January 2024
Eight Mile River Pleasant Valley
Paper thin delicate ice formation crystallized as the water under it disappeared. Wonderful shapes suspended above the ground on this super delicate formation. Well at least until the pupp steps on them….
Photos of Distinction
Photographer: Kent Girty (Photo of Distinction)
Downed Tree New Life
Photographer: Galo Sarmiento (Photo of Distinction)
3/16/2024
Selden Creek Preserve
The number of downed trees at Selden Preserve make room for new life.
Green between the leaves
Photographer: Bryn Souza (Photo of Distinction – Honorable Mention)
3/16/24
Selden creek preserve
The contrast in colors on the forest floor is fun to see
Mt. Archer Woods – Tulip Tree Grove in Winter
Photographer: Steven Hoyt (Photo of Distinction)
February – 2024
Mt. Archer Woods Preserve
There are actually a couple of tulip tree groves in this group of preserves – one in Mt. Archer and the other bordering the Eno and Mt. Archer preserves. This photo was taken, I believe, on trail AW in the southwest section of the Mt. Archer preserve. I love the forest depth and textures that shine through on an otherwise drab day.
Sunset over Connecticut River from Gillette Castle
Photographer: Jim Arrigoni (Photo of Distinction)
10-25-2023
View from Gillette Castle State Park
Hadlyme Ferry crossing the Connecticut River under an autumn sunset.