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Eastern Cottontail Rabbits are one of the most adorable little creatures that can be seen pretty regularly if we spend time out and about. I seem to find Eastern Cottontail Rabbits at the borders of two environments. Particularly where a woodland ends and a field or other grassy area begins. The Eastern Cottontail Rabbits may use the woods for shelter and staying safe from predators. Then they emerge into the grassy fields… Read More
Eastern Chipmunks are pretty ubiquitous little creatures in the woods. They are often seen and heard on any hike. I find Eastern Chipmunks to be quite adorable critters and they make good photography subjects. But despite their omnipresence the Eastern Chipmunks can be challenging photography subjects. Eastern Chipmunks do not sit still very long. So as a photographer you have to find them, train your lens on them and take the photo… Read More
I love it when I get an opportunity to photograph some mammals in the wild. Common Muskrats are cool little creatures. I most often see them swimming in various boddies of water. It definitely seems like you can see a Common Muskrat anyplace there is water. Having the opportunity to see a Common Muskrat on land and photograph it was nice. I love the reflection of the Muskrat in the water. Photo… Read More
We love to try to grow plants all around our home. The plant we have added to our yard which has grown most strongly has been this flowering cherry tree. I don’t even know how long this tree has been growing outside out house now. It has grown large and it has grown strong. This means every year if nothing else I have an opportunity to try my hand at creating new… Read More
I love apples. I eat them regularly. They are a staple of my diet. And they are delicious. It is always fun to get out and see apples before they hit any store shelves. They are a beautiful part of nature. Going out and picking apples is a fun way to get some exercise, enjoy nature, and choose your own delicious food. Photo details: Nikon D500. Nikon 60mm f/2.8. Focal length 60mm…. Read More
I love to photograph flowers and sunsets. Sometimes I try to get creative and find unique ways to combine them. One of my favorite flowers are coneflowers. I bought some and planted them in a pot and kept them on my porch. It worked well for just such an occasion. The sun was setting over the trees. The sky was getting colorful. I placed the flowers up on the railing so I… Read More
I love to run. If I have my choice I choose to run trails. Often I take a camera with me. There are things I can see out on a trail adventure that I may not see any other time. I may explore in ways on a run that I don’t other times. Longer, farther on the trail. Not where I would normally think to go with my camera. A couple years… Read More
I live in an area of rivers. So it is surprising to me how little landscape photography I have featuring rivers. Especially compared to other types of scenery I have photographed. This image is a nice combination of two things I don’t photograph enough. A winter scene and a river scene. I like how the sun is trying to power through the clouds on this cold and storming day. The light from… Read More
I haven’t gotten out for winter photography as much as I would like over the years. When I do get out I usually keep it local. I enjoy investigating what some of my favorite local sites look like in winter. So much can change over the seasons. One of my favorite places to explore is Tanglewood Nature Center literally across the river valley from my home. There are a wide variety of… Read More
There are a lot of nice places to explore nature near where I live. One of my favorite local spots is Steege Hill Nature Preserve from the Finger Lakes Land Trust. There are several trails to explore while at Steege Hill. The trail I like the most is the yellow trail. And this photo illustrates my favorite part of that particular trail. On this section of trail there is a persistent layer… Read More