Summer Morning at Delaware Water Gap
Kittatinny Point Visitor Center
July 2021
On a steamy July morning fog lingered on the peaks of Mt Tammany and Mt Minsi.
Summer Morning at Delaware Water Gap
Category Archives: Nature
American Lady on Butterfly Bush at The Celery Farm Nature Preserve
American Lady on Butterfly Bush
Celery Farm Nature Preserve
Allendale, New Jersey
Preparation met opportunity when this American Lady butterfly allowed for wide angle imaging in front of a picturesque background.
Visit The Celery Farm – https://www.fykenature.org/celeryfarm.php
Canon 11-22mm EF-M + Canon M5
American Snout on Pepperbush at Double Trouble State Park
American Snout on Pepperbush
Double Trouble State Park
Ocean County NJ
July 2021
I did not expect to stumble across this uncommon butterfly while walking near the Cedar Creek!
Learn more about the American Snout butterfly – https://www.naba.org/chapters/nabanj/butterflies/american_snout.html
Great Egret on the Beaver Brook
Great Egret on the Beaver Brook
Jonathan’s Woods
Morris County NJ
June 2021
On a recent June morning 2 egrets as a Great Blue Heron were active near the beaver dam. The pile of feathers at the egret’s feet are a result of preening.
Bamboo Brook with Forget-Me-Nots
Taken during a recent stroll at Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center. The trails at Bamboo Brook are always tranquil and scenic.
Cottonwood Wash at Capitol Reef National Park
Cottonwood Wash
Capitol Reef National Park
Wayne County, Utah
I only made it a short distance into Cottonwood Wash as the landscape was harsh and the trail became increasingly technical as I made my way towards the slot canyon.
Learn more about Cottonwood Wash – https://www.americansouthwest.net/slot_canyons/cottonwood_wash/canyon.html
Seaside Sparrow Calling in Tuckerton New Jersey
Great Basin Rattlesnake at Zion National Park
Great Basin Rattlesnake
Zion National Park in Utah
While hiking in the backcountry we unknowingly came within a few feet of this small to medium sized rattlesnake. It watched us intently and did not rattle its tail.
Night Sky Over Kolob Mountain
Night Sky Over Kolob Mountain
Zion National Park in Utah
May 2021
This shot was taken off of Kolob Terrace Road away from the hustle and bustle of central Zion National Park. I got lucky as a passing car briefly illuminated the mountains to make this shot.
Visit Kolob Terrace – http://www.zionnational-park.com/kolob.htm
Canon M5 + Rokinon 12mm F/2.0 lens
25 second exposure F/2.5 ISO 6400
Hoodoo at Capitol Reef National Park
Hoodoo at Capitol Reef National Park
Notom Bullfrog Road, Utah
May 2021
On our recent trip we did a fair amount of hiking in strong desert sun but luckily this shot was taken out of our minivan’s window.
Learn more about the scenic drives at Capitol Reef National Park – https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/roads.htm
Full Trip Report coming when I have time.
Dave Blinder Nature Photography 