Tag Archives: Amherst

04.11.2023 Turtle Tuesday

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Steve Gingold

As advertised… Yesterday I went looking for turtles and found several. It was close to midday and the contrast was strong but I did manage to get a few shots worth sharing. These buddies were soaking up the rays on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Amherst, Chrysemys picta picta, eastern painted turtle, Massachusetts, New England, Norwottuck Rail Trail, Poor Farm Swamp, western massachusetts | 16 Comments

04.10.2023 Finally!

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Steve Gingold

Yep, I went out with the camera this morning. I was looking for turtles, which I found aplenty, but got a chance to photograph a Tree Swallow-Tachycineta bicolor which was a first for me so I am posting it first. … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Massachusetts, New England, Norwottuck Rail Trail, Poor Farm Swamp, Tachycineta bicolor, Tree Swallow, western massachusetts | 30 Comments

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 →

Posted in Amherst, Landscape, Nature Photography, Sunrise, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, colorful clouds, colorful sky, landscape, Massachusetts, New England, Southeast Street, sunrise, weeping willow, western massachusetts | 32 Comments

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 →

Posted in Amherst, Ice, Intimate Landscape, Nature Photography, Patterns in Nature, Water, Western Massachusetts, Western Massachusetts Waterfalls and Cascades | Tagged Amherst, Factory Hollow Pond, Frozen Puffers Pond waterfall, frozen waterfall, ice, intimate landscape, landscape, Massachusetts, New England, Puffer's Pond, water, waterfall, western massachusetts, winter | 26 Comments

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 →

Posted in Amherst, Ice, Intimate Landscape, Landscape, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Factory Hollow Pond, frozen waterfall, ice, intimate landscape, Massachusetts, Mill River, New England, New England Waterfalls, Puffers Pond Falls, water, western massachusetts, winter | 29 Comments

02.13.2023 Monochrome Macro Monday-Jack (Frost) Pollock

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Steve Gingold

Posted in Abstract, Amherst, Black and White, Closeup Photography, Ice, Intimate Landscape, Nature Photography, Patterns in Nature, Western Massachusetts | Tagged abstract, abstract ice, Amherst, ice, intimate landscape, landscape, Massachusetts, New England, water, western massachusetts, winter | 28 Comments

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 →

Posted in Amherst, Landscape, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Clouds, landscape, Massachusetts, Mount Norwottuck, New England, Snowy Mount Norwottuck, western massachusetts, winter | 14 Comments

01.23.2023 Silent Sunday-Snowy Mount Norwottuck

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Steve Gingold

Posted in Amherst, Landscape, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Clouds, Holyoke Mountain Range, landscape, Massachusetts, Mount Norwottuck, Mount Pollux, New England, snow-capped mountain, western massachusetts, winter | 12 Comments

01.16.2023 Once upon a time when winter was winter

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Steve Gingold

At least when it was winter in Amherst. Back in December when we had a few days of relatively cold weather I drove by here, Puffer’s Pond in North Amherst, to see if anything resembling this scene was happening. Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstract, Ice, Landscape, Nature Photography, Waterfalls, Western Massachusetts, Western Massachusetts Waterfalls and Cascades | Tagged Amherst, Factory Hollow, Factory Hollow Pond, frozen waterfall, ice, landscape, Massachusetts, New England, Puffer's Pond, rime coated tree, water in motion, waterfall, western massachusetts, winter | 36 Comments

01.13.2023 Frog Friday for Frog Fans

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Steve Gingold

I know a few of you enjoy the little green guys so here’s a green frog that is a green frog. I’ve got nothing against snakes in the grass but prefer frogs in the grass. I saved this in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Amherst, amphibian, Frog Friday, Green Frog, Lithobates clamitans, Massachusetts, New England, Rana clamitans, western massachusetts | 26 Comments