Taylortown Reservoir in Autumn

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Taylortown Reservoir in Autumn
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County, New Jersey
 
The hike behind Taylortown Reservoir is scenic and often a trail less travelled.
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm
 

2019 POWWW October Foliage Hike to Hog Pen

 

This past Saturday, POWWW lead a group of hikers from Old Beach Glen Road up through the historic Hog Pen area of Jonathan’s Woods. Brisk morning weather quickly gave way to a sunny and mild October day.  We came across Denville Scouts Troop 118’s annual camping trip in the Hog Pen (by permission from the park commission). Great to see so many people outdoors enjoying our local natural resources!

Join us for our next free public event on November 2nd at 8:30AM at the Cedar Lake Clubhouse in Denville. Coffee, bagels, and donuts will be served. POWWW’s Annual General Meeting will summarize our events and milestones from 2019 followed by a guided hike through Jonathan’s Woods. Hiking boots, jacket, water and snack are recommended for the hike.

RSVP on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/events/2473871079558072/

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

Aerial View of Ponds at Greendell Marsh

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Aerial View of Ponds at Greendell Marsh

Sussex County New Jersey

Visit at Friends of Greendell Marsh Ecological Preserve​ to learn more

Phantom 3 Professional quadracopter

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Newfoundland Train Tracks – Aerial View

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I have been busy preparing a program on Drone Photography for the Essex Photo Club.
Here is an aerial image from Newfoundland New Jersey.
DJI Phantom 3 Pro quadcopter
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Cape May Seascape Photography- Behind The Scenes Landscape Tutorial

Behind The Scenes of a Cape May Seascape

Utilizing sand patterns, incoming tide, and houses to balance the frame.

Canon 5Dsr +Tamron 15-30mm + Manfrotto tripod

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March 2009 at Jonathan’s Woods County Park

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March 2009 at Jonathan’s Woods County Park in Denville/Rockaway
 
The area looks much different after Hurricane Sandy came ripping through in 2012. Ongoing efforts by Morris Park Commission and POWWW have re-seeded the area with a more natural assortment of trees. The former “cathedral pine area” as a Civilian Conservation Corps plantation.
 

Eastern Chipmunk at Allamuchy

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Eastern Chipmunk
 
Allamuchy Mountain State Park, New Jersey
 
I did a hike on the Red Trail aka Rangers Trail this morning which was a pretty good workout.