Ravine
Photographer: SSR
3/2023
Ravine Trail
Walking my dogs
Hand Smith Farm Field
Photographer: Baylee Drown
April, 2023Hand Smith
Farmers Baylee and Quinn have been working on growing more grass for grazing at Hand Smith.
A Curious Fox
Photographer: Joseph Mastrangelo
January 7, 2022Private Lyme Habitat
Two sibling fox were foraging mid-morning on the edge of my property. One (featured in the photo) decided to get closer to me to investigate.
Fern in January
Photographer: Kent Girty (Photo of Distinction)
Jan 2023
Private Lyme habitat
Fern sprouts cautiously in anticipation of spring. Speakers to me of optimism.
Ageless Wisdom
Photographer: Kent Girty
May 2022Selden Creek Preserve
Exposed time and sun-bleached wood showing extensive turbulence and healing of the underlying cambium. Wisdom.
This black birch fascinated me as it pulled me in to study it closely. South end of Selden Creek Preserve on a brisk spring walk.
Green frog
Photographer: Renee Smith (Photo of Distinction)
August 24, 2023Selden Creek Preserve
“sometimes you don't see what's right in front of you..” I was hiking friends when we passed a puddle and heard a splash. Crouching down, I held onto a rotting log for balance as I searched the puddle. With my friend screeching “look!” several times I finally noticed that he wasn’t pointing into the water but to the log next to my hand.
Nectar on The Connecticut
Photographer: Kent Girty (Photo of Distinction)
September 23Ely’s Ferry
Watched with amazement as this monarch feasted on summer’s bounty. Wonder if it noticed the magnificent view over the Connecticut as it perched on that tall flower cluster this hot summer afternoon?
My Golden retriever was clearly annoyed with me as my attention was momentarily focused on the butterfly.
Anura pool
Photographer: GWF
3/30/23
Brockway Preserve
Jos Könst and I went to witness the evolution and emergence of spring life.
Sunrise at Johnston Preserve
Photographer: Renee Smith
March 15, 2022Johnston Preserve scenic overlook
In my search for great sunrise destinations I tried this overlook and was duly rewarded.
Chipmunks return
Photographer: Janice Edwards
6/2023Private Lyme Habitat
Each year my husband and I eagerly await the return of these happy little campers. The very morning this photo was taken I remarked to my husband slightly worried “I haven’t seen any chipmunks yet this year” and then as if he heard my comment this little guy popped out of the rocks to say “hello” as I was leaving for work.
Spring showers
Photographer: Janice Edwards
06/2022Private Lyme Habitat
Vibrant flowers drinking in the Spring showers.
Oak Point
Photographer: Penny (Photo of Distinction)
4/23/2023
Tantumorantum Road
This is Keith Czarnecki’s farm glowing in the first rays of morning sun.
Doorway to reflection
Photographer: Kent Girty
Jan 2023
Selden Creek
Reflections framed by moss covered rock called out to me.
Seldon Creek Preserve w LLCT
Photographer: Deane Beebe
January 1 2023Seldon Creek Preserve
New Year's Hike w the Lyme Land Conservation Trust
Mother Sheep
Photographer: Bryn Souza
3/19/23Beaver Brook Farm
As part of the farm open house, I captured sheep, lambs, and rams.
Genesis
Photographer: Kent Girty
MayPrivate Lyme Habitat
The thrill of new green in spring. So beautiful, perfect, delicate. I love the perfect unblemished form marking new beginnings.
Lush with Laurel
Photographer: Kristina White
6/2023Brockway Hawthorne Preserve
The super bloom this year is stunning and when i turned the corner on the trail – it was breath taking.
Beaver swimming
Photographer: Renee Smith (Photo of Distinction)
March 22 2023Thach Preserve
One more shot of the same beaver
The mushroom path
Photographer: Sarah Prineas
July 2023Pleasant Valley Preserve
I was taking a photo of the tiny orange mushrooms when my puppy came along the path
Kerplop went the rock
Photographer: Sarah Prineas
July 2023Pleasant Valley
At the end of a long hike, chasing rocks thrown into the stream.
Magestic Bull
Photographer: Baylee Drown (Photo of Distinction)
June 2023Mount Archer Farm
My beautiful bull patiently waits for fresh grass.
Lamb reflection
Photographer: Bryn Souza
3/19/23Beaver Brook Farm
As part of the farm open house, I captured sheep, lambs, and rams.
The space between trees
Photographer: Kristina White
April 2023
Pleasant Valley Preserve
The sky, dead tree and surrounding budded trees seemed like they were all aware of their space
Winter Sunset Across the Road
Photographer: Deane Beebe
January 15, 2023Beaver Brook Road
Sunset view through the Beebe Preserve plot on Beaver Brook Road.
East Field at Ashlawn
Photographer: Carol Adams
May 202378 Bill Hill rd
Driving the tractor from the dump lot back to the dooryard, the light was beautiful and the height of the grass made an ethereal soft foreground to the house and barns in the distance
Between the lines
Photographer: Kristina White
March 2023
Thach Preserve
The 2 dead trees made a natural frame for the pond
Counting sheep
Photographer: Bryn Souza (Photo of Distinction)
3/19/23Beaver Brook Farm
As part of the farm open house, I captured sheep, lambs, and rams.
Frog – different perspective
Photographer: Renee Smith
August 24, 2023Selden Creek Preserve
This photo is meant to accompany photo #1 to illustrate the scene.
Depths of reflection
Photographer: Kent Girty
Jan 2023
Selden Creek
Winter sky with sleeping trees through the glass of water to last seasons productive successes (leaves).
Beetle
Photographer: Sarah Prineas (Photo of Distinction)
July 2023Pleasant Valley
A surprising critter to see on a leaf next to the path.
Banningwood
Photographer: SSR
3/2023
Banningwood
Walking the dogs
Wait What??
Photographer: Kent Girty
July 22Hartman Pk
Wait What?
One of the New England forest’s many fun treats for the observant. Noticed this on a walk along a ledge face in summer. Googled it immediately! A whimsical polka dot puffball made by Callirhytis seminator, a tiny wasp. She’s got style!
Purple Surprise
Photographer: Kent Girty
August 23Selden Creek
This unusual mosaic captured my eye.
Playful dance of color highlighted by natural light beaming narrowly through opening in the canopy above.
Love to work with natural light brightly illuminating my subject. Require’s patience on a partly cloudy day as I often find myself waiting, iPhone camera at the ready, for a cloud to move along…
Seldon Creek Preserve #2
Photographer: Deane Beebe
January 1, 2023Seldon Creek Preserve
Lagging behind on the walk w LLCT at the Seldon Creek Preserve.
Quiet Pride
Photographer: Kent Girty (Photo of Distinction)
June ‘23Selden Creek Preserve
Fascinated by the interaction of moss and other life. It is symbiosis in action, like a gentle incubator. The sun was perfectly illuminating this proud and confident little loner. The focus took some effort but the result was worth the wet knees…
Beaver tail slap
Photographer: Renee Smith
March 22 2023Thach Preserve
I went early morning in hopes of seeing a beaver and this one performed like a pro! I was happy to catch the tail slap in action.
