rockaway Township, New Jersey
March 2019.
I didn’t see much wildlife diversity on this outing but I did see a mating frenzy of Newts in a stream crossing.
Canon 10-18mm + Canon SL2 DSLR
See the making of this shot here – https://www.facebook.com/daveblinderphotography/videos/394386184476786/
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