Tag Archives: landscape

Indian Ladder Trail Panorama

Posted on September 9, 2010 by admin

We explored John Boyd Thacher State Park the day before yesterday. The Park provides a spectacular view of the Heldeberg Escarpment and looks into the Hudson-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondack and Green Mountains. I hiked the Indian Ladder Trail down … Continue reading →

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Birch in B & W

Posted on August 10, 2010 by admin

This lone white birch stood out among the “old growth” forest at the Landis Arboretum. He just begged for a classic black and white treatment. Post processing in LR3 with some liberal use of the adjustment brush. The tree was … Continue reading →

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Landis Arboretum

Posted on August 8, 2010 by admin

We went to the Landis Arboretum overlooking Schoharie Valley near Esperance, New York. There are many acres of trails, plantings of trees and shrubs, and a garden. There are some good image making opportunities here but the garden is somewhat … Continue reading →

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Impression of a Wedding

Posted on August 4, 2010 by admin

I made this image just prior to the wedding party coming out for photos before the big event. The photo in color is pedestrian, but I envisioned this in dramatic black and white infrared. The stark white chairs against the … Continue reading →

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Romantic Sunset

Posted on August 2, 2010 by admin

OK, so I could not resist the “iconic image” (otherwise known as a photo cliche) of a couple in the sunset. BTW, the wedding photographer missed this opportunity! I was watching the sun set from the reception room windows and … Continue reading →

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In Schenectady

Posted on July 24, 2010 by admin

I attended the World Wide Photo Walk today.  Led by Sean, the event was staged at Schenectady’s Central Park. Some 29 people attended and took photos in an informal setting. I met some interesting fellow photographers who enjoyed a dry … Continue reading →

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B&W Landscape Technique

Posted on June 28, 2010 by admin

This image was made on a walk in the Normanskill preserve. The bridge provides an interesting feature in an otherwise cluttered terrain. When I saw the bridge, I immediately knew I would convert the image into black and white – … Continue reading →

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