Tag Archives: 2019

POWWW’s 2019 Spring Wildflower Walk

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POWWW‘s Annual Wildflower Walk was well attended yesterday with 23 attendees. We saw a good number of native plants and also observed migrant birds moving through Jonathan’s Woods.
 
Our next event is the Spring Birding Hike and Big Sit coming up next weekend at Jonathan’s Woods. Details here – https://www.facebook.com/events/1800868676707341/
For more details on free local nature events in the Denville/Rockaway area contact info@powww.org

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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

Rat Snake at Pyramid Mountain NJ

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Rat Snake
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County, New Jersey
 
This small Rat Snake entertained my macro photography for a few seconds before we both went on our ways. Rat Snakes have a reputation for being one of the most docile wild snakes in New Jersey. They help keep populations of rodents in check and I look forward to seeing them while hiking.
 
More information on the Rat Snake – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantherophis_alleghaniensis

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.
 

Jack-in-the-pulpit at Pyramid Mountain

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Jack-in-the-pulpit
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Park, Morris County, New Jersey
 
Also known as bog onion, brown dragon, Indian turnip, American wake robin.
 

Eastern Towhee at Oros Wildlife Preserve in Woodbridge NJ

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Eastern Towhee

Oros Wildlife Preserve, Woodbridge NJ

I was fortunate that this bird sprung up in a mostly unobstructed area to call. It was quite unfortunate that an airplane flew directly overhead but I was able to clean up the audio a little after trying a “bandpass filter” around 3100hz to isolate the bird vocalization.

Canon EOS M50 + Tamron SP 150-600mm VC G2

More info on the Eastern Towhee – https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Towhee/overview

Visit Oros Preserve – https://www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us/606/3935/Ernie-Oros-Wildlife-Preserve?activeLiveTab=widgets

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

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

Tree Swallow in Sussex County NJ

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Tree Swallow
 
Hyper Humus Marsh, Lafayette NJ
 
My first assumption was that the Tree Swallow was preparing its nest in this cavity. However when a Bluebird burst out of the opening and chased off the Swallow it was clear I was witnessing a different scenario.

“Landscapes of New Jersey” at Parsippany Library

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A few views of my exhibit, Landscapes of New Jersey, at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library on Halsey Road. My artwork is on display through the month of April.
Join us Tuesday April 30th for a free program on landscape photography at the library!