Category Archives: Amherst

03.18.2023 Just Another Roadside Attraction-Willow Weep for Me

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Steve Gingold

Once in awhile, when I am on my way somewhere, I have the good fortune to see a scene like this and actually have my kit with me. The first half of the title refers to a Tom Robbins novel.  … Continue reading →

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02.20.2023 Been there, done that…not!

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Steve Gingold

Just like much that happens in nature is by way of chaos, so too freezing waterfalls. Even the same waterfall takes on different appearances and textures from one year to another.  This is from 2017 and the one a few … Continue reading →

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02.17.2023 Fabulously Frozen Falls Friday

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Steve Gingold

From the archives…as if a waterfall would have frozen like this during the current winter.  😛  That said, we are due for some teens tonight but it takes quite a number of cold days and nights in a row to … Continue reading →

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02.13.2023 Monochrome Macro Monday-Jack (Frost) Pollock

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Steve Gingold
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01.23.2023 Mount Norwottuck

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Steve Gingold

I’ve shot Mount Norwottuck a gazillion times but this is from a new location. Yesterday’s shot was from Mount Pollux where most of my images of the mountain have been made.  This is “down the road apiece” on a small … Continue reading →

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01.23.2023 Silent Sunday-Snowy Mount Norwottuck

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Steve Gingold
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01.09.2023 Of all things…

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Steve Gingold

So I finally did make an image in 2023. You might think it would be of ice, a waterfall or cascade, some foggy trees, or a sunrise.  But it was a turkey vulture that Mary Beth saw from her desk. … Continue reading →

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11.20.2022 Silent Sunday-Frost’s Artistry

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Steve Gingold
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11.05.2022 Drama from the Archives

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Trolling through the memories I found this shot not previously processed from a dramatic morning on Mount Pollux. Not sure why I never did anything with it but better late than never.  And it’s always nice to find a little … Continue reading →

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10.20.2022 Similar but different

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Last year at this time I visited the property of the new headquarters of the Kestrel Land Trust here in Amherst. There was a nice mix of colors and light.  This image was made shortly after last year’s post as … Continue reading →

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