Fall Hike

I was out doing errands this afternoon and decided to steal a few moments for a quick hike at Wawayanda State Park in NJ today. I'm trying to soak in as much autumn as I can before its gone...

The Steeple

Captured through the colorful Autumn trees is the steeple of the Beemerville Presbyterian Church, located in Beemerville, NJ.

Seeing the Light

When I'm out taking pictures, I try to stay conscious about light. The time of day, weather conditions, the direction of your subject and the quality of the light all make a difference in the type of picture you end up with.

It's not always easy. While simultaneously adjusting camera settings, composing your shot and dealing with all the other distractions that grab your attention, light is sometimes the last thing we think of, while it's one of the most important factors in taking a great picture.

We've had some awesome storm clouds hanging over the Hudson Valley lately and on Sunday I had my camera at the ready. The sun was occasionally poking through an otherwise hostile looking sky. I noticed this tree being illuminated against a dark and stormy background, making for a dramatic photo.

Happy Autumn!

To welcome Fall, here are some images taken on a recent visit to Pennings Orchard in Warwick, NY.

A couple of shots from Masker Orchard. These sleeping pigs were just too irresistible not to photograph.

Fall's in the Air

I'm really enjoying the cooler weather these last few days. My daughter and I decided to take a stroll around Masker Orchards for the first time this season. A chance to get into the spirit.......