Incoming Storm and Broadleaf Arrowhead

Incoming Storm and Broadleaf Arrowhead
Paulinskill River WMA
Sussex County NJ
September 2023

A low camera angle on the Paulinskill highlights the flowers of a Broadleaf Arrowhead.

I was previously unaware that these plants’ roots can yield a highly edible tuber often referred to as “duck potato” or “Indian potato”.

Canon M5 + EF-M 11-22mm

Green Heron Preening

Green Heron Preening

2009 at Foote’s Pond in Morristown.

Taken 11 years ago at a small but wildlife-rich pond near downtown Morristown, this was a unique opportunity to observe the behavior of one of our smaller native herons.

More info on Foote’s Pond – https://www.townofmorristown.org/?SEC=7CA9FC71-1BDD-4C29-8576-A4C5F8C6B702

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American Oystercatcher in NJ – 4K Video

American Oystercatcher

Gateway National Recreation: Sandy Hook

Monmouth County, New Jersey

Filming birds is always a good challenge, I was fortunate to keep this Oystercatcher in the frame for a few seconds.

Canon EOS M50 + Tamron SP 150-600mm

American Oystercatcher in NJ

American Oystercatcher
Sandy Hook NJ
April 2019
The Oystercatchers were out in full force today busy defending their turf versus rival pairs.

Rockaway River Wildlife Management Area

Rockaway River Wildlife Management Area
Jefferson, NJ
Mid-day landscapes are not usually my favorite but the balance of light and shadows striking the foreground trees worked for me here.
Visit Rockaway River WMA – https://www.nynjtc.org/park/rockaway-river-wildlife-management-area

Downed Tree on Beaver Brook

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Downed Tree on Beaver Brook

Jonathan’s Woods, Morris County NJ

The Beavers did a good job of creating a leading line with the fell tree for this foggy February landscape.

See the behind the scenes video here – https://www.facebook.com/daveblinderphotography/videos/389852491801982/

Winter at Lake Hopatcong

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Winter at Lake Hopatcong
Morris County, New Jersey
You don’t have to go to Alaska to take stark frozen landscapes 😉
See a quick behind the scenes video here
Sigma 17-50mm + Canon SL2

Winter Landscape Photography at Lake Hopatcong State Park NJ


Winter landscape photography at Lake Hopatcong State Park in Northern New Jersey.

Ice formations can make for strong compositions!

Out shooting with the Sigma 17-50mm OS + Canon SL2 (200D) + Manfrotto tripod #morriscounty #sussexcounty #sussexcountynj #lakehopatcong #hopatcong #jeffersonnj #mtarlington #landscape #northjersey #njhiking #njphotography #njartist

February Photography at Troy Meadows NJ

Morning photography at Troy Meadows in Parsippany NJ

Great skies earlier today!

I found some interesting symmetry and warm morning light. Out shooting with the Canon SL2 200D DSLR + Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 OS lens. My trusty Manfrotto tripod is with me as always!

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Snow day = #naturephotography

Hitting the trails at Pyramid Mountain in Boonton NJ on a frosty Tuesday morning.

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snowy selfie

Canon EOS M5 + Sigma 17-50mm + Manfrotto tripod
blue trail at Pyramid Mountain