Painted Turtles
Celery Farm Nature Preserve
Allendale New Jersey
August 2021
Visit The Celery Farm – https://www.fykenature.org/celeryfarm.php
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
Elfin Skimmer in Ocean County NJ
Elfin Skimmer
Ocean County NJ
July 2021
I especially like the powdery blue appearance of these petite dragonflies, our smallest in the United States.
More info on the Elfin Skimmer – https://wiatri.net/inventory/odonata/speciesaccounts/SpeciesDetail.cfm?TaxaID=156
Banded Pennant at Double Trouble State Park
Banded Pennant
Double Trouble State Park
Ocean County NJ
July 2021
Learn more about the Banded Pennant – http://www.dragonfliesnva.com/My%20Documents/KevinPDF/pdf/identify/species/BandedPennant-FINAL.pdf
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
Northern Brown Snake in Morris County NJ
Northern Brown Snake
Morris County NJ
June 2021
A healthy DeKay’s snake rests comfortable amid mulch. More info on Brown Snakes – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storeria_dekayi
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.
Morning Sky and Lifting Fog at Wildcat Ridge
Morning Sky and Lifting Fog
Wildcat Ridge WMA
Rockaway Township NJ
June 2021
A tight shot with a telephoto zoom lens captured the drama of fog burning off on a humid June morning.
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.
People Pictures from Utah 2021 Trip
People Pictures from Utah May 2021 Trip
These photos are from our group of adventurers as we traversed Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park.
Lisa, Dave, Mark, Mario, and Kelly pose in the Narrows at Zion National Park
Mark, Mario, and Kelly take a break at the Narrows in Zion
Mario and Kelly pass through deeper water at The Narrows in Zion
Mario at Bryce Canyon
Lisa passes through Capitol Gorge at Capitol Reef National Park
Mario can’t seem to spot that pesky Big-horned Sheep near Zion National Park.
Mark photobombs a Big-horned Sheep crossing near Zion
