Category Archives: Photography

Caddy Tonemapped

Going through some older photos for display, I looked for this great image of the interior of a vintage Cadillac taken at an Auto show last year. I got up close from the rear seat to take this shot of … Continue reading

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Preview in Blue

This image was made during the summer at the Corning Glass Museum in Corning, NY. Why do I post about it now? Well, the Delray Camera Club is having a competition with the subject of blue. I think I will … Continue reading

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Bokeh

Bokeh is the “rendition of out of focus points of light”. The camera lens produces these out of focus points of light as more or less circular based on the shape of the aperture and lens element’s characteristics. Depending on … Continue reading

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Black and white using Lightroom and Topaz Adjust

During my hike in the woods of the eastern portion of the Normanskill Conservancy trail, I took many photos of the woods. This wonderful old tree trunk caught my attention because of its interesting structure. The image was taken with … Continue reading

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Reflection

While touring Hildene, I came across this mirror and took a photo of me taking the photo (pretty cliche). However, the cool thing here is the mirror. It is Lincoln’s personal mirror in the White House and it is said … Continue reading

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Visit to Hildene

We went to Hildene today on a bright and pleasant fall day. Hildene is the home and estate of the son of Abe Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln. It was built in 1905 near Manchester, VT. This is a view of … Continue reading

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Neck and Neck

This photo was taken at the Saratoga Race Course during last days of the meet. The two horses in the lead were racing on the outer grass course and were heading to the finish. Click on the image to see … Continue reading

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Ring-Billed Gull

These birds are ring-billed gulls (Larus delawarensis). Although called seagulls, most never see the sea. Ring-billed gulls are very common in North America. They have a yellow bill with a black ring near the tip. These are examples of adult … Continue reading

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Grasshopper Party

This couple were hopping along and landed on some gravel nearby. I believe they are Melanoplus differentialis, the common differential grasshopper. I think the one at the top of the photo is female and other is male. Click on the … Continue reading

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House on the Lake

The photo was taken on the grounds of the Thacher Nature Center. Down a short trail to a lake took us to this view. The house is framed by the tree whose leaves are starting to turn in the early … Continue reading

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