Thank you to the Hudson Valley sunset for encouraging my fearful climb up the fire tower on 9/11/21. It felt meaningful to overcome a fear on this 20th anniversary of 9/11. The hike to the fire tower was a quick and easy 1/2 mile or so. As I looked up the fire tower I assessedContinue reading “NY- Hudson Valley- Rhinebeck- Ferncliff Forest”
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CT: New Haven County- East Haven- Farms River (Sunset Paddle)
A sunset paddle that took a little work but was well worth it! First shot is a panoramic shot. Farm River, East Haven, CT , 9/10/21 On the way to the Sound I noticed the sun reflecting through the top window of a home. I paddled backward, then forward, leaned over to get it centeredContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- East Haven- Farms River (Sunset Paddle)”
NY- Hudson Valley-Red Hook- Poets walk
From the moment I parked the car I saw people on benches reading or writing in a journal. The walk was easy and relaxing and beautiful. The weather also happened to have been perfect not being too hot. The walk is a lollipop look of about 2 miles. From the lot you reach the firstContinue reading “NY- Hudson Valley-Red Hook- Poets walk”
NY: Hudson Valley- Rhinebeck- Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
I am honestly not an air show type of gal. Can’t say why exactly but on an average day that likely would not be something that might turn my head. But this was a very clear day. It also happened to be the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. It felt appropriate to acknowledge thisContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Rhinebeck- Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome”
Inspiration: Framed
My joy of taking photos originated from my father. He loved gadgets and had all the camera equipment available in the 60s when I was born – he took movies, slides, had projectors and screens and lugged it around everywhere waiting for the opportunity to arise. When you enjoy photography it takes focus, attention andContinue reading “Inspiration: Framed”
CT: Fairfield County- Darien- Pear Tree Point (Driveup Sunset)
Post Labor Day is the start of my “sunset season” as areas previously available to residents only are now available to all! I parked and faced the sun as it fell behind a low long cloud that fell behind the trees. As I watched people leave the lot in discouragement, I decided to sit andContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Darien- Pear Tree Point (Driveup Sunset)”
CT: Litchfield- White Memorial- Bantam River (Kayaking)
I started kayaking in 2020 during the COVID pandemic. Bantam River was one of the first places I paddled. I park at Whites Wood Road to put in. Normally I go left into Bantam Lake. Reason being that on the right there’s a beaver dam that I could never get over. With a lot ofContinue reading “CT: Litchfield- White Memorial- Bantam River (Kayaking)”
CT- Litchfield County- Mount Tom State Park
Have only a quick minute? Is it a clear day? The hike up tower trail is only a 1.3 mile loop to a cool tower with steep stairs and a 360 view. An effort was made to clear trees to improve this view which I’m told is a must in the Fall! The route downContinue reading “CT- Litchfield County- Mount Tom State Park”
NY: Hudson Valley- Garrison-Boscobel House & Gardens
I learned of Boscobel from my cousin as an awesome venue to see Shakespeare performances in a beautiful outdoor landscape on the Hudson. A recent trip to Boscobel surprised me as it turned out to host a farmers market on Saturdays so I had a lovely last minute picnic with fresh kalamata olive bread andContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Garrison-Boscobel House & Gardens”
CT: New Haven County- Milford-Silver Sands
Silver Sands is a Connecticut State Park and one of a few in my top 5 based on the variety it offers. On this day, I was going to turn in my good camera into Milford Photo so found myself nearby on a beautiful last Friday of summer day. With only cell phone in hand,Continue reading “CT: New Haven County- Milford-Silver Sands”
Pivot and Pause in New England 