Kerplop went the rock
Photographer: Sarah Prineas
July 2023Pleasant Valley
At the end of a long hike, chasing rocks thrown into the stream.
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!
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
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.
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…
Beetle
Photographer: Sarah Prineas (Photo of Distinction)
July 2023Pleasant Valley
A surprising critter to see on a leaf next to the path.
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.
Frog – different perspective
Photographer: Renee Smith
August 24, 2023Selden Creek Preserve
This photo is meant to accompany photo #1 to illustrate the scene.
