Hartman Park Night Class
Here is one a little different. I have been working on “light” painting scenes after dark. I thought the classroom area in Hartman Park, would be a tongue-n-cheek attempt at using this technique and implying a night class was in session. This method is created by using 12-15 images blended together, after using a flashlight to illuminate elements.
Mt.Laurel blooming
Photographer: jos konst (Photo of Distinction – Honorable Mention)
June 2023
selden preserve
Mt.Laurel blooming along vernal pool
Lady’s Tresses, a CT native orchid
Photographer: Rochelle Davis
July 2025Grassy Hill Preserve
This orchid is about 12" high and hard to spot but so worth looking for. It is one of dozens of orchids native to Connecticut (Genus Spiranthes).
Ice & Fog on Falls Brook
Photographer: Birgit Musheno
January 31, 2025Private Lyme Habitat
Foggy winter scene on partially-frozen Falls Brook in Lyme on a late afternoon at the end of January.
The Elephant in the Room
12/2024
Private Lyme Habitat
A small grain of salt has an outsized impact on the surrounding snow.
Youth (17 and younger)
Private Lyme Habitat
A small grain of salt has an outsized impact on the surrounding snow.
Youth (17 and younger)
A Perfect Winter Day
December 2025
Pleasant Valley
Epitomizes Winter for me with a bright blue sky and freshly fallen snow!
Pleasant Valley
Epitomizes Winter for me with a bright blue sky and freshly fallen snow!
Luff Shores summer evening
Photographer: Lori Lanning from Luff Farms
July 3rd, 2025Luff Shores -Point Penninsula
Kayaking at the end of the day.
A path in Nehantic
October 2025
Nehantic State Forest
After last year's big cut, the forest is coming back. The sea of thistle with its soft cotton tops created a welcoming path to see what is over the hill.
Nehantic State Forest
After last year's big cut, the forest is coming back. The sea of thistle with its soft cotton tops created a welcoming path to see what is over the hill.
Winter sunset on the CT River
Photographer: Athana K Catlett
March 2025
Hadlyme ferry boat launch
Just before the sun set on a still evening in March.
Iced Grasses
Photographer: Birgit Musheno (Photo of Distinction – Honorable mention)
January 12, 2025
Private Lyme habitat, Brush Hill Rd.
January weather creates unique ice forms on dried meadow grass at the edge of a beaver dam.
Winter Magic on Whalebone Cove
Photographer: Athana K Catlett (Photo of Distinction)
January 2022
Overlooking Whalebone Cove from Joshuatown Rd.
Photo taken from Joshuatown Rd after a snowfall.
Nehantic Wilderness Waterway
Photographer: Douglas White
July 8, 2025Nehantic State Park
A stop on the road through the Nehantic State Forest gives a peek at the watery wilderrness I will probably never penetrate.
The Wolf Tree
Photographer: Rich Sanders
January 26, 2025
Honey Hill Preserve
Honey Hill's wolf tree was a commanding presence on this winter walk. Thanks to the Preserve Brochure I saw this tree in an earlier time, keeping watch as a lone sentinel over a sleeping field. https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/HoneyHill031321WEB.pdf
Ice Cold Plunge Couple
Photographer: Ally Spurling (Photo of Distinction)
C. February 2025
Ely’s Ferry
A chance encounter with this very brave couple breaking the ice drifts to cold plunge together. The sky was so unbelievable I drove down to enjoy the sunset and happened upon them.
Glowing Witch Hazel
Photographer: Meera Rangwala
3/2025
Private Lyme Habitat
The Witch Hazel Tree is a native species that flowers during the winter. Vibrant purple or orange blossoms light the trees, similar to a witch's cauldron spewing out sparks.
Youth (17 and younger)
Sultry Day in the Wetlands
Photographer: Douglas White
July 8, 2025Nehantic State Forest
A sultry day in the wetlands
Trail signs
Photographer: Hong Wan
September 2025Brockway Hawthorne preserve
Trail signs on a half hollowed tree. Tried to capture shape and texture of the tree
Early Morning with Tiffany
Photographer: Morgan Regan
9/6/2025Tiffany Farms
Early morning rising dew.
Laurel on Roaring Brook
Photographer: Kristina White
June 2025Banningwood Preserve
The laurel directs your eye to the water and what lays beyond the curve of the brook.
I Spy with my Little Eye…
Photographer: Kristina White (Photo of Distinction)
August 2025John Pritchard Conservation Center
I was watering when I saw our little visitor who was using our place for its home
Hartmans Park Oct 2024
October 2024
Hartmana s Park
Hartman's Park hike.
Hartmana s Park
Hartman's Park hike.
Peace
10/25
Hamburg Rd
Bradybrooke Farms
Hamburg Rd
Bradybrooke Farms
