Sharing Life
Photographer: D. E. Frankel
January 2023
Ravine Trail
A younger tree clings to an elder.
Pileated Pleasure
Photographer: anthony irving (Photo of Distinction)
Fall
backyard
Took a look out my bedroom window and there they were.
Vernal Pool Reflections
Photographer: Kip (Photo of Distinction)
April 23, 2022
Johnston
I took this photo on a LLT group hike led by Tony on April 23rd to see salamander eggs in the vernal pools of the Johnston preserve. I love reflections as they are windows into another world. In this case, the subtle colors hint at the coming of spring, while looking back to the fall.
Frozen Stream
Photographer: Kip Bergstrom
January 23, 2022
Selden Creek Preserve
This was a cold, sunny day, with awesomely clear light. It was the day I finished hiking all of the Lyme Preserves and the Quest for the Quote.
Morning ice mist
Photographer: Barbara A Costas
3/10/22
Pleasant Valley
Early morning start had everything ‘clothed’ in fog/mist that made it seen otherworldly
Dogwood
Photographer: Rochelle Davis (Photo of Distinction)
May 4, 2022
Private land
The blooming of our native dogwoods [Cornus florida] mark spring for me. Peppered throughout old farms and Lyme’s preserves, dogwoods seem to be honored members of our community. This single last blossom, surrounded by the new leaves that will nourish the tree, serves as a reminder to celebrate their beauty.
When Green Meets Red, Shadow & Bright -Jewett Lyme
Photographer: Della Fong
April, 2022Jewett Preserve Lyme
When Green Meets Red, Shadow meets Bright!
Pleasant contrast of color red & green, shadow & light, under the spring sun of Jewett Preserve
Shimmering Mallard
Photographer: Lindsay Pettinicchi
July 2022
Selden Creek Preserve, Lyme, CT
I have developed an appreciation for nature and all of my wonderful adventures taking photos reminds me of how important it is to take time to relax and discover things. Nature really matters because it provides awe-inspiring beauty to the world we live in.
The Ring Nebula
Photographer: Alan Sheiness
Sept 2022Trail 53 Observatory
The Ring Nebula lies in the constellation of Lyra, not far from the bright star Vega. Image taken with a 14” Schmidt Cassegrain telescope.
Fox Hunting Stride
Photographer: Lindsay Pettinicchi, lindsay.pettinicchi@gmail.com and 860-682-0800
October 2022Selden Creek Preserve, Lyme, CT
Fox Hunting Stride, Selden Creek Preserve, Lyme, CT
I have developed an appreciation for nature and all of my wonderful adventures taking photos reminds me of how important it is to take time to relax and discover things. Nature really matters because it provides awe-inspiring beauty to the world we live in.
Frozen pool
Photographer: Faith Keel
Jan 2023
Grassy Hill Preserve
Frozen pool in the preserveYouth (17 or younger)
Shadow, Light, Rocks and Woods
Photographer: D. E. Frankel
January 2023
Ravine Trail
An encapsulation of the winter woods in Lyme.
Winter in Brockway-Hawthorne
Photographer: Colleen Doshna
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.
Autumn on the 8 Mile River
Photographer: Carie Tonovitz
Oct 20228 Mike River Lyme
Pumpkins in my backyard 🍂
Water Bubbles
Photographer: Lindsay Pettinicchi
August 2022
Selden Creek Preserve, Lyme, CT
I have developed an appreciation for nature and all of my wonderful adventures taking photos reminds me of how important it is to take time to relax and discover things. Nature really matters because it provides awe-inspiring beauty to the world we live in.
Early Fall day Eight Mile River
Photographer: Mary Powell St. Louis
September 2022Private Lyme Habitat
Gentle curves of the Eight Mile River framed by attractive canopy of trees.
Rain on cedar
Photographer: Rochelle Davis
May 15, 2022Private land
This eastern red cedar ((Juniperus virginiana) holds onto the spring rain.
Cold and Wetlands
Photographer: D. E. Frankel
January 2023Ravine Trail
A freezy, watery, wintery pause.
Golden Refelctions
Photographer: Anonymous
October 2022Hartman Park
The skeleton of a tree downed by beavers leads the eye to a magical refection of the golden sunset light on autumn leaves.
Tiffany Farm
Photographer: Penny Reneson (People’s Vision Award 2022)
June 2022Tiffany Farm
Haying season at the Farm.
Solace
Photographer: Kristina White
December 2022Pleasant Valley Preserve
the fields of Pleasant Valley are always changing with the seasons and reminds me that change is important to grow.
Jewels of melting snow
Photographer: Rochelle Davis
December 2021private land — pollinator habitat
The tiny grass caught the melting snow like a jeweled string.
Sunset through the Trees
Photographer: Anonymous
December 2022Eno Preserve
The last light of a December day is magical in the woods.
Open Door
Photographer: Birgit Musheno
February 23, 2022
Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve
A stone wall draped in moss and lichens provides green contrast to the winter forest; its fallen central boulder invites exploration.
Purple Crocus in the Snow
Photographer: Lindsay Pettinicchi
March 2022Selden Creek Preserve
Purple Crocus in the Snow, Selden Creek Preserve, Lyme, CT
I have developed an appreciation for nature and all of my wonderful adventures taking photos reminds me of how important it is to take time to relax and discover things. Nature really matters because it provides awe-inspiring beauty to the world we live in.
Winter fringe
Photographer: Colleen Doshna
March 5, 2022
Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve
I’m always drawn to ice and snow in contrast to the landscape and especially here with the greenery.
The Crossing
Photographer: Barbara A Costas
3/10/22
Pleasant Valley
The ice made this stream crossing both beautiful and a little scary.
Elephant trunk nebula
Photographer: Parag Sahasrabudhe (Photo of Distinction)
September 2022
East Lyme residence
Image of Elephant trunk nebula from the constellation of Cepheus. This star forming region is about 3000 light years away from us. The elephant trunk contains several “young” stars that are less than 100,000 years old. This is a composite of about 2 hour long exposure taken with 5 minute sub-exposures.
Waiting
Photographer: Kristina White (Photo of Distinction)
August 2022Pleasant Valley Preserve
The sunlight shone the perfect circle and the waiting spider.
Hartman Park
Photographer: Della
December 12, 2021
Hartman Park Preserve – Red Trail
Interesting-shaped rocks, an amazing tree growing in between, all in the light of a peaceful sunset.
Twice the twilight
Photographer: Rochelle Davis
November 2022Private Lyme Habitat
The pond reflected the colors of the sunset
Salamander Eggs in a Reflecected Blue Sky
Photographer: Kip
April 23, 2022Johnston
I took this photo on a LLT group hike led by Tony on April 23rd to see salamander eggs in the vernal pools of the Johnston preserve. The masses of salamander eggs in this photo appear to be floating in a reflected blue sky. I think it captures the ghost-like, alien magic of the egg masses.
Milkweed Snow
Photographer: Rochelle Davis
December 2021private 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.
You’ve Got a Lot of Gall!
Photographer: Anonymous
May 2022Hartman Park
Wool sower gall on a white oak is home to a gall wasp. Beautiful and fascinating!
Under the Cedars
Photographer: Kristina White
December 2022Pleasant Valley
Bewitching Winter Woods
Photographer: Kip Bergstrom (Photo of Distinction)
January 17, 2022
Chauncy Eno Preserve
This was the day I finished hiking the Moore Trail. It was a gray day witch gave the woods a hauntingly bewitching quality.