Exploring Ken Lockwood Gorge in Hunterdon County NJ

Halloween 2020

Halloween 2020

James Leach Boardwalk Trail in Lake Hopatcong NJ

James Leach Boardwalk Trail

Liffy Island, Lake Hopatcong NJ

Canon 5DsR + Tamron Lenses USA SP 15-30mm lens

See the behind the scenes video of creating this image – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqwogSCskj8

Watch a video tour of hiking to Liffy Island – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOHuonvKjKs

Learn more about Liffy Island – https://lakehopatconghistory.com/lify-island/

Reflections on the South Branch

Reflections on the South Branch

Ken Lockwood Gorge WMA, Hunterdon County NJ

Angling the camera downward in portrait orientation allowed me to capture the reflecting colors of both the sky as well as the background foliage.

Plan your visit to Ken Lockwood Gorge – https://www.nynjtc.org/park/ken-lockwood-gorge-wildlife-management-area

Cape May Warbler at Cheesequake State Park NJ

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Cape May Warbler

Cheesequake State Park, Middlesex County NJ

More info on the Cape May Warbler – https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Cape_May_Warbler/id

Hiking Dismal Harmony Natural Area in Mendham NJ

Hiking Dismal Harmony Natural Area in Mendham NJWith over 100 acres of open space and 4+ miles of hiking trails this Morris County parkland offers diverse scenery to explore.

Plan your visit to Dismal Harmony – https://www.hikemendham.org/

Barred Owl in Morris County NJ

Barred Owl
Morris County NJ
October 2020

I was fortunate that this unexpected owl landed where I could photograph from a clear vantage point. I especially like the gently arched branch as well as the transitioning maple leaves.
Learn more about the Barred Owl –https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barred_Owl/id

Exploring Glenhurst Meadows in Warren Township NJ

Exploring Glenhurst Meadows in Warren Township NJ


Consisting of over 100 acres, Glenhurst Meadows Nature Preserve is a park often flocked too by birders seeking Warblers and Sparrows. With frequently flooded trails proper footwear and preparation is a must.

Learn more about Glenhurst Meadows – https://warrennj.org/parks-trails-facilites/trails/

Find Glenhurst Meadows by GPS – https://goo.gl/maps/xBKvqvgwbf5PKio39
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Higbee Beach WMA

Higbee Beach WMA
Cape May, NJ
September 2020

As soon as I came across this scene I visualized a composition similar to the classic Death Valley imagery of Racetrack Playa.

Early Autumn at Laurel Pond

Early Autumn at Laurel Pond
Waywayanda State Park, New Jersey
I precariously walked out onto a tree fallen into the pond to shoot this perspective, not an act I am likely to take again.
Visit Waywayanda State Park – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/wawayanda.html