Chicken of The Woods

Chicken of the Woods
Four Birds Trail
Newfoundland NJ

More information on the Chicken of the Woods mushroom – https://www.wildernesspioneers.co.uk/chicken-of-the-woods-laetiporus-sulphureus/

Explore the Four Birds Trail – https://www.njhiking.com/best-hikes-in-nj-four-birds-trail/

Rainbow Over Hyper Humus Marsh

Rainbow Over Hyper Humus Marsh
Lafayette NJ
September 2021

A large vivid rainbow (and a partially visible double rainbow) appeared in between showers this morning. The vivid colors dissipated just as quickly as they had appeared.

Canon EOS M5 + EFM 11-22mm lens

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in Chester Twp NJ

Tiger Swallowtail on Joe-pye Weed
Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center
August 2021

Learn more about Joe-pye Weed – https://www.thespruce.com/joe-pye-weed-eupatorium-purpureum-1402848

Visit the Kay Environmental Center – https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/elizabeth-d-kay-environmental-center/

View of Sulphur Creek from Goosenecks Overlook

View of Sulphur Creek from Goosenecks Overlook
Capitol Reef National Park in Utah
May 2021

There was a photograph to be taken around every bend from Goosenecks Overlook though there weren’t many guardrails!

More info on Goosenecks Overlook – https://liveandlethike.com/2015/04/07/goosenecks-trail-capitol-reef-national-park-ut/

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

Near Goosenecks Overlook – Capitol Reef NP

Near Goosenecks Overlook
Capitol Reef National Park
Wayne County, Utah
May 2021

The walks were easy and the views expansive at Goosenecks Overlook at Capitol Reef National Park. Don’t miss this stop if you are in Southern Utah!

Visit Capitol Reef National Park – https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/brochures.htm

Morning Rays on Sunrise Mountain Road

Morning Rays on Sunrise Mountain Road
Stokes State Forest, Sussex County, New Jersey


This photo was taken on a recent outing. I quickly jumped out of my car to seize the opportunity of morning sunlight piercing through clearing fog in the forest. The good photo opportunities are always fleeting.

Visit Stokes State Forest – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/stokes.html