Category Archives: Landscape

Wetlands in Spring – Great Swamp NWR

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Wetlands in Spring
 
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Morris County NJ
 
I waited out the clouds for a brief glimpse of sunlight on this April day.
 
Sigma 17-50mm + Canon SL2

Reflections on Saffins Pond

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Reflections on Saffins Pond
 
Mahlon Dickerson County Reservation, Jefferson, New Jersey
 
The scattered Cumulus clouds and sinking dock set the stage for a surreal image this afternoon.
 
Canon SL2 + Sigma 17-50mm

Valhalla Brook Falls

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Valhalla Brook Falls
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County NJ
 
A 10 stop neutral density filter exaggerated the water motion in this photograph to the tune of 30 seconds. 10 stop neutral density filters are available for all interchangeable lenses and can often be purchased for $30 on Amazon if you shop around.

Clouds over Marsh at Great Swamp NWR

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Clouds over Marsh
 
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Morris County NJ
 
A small gap in the clouds allowed a sliver of light to strike distant cattails.

Skunk Cabbage on Stony Brook

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Skunk Cabbage on Stony Brook
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County, New Jersey
 
I don’t recall incorporating Skunk Cabbage into many landscape images before so I was overdue. This bend in the brook was particularly lush.
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron 15-30mm

Lake Valhalla Overlook

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Lake Valhalla Overlook
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County NJ
 
There are several scenic vistas within the local park system. This view is accessed via the Turkey Mountain hiking area across the street from the Visitors Center.
 

Valhalla Brook Falls at Pyramid Mountain

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Valhalla Brook Falls
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County, New Jersey
 
I am working on new artwork to update the trail info panels at the visitor center within the Pyramid Mountain. Nice privilege to be a part of.
 
Canon 10-18mm + Canon SL2

Magnolia in Bloom

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Magnolia in Spring
 
 
I normally walk around the pond and nature trails at Fairview for photography but this roadside opportunity was even easier to shoot. Positioning the wide angle lens close to the blossoms set the stage for a dramatic perspective.
 
Canon 10-18mm + Canon SL2

April Storm over Wildcat Ridge

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April Storm over Wildcat Ridge
 
Rockaway Township, New Jersey
 
I was at the right place and right time for dramatic weather at the local hawkwatch. I’ve photographed from this vista dozens of times but have never observed such defined clouds. A seemingly ethereal light struck the foreground as sunlight permeated the sky.
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron 24-70mm

Clouds over Oros Preserve

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Clouds over Oros Preserve
 
Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve, Woodbridge, NJ
 
This was my first trip to this nature area in Central Jersey. I saw several hatching turtles, many Tree Swallows, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Myrtle Warblers, and even a few Rusty Blackbirds. Not bad for a quick walk.
 
Visit the Oros Wildlife Preserve – https://goo.gl/maps/GzU9FxHagxLPkvVQ6