Soundgarden via Hipstamatic

The last time I managed to see these guys play, I wasn't allowed to bring my proper gear, and I don't own a small point & shoot, so I had to make due with my trusty iPhone and the wonderful Hipstamatic app.  I think these capture the mood of the show pretty well.

Friendship Swamp

Some parts of the junkyard have become an impromptu ecosystem, home to turtles and frogs.  Some even call the old derelict vessels home.

Lake George, NY

Who knew Lake George had so much going on?  There was the lake itself, with many isolated Gilligan's Islands out there to explore via boat, kayak or canoe, as well as Fort Ticonderoga and of course endless wildlife; turtles, snakes, salamanders, fish, bear, mosquitoes, you name it.  It also has some of the most amazing scenery around.  Highly recommended if you get the opportunity.

 

 

 

The Golden Hour

Not a mile from my house is a beautiful wheat field.  Not far from that are wildflowers and horse farms.  All combine to make the perfect settings for a nice late day setting sun shoot.  Many thanks to the talented Falon Renee for showing up on such short notice.

Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy was a tough one.  Many lost their homes and businesses.  Thankfully, my relative's home in hard-hit Mantaloking was relatively unscathed.  Many others were not so lucky.  I took a walk down Rt. 35 to survey the damage.  The results were sobering.

Conowingo Dam

This place is amazing.  Tons of Bald Eagles roosting here, and the real magic happens when they periodically release water from the dam into the river.  This has the effect of churning up fish as they're sucked through.  That's when the eagles descend to scoop up the free floating fish tacos.  Nine times out of ten there's a second bird who'd rather snatch the fish from the first guy's claws.  The only downside to Conowingo is that all the action happens far away from where you're standing; real far.  Ideally, you'd use the Hubble.  But since it's floating derelict in space, you're left to fend for yourself with whatever you happen to have.  In my case, I was lucky enough to shoot with a borrowed 800mm prime.  Unfortunately the lighting was terrible the day I went.  Under better circumstances, the 800 would've been much more effective.