Morning View of Yards Creek

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Morning View of Yards Creek
 
Appalachian Trail, Blairstown, New Jersey
 
This was about 3/4 of the way out on my hike from the Mohican Outdoor Center to the broader Raccoon Ridge overlook.
 
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm

View of Delaware River and Yard’s Creek from Raccoon Ridge

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View of Delaware River and Yard’s Creek from Raccoon Ridge
 
Blairstown, New Jersey
 
This was my first trek up this part of the Appalachian trail above the Delaware Water Gap. The hike from Camp Mohican was not easy but was not quite as grueling as I had heard.
 
 
Tamron SP 15-30mm VC + Canon 5Dsr

Old Farmhouse in Autumn

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Old Farmhouse in Autumn
 
Hampton Township, New Jersey
 
I caught a glimpse of this rural decay from the road and decided to try to capture the scene.
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm VC

Early Morning at Cresse Pond

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Early Morning at Cresse Pond
Cape Island Wildlife Management Area, Cape May, New Jersey
Taken at the former quarry ponds off of Cresse Lane.
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm VC

Dune and Wind-swept Tree

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Dune and Wind-swept Tree
 
Higbee Beach WMA, Cape May County, NJ
 
The blue blazed dune trail at Higbee Beach houses a lot of distinct withered trees. The trail also leads the way to a decent sized pond.
 
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm VC

Dusk at Garrett Family Preserve

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Dusk at Garrett Family Preserve
 
Cape May, New Jersey
 
Somehow I had never stopped at this nature preserve on my previous visits to Cape May. Lisa and I had a peaceful late day walk around a few of the meadow trails.
 
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm

Big Flatbrook in Summer

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Big Flatbrook in Summer
 
Stokes State Forest, Sussex County NJ
 
Photo taken near the Steam Mill camping area.
 
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm

Morning at Double Kill Marsh

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Morning at Double Kill Marsh
 
Appalachian Trail, New Jersey
 
Seen on a recent hike from Waywayanda State Park. The signature white blaze of the Appalachian Trail can be found roadside just beyond the main entrance to Waywayanda.
 
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm VC

Long Bridge at Black Run

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Long Bridge at Black Run
 
Black Run Preserve, Evesham, Burlington County NJ
 
Crossing this 10 foot stretch of “bridge” on a nature trail almost seemed like a good idea until I gauged the depth at nearly 4 feet with my tripod. Carrying 20 lbs of unwieldy photography gear in a backpack also convinced me that this trail was not for me.
 
Visit Black Run Preserve – https://blackrun.org

Trail and Pond – Tall Pines State Preserve

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Trail and Pond
 
Tall Pines State Preserve, Gloucester County NJ
 
This was my first visit to Gloucester County’s first state park. I found the walk leisurely and scenic and I am glad to know that this area has their own state park for recreation.
 
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm VC