Not all things living in the trees are birds. | Continue reading
This time of the year, I am on a hunt for migratory warblers. Warblers are Neotropical migrants which means they spend their winters as far south as South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. In the Spring they return to breed, travelling as far north as Canada. In the pa … | Continue reading
The Yellow-rumped Warble species is one of the most widespread and most commonly encountered but I have photographed a Yellow-rumped Warbler only once before; during the fall migration and my first visit to the The Beanery at Rea Farm. There are two main populations: "Audubon's" … | Continue reading
Kickstarter plant project failed; tevaplanter killed my orchids and ferns. | Continue reading
Chipmunk spotted despite camouflaged stripes blend with forest's edge. | Continue reading
First time photographing a ground-foraging White-throated Sparrow's. | Continue reading
peter-peter-peter | Continue reading
While I wait for the migratory warblers to appear in southwestern and northwestern New Jersey, I’m enjoying some of the spring birds in my backyard. | Continue reading
Happy Earth Day! | Continue reading
NPR shares a heartwarming story about Jamaican author Juleus Ghunta, who faced reading challenges in his youth until a compassionate young teacher recognised his potential. He is currently working on his first full-length collection of poetry. Finshots has a TLDR; explainer on ho … | Continue reading
The first time I exposed a roll of Kodak Tri-X pan 400 (TX400) was during The January Term (J-Term) at Drew University. J-Term was a four-week academic term during which students took intensive courses on various subjects, often focusing on experiential learning. In 1988, Drew Un … | Continue reading
I thought they were common blackbirds but I was wrong. What’s a European bird doing in the USA? | Continue reading
The wooded area near the volleyball field in my neighbourhood is a great location for bird photography. | Continue reading
I heard the spotted Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) calling loudly from an overhead branch of a mature tree, near the wooded area by the volleyball field. | Continue reading
The wooded area near the volleyball field in my neighbourhood is a great location for bird photography. Patience is required. | Continue reading
On Monday, just after lunch, I grabbed the X-T3 and XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR drove the car and parked on Princeton Avenue just before the border with Rocky Hill. Just off the path leading to Van Horne Park there's a "catchment area" that has morphed into a large pond and it … | Continue reading
Like Ansel Adams, I enjoy transforming what the camera sees into what I see. | Continue reading
I can relate to what Brett wrote. Please click through to read his entire post. … I, at the age of 45, do not have the energy and “hustle” required to make it on new platforms. I will continue doing what I’m doing, and will probably eventually follow my peers into digital obscuri … | Continue reading
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Whenever the Montgomery Friends of Open Space Farmers Market is in session Shaan works as the assistant farmers market manager. The market normally runs from the summer into the early fall but sometimes they host a winter market. Today's winter market is in the Montgomery Municip … | Continue reading
The houses on Doctors Row were built to accommodate these key staff members and their families. | Continue reading
The Opie's Grist Mill in Bridgepoint Historic District, Montgomery Township during a rain storm in March. | Continue reading
Micro.blog is a promising concept, but there is much room for improvement. I am tired of waiting. | Continue reading
In the 1950s, Buick was synonymous with luxury and elegance. | Continue reading
This photograph from the 2011 Millville Wings and Wheels Airshow is a profile of a McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) T-45 Goshawk military trainer. The T-45 Goshawk is framed against a background tableau of Americana, complete with the Stars and Stripes fluttering in the background. … | Continue reading
A nuanced exploration of the intersection between sports, wealth, and media, inviting readers to consider the broader implications of privilege and power in contemporary society. | Continue reading
In the May evening sky over Millville, two aircraft engage in a captivating performance at the Millville Wings and Wheels Airshow. They craft their aerial story by painting grey white smoke trails against a blue backdrop. The leading aircraft, a striking red biplane, has vibrant … | Continue reading
The SNJ is better known as the Army AT-6 Texan or the British Harvard. | Continue reading
This photograph captures the intricate details of a North American Aviation T-28 Trojan, photographed at the 2011 Millville Wings and Wheels Airshow. The image provides a close-up view of the trainer aircraft's cockpit and its robust radial engine, which played a significant role … | Continue reading
The Yakovlev Yak-52 is a Soviet primary trainer aircraft which first flew in 1976. | Continue reading
Ben Werdmuller experiences burnout from social media and vows to prioritize meaningful tasks. Pi competes with GPT-4 and aims for user progress-based revenue. | Continue reading
Coast Guard helicopter drill at the 2011 Millville Wings & Wheels Airshow. | Continue reading
I'm tackling the sometimes confusing world of iPhone camera specs and third-party iPhone lenses. | Continue reading
I asked ChatGPT to describe this photograph. | Continue reading
My immune system has a bit of a love-hate relationship with North American trees. | Continue reading
While on the hunt for migratory warblers to photograph, I stumbled upon Mercer Meadows in Lawrence Township. | Continue reading
I want to provide a home for some butterfly or moth larvae, and the Eastern Columbine has got it covered. | Continue reading
Fujicolor Super HQ 200 35mm film was a colour negative film produced by Fujifilm. This film was popular with photographers seeking an affordable yet high-quality option for their 35mm film cameras. Fujicolor Super HQ 200 offered a medium-speed ISO rating of 200, making it versati … | Continue reading
The fog and dim light seemed like a good day to use Kosmo Foto Agent Shadow. | Continue reading
Inspired by John Grey's example, I decided to photograph the length of Mountain View Road, a tiny stretch of road in Montgomery Township between County Route 518 and Cherry Valley Road. | Continue reading
Bhavna and I had a stressful weekend of travel for the Holy Days. On Thursday, we set off in our Acura RDX to pick up our daughter Kiran from her last day at college - she'd completed her undergraduate degree a semester early! We were thrilled to be helping her get ready for grad … | Continue reading