Lake Arrowhead and Morning Sky

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Lake Arrowhead and Morning Sky
 
11/29/2019
Denville NJ
 
This morning I grabbed my mirrorless Canon camera, fumbled with manual settings and shot 2 frames before my lone battery died. I didn’t have enough reaction time to turn the image stabilization on but was fortunate to get a sharp shot at 1/13 of a second.
 
Canon EOS M50 + EFM 11-22mm

Hibernia Brook in Autumn

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Hibernia Brook in Autumn
 
Rockaway Township, New Jersey
 
Taken off of the Beach Glen Trail within Wildcat Ridge WMA. I particularly liked the symmetry of the reflecting barren tree towards the left of this frame.
 
 
Canon EOS M50 + EFM 11-22mm

Northern Harrier at Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Northern Harrier

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville NJ

Winter 2009

“Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.”

I liked how the silhouetted hawk in flight glided (searching for prey) just above the reeds. I also loved the pink sky tones signaling the end of the day.

Pond #2

Greendell Marsh Ecological Preserve

New Jersey

November 2019

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Filmed recently on my Phantom 3 Pro Drone

High Point Monument and Observation Platform

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High Point Monument and Observation Platform
 
Sussex, New Jersey
 
The observation platform at High Point is located off the short but scenic driving loop. This is a very convenient way to get acquainted with High Point State Park, though not fully comprehensive of the diverse terrain to be found.
 
 
Canon EOS M50 + EFM 11-22mm lens

Aerial view of swamp at Greendell Marsh Ecological Preserve

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Aerial view of swamp at Greendell Marsh Ecological Preserve

Green Township NJ

Phantom 3 Professional drone

There is a great diversity of wildlife habitats at Greendell Marsh.  I plan on revisiting the area soon to show more of the limestone ridges after the trees have dropped the leaves.

 

 

Glacial Erratic in Autumn

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Glacial Erratic in Autumn
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County NJ
 
In suburban Morris County, Pyramid Mountain is one of the best places to observe the rocky deposits of long-gone glaciers and reconnect with natural history.
 
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm

Autumn at Taylortown Reservoir

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Autumn at Taylortown Reservoir
 
Montville, New Jersey
 
Driving the course of Boonton Avenue from downtown Boonton to its confluence in Butler with Kakeout Road is an easy and relaxing way to get to Route 23 in Morris County. I always like to admire the water and woods around Taylortown Reservoir while driving through.
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm vc

Autumn at Great Bay

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Autumn at Great Bay
 
Denville, New Jersey
 
I had to stand on a flimsy fallen tree to obtain this clear view of the lake. As Ansel Adams noted, “A good photograph is knowing where to stand.” Overcast skies also dictated adding an extra stop of light to the exposure to emphasize the foliage.
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm VC

Fern and Trunk in Autumn

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Fern and Trunk in Autumn
 
Mahlon Dickerson County Reservation, Jefferson NJ
 
I enjoyed the stark contrast of the diminutive late season fern against the dark textured tree trunk.
 
Canon M50 + EF-M 11-22mm