A Visual Exploration of Lyme's Preserves
March 2022
private land – habitat
The half frozen pool of water and leaves reflected the canopy of bare trees above, connecting the source of the leaves and the roots of the trees in one photo.
December 2021
private land – pollinator habitat
This huge field of common milkweed sends out its seeds on snow-like fluff in the fall. In this image, the seeds hang on through the winter snow.
December 2021
private land — pollinator habitat
The tiny grass caught the melting snow like a jeweled string.
February 20, 2022
Young Preserve
The bare trees in winter allow for a different view while the branches make a nice contrast with the sky.
Joe Standart is an internationally known, award-winning photographer. His national public art initiative, Portrait of America, began in New London in 2004, and has been featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Associated Press, Photo District News, ABC News, NPR Radio, Public Television and other local and national media. Learn more about Joe
March 5, 2022
Brockway-Hawthorne
I really like how this mountain laurel stands out along with the contrast of green with a little bit of snow.
Joe Standart is an internationally known, award-winning photographer. His national public art initiative, Portrait of America, began in New London in 2004, and has been featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Associated Press, Photo District News, ABC News, NPR Radio, Public Television and other local and national media. Learn more about Joe