Upper Valley Mountain Biking
When my son first became interested in mountain biking last year, I wanted to be part of his learning experience. My old bike was about 25 years old. Although it…
After the Rain
Some after (or between) the rain yard shots. I often just grab the macro lens and see what I can find in my own yard (unfortunately, the kids found some…
Lake Woodruff – Florida Nature at It’s Best
Every year around the holidays or school vacation, my family would head south to Florida to get out of the snow and spend time with my father and wife, Nancy.…
New Trails at Smith Pond
Some of my favorite woods and trails are up along the Smith Pond Brook and Smith Pond. The brook has two of the finest waterfalls in the Upper Valley: Big…
Collings Foundation-Capture the Airfield and American Heritage Museum Grand Opening 2018
This year’s trip to the Capture the Airfield was special because it was also the Grand Opening of the American Heritage Museum. The large museum encompasses artifacts from World War…
A Visit with Some Florida Sandhill Cranes
The Florida Sandhill Crane is a big bird – reaching heights of four feet with a wingspan of around 78″, they stand out when they are foraging for food along…
The Brick – Revival of an Argus
Argus is a word derived from the Greek word Argos. In Greek mythology, it is a watchman with a thousand eyes. It is also the name of a long-haired pheasant,…
Barred Owl
I had a chance to try out my new Tamron 150-600mm lens today. My neighbor called and said “There is an owl in our yard.” I was over in a…
Another Mystical Moon in the Clouds – Round 2
I decided to take another crack at the moon last night. Unfortunately, this meant I was standing in my yard between midnight and 2 am. I still heard fireworks going…
A Day at Camp Coniston
Last weekend, my family and I spent a day at Camp Coniston in Croydon, NH. Usually, the 1200 acre camp on Lake Coniston would be full of young campers spending…
Raptors in Focus: VINS Bird Photography Workshop
It was a treat to have attended the raptors in focus photo workshop at Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) on May 5th. The workshop, hosted by local photographer Rob…
I Can’t Believe It!-I Fixed My Lens
Nowadays, most items cannot be fixed because the parts are not available, or are too expensive, or there is no one experienced enough to fix it. For example, last month…
Bicknell Brook in a Cold Rain
As the Nor’easter was moving in on Saturday, I decided to venture out to Bicknell Brook along the Collete Trail in Enfield, NH. The temperature was hovering around freezing with…
Center for Cartoon Studies Block Party
The family and I went to the 10th anniversary of the Center of Cartoon Studies in White River Jct. this afternoon. Here are some candid street shots and some images…
Water of the Upper Valley
My local newspaper, The Valley News just featured my new photo book titled, “Water of the Upper Valley.” The article featured five images from the book, including the one above.…
Harbor Mountain-Sitka Alaska
Still going through my shots from my trip out west. Here are some more panaramas and trail shots on top of Harbor Mountain.
Macro Turkey Feathers
As promised some closer views of some turkey feathers. All were taken with Nikon 40mm Macro lens and a few using a reversing ring (lens mounted backwards). Enjoy!
An Afternoon with a Loon
I went kayaking on McDaniels Marsh on a sunny July afternoon. There was a lone male loon hunting. The marsh is very shallow which allowed me to see the movement…
Fall Color at the Millstone Trails
Mountains of waste granite (called grout), dozens of abandoned quarries, unique granite features, and four unbelievable vista views, all connected with over seventy miles of multi-use trails on over 1,500…
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It’s Just Plane Macro
Brent and I went to the Wings and Wheels Event at the Lebanon Airport. All these shots were taken with a 40mm Macro lens. The models were two trainers, a North American AT-6 and a Stearman Model 75.
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The Cemetery
These pictures were taken on three different days, over three years. This cemetery located off School Street in Lebanon, NH is about three blocks from my house and when we take the kids to the playground I usually take a stroll in the cemetery.