Wetlands in Spring
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Morris County NJ
I waited out the clouds for a brief glimpse of sunlight on this April day.
Sigma 17-50mm + Canon SL2
Tag Archives: spring
Reflections on Saffins Pond
Reflections on Saffins Pond
Mahlon Dickerson County Reservation, Jefferson, New Jersey
The scattered Cumulus clouds and sinking dock set the stage for a surreal image this afternoon.
Canon SL2 + Sigma 17-50mm
Valhalla Brook Falls
Valhalla Brook Falls
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County NJ
A 10 stop neutral density filter exaggerated the water motion in this photograph to the tune of 30 seconds. 10 stop neutral density filters are available for all interchangeable lenses and can often be purchased for $30 on Amazon if you shop around.
Clouds over Marsh at Great Swamp NWR
Clouds over Marsh
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Morris County NJ
A small gap in the clouds allowed a sliver of light to strike distant cattails.
POWWW’s 2019 Spring Wildflower Walk
POWWW‘s Annual Wildflower Walk was well attended yesterday with 23 attendees. We saw a good number of native plants and also observed migrant birds moving through Jonathan’s Woods.
Our next event is the Spring Birding Hike and Big Sit coming up next weekend at Jonathan’s Woods. Details here – https://www.facebook.com/events/1800868676707341/
For more details on free local nature events in the Denville/Rockaway area contact info@powww.org
Skunk Cabbage on Stony Brook
Skunk Cabbage on Stony Brook
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County, New Jersey
I don’t recall incorporating Skunk Cabbage into many landscape images before so I was overdue. This bend in the brook was particularly lush.
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron 15-30mm
Lake Valhalla Overlook
Lake Valhalla Overlook
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County NJ
There are several scenic vistas within the local park system. This view is accessed via the Turkey Mountain hiking area across the street from the Visitors Center.
Jack-in-the-pulpit at Pyramid Mountain
Jack-in-the-pulpit
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Park, Morris County, New Jersey
Also known as bog onion, brown dragon, Indian turnip, American wake robin.
Eastern Towhee at Oros Wildlife Preserve in Woodbridge NJ
Eastern Towhee
Oros Wildlife Preserve, Woodbridge NJ
I was fortunate that this bird sprung up in a mostly unobstructed area to call. It was quite unfortunate that an airplane flew directly overhead but I was able to clean up the audio a little after trying a “bandpass filter” around 3100hz to isolate the bird vocalization.
Canon EOS M50 + Tamron SP 150-600mm VC G2
More info on the Eastern Towhee – https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Towhee/overview
Visit Oros Preserve – https://www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us/606/3935/Ernie-Oros-Wildlife-Preserve?activeLiveTab=widgets
Valhalla Brook Falls at Pyramid Mountain
Valhalla Brook Falls
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County, New Jersey
I am working on new artwork to update the trail info panels at the visitor center within the Pyramid Mountain. Nice privilege to be a part of.
Canon 10-18mm + Canon SL2
Dave Blinder Nature Photography 