Tag Archives: Holyoke Mountain Range

11.21.2021 Mount Norwottuck from Mount Pollux at Dawn

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Just before the sun crested the eastern horizon, you can see just a hint of it at the top of Norwottuck, I liked the soft inviting light cast down from above. It was chilly as I mentioned yesterday but with … Continue reading →

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10.26.2021 Autumn on Mount Pollux

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Steve Gingold

This is what I was waiting for when I made the Moon in Maple shot this past Saturday.  Although the color in the sky did not materialize the sun illuminating the bare apple and distant foliage was  the picture in … Continue reading →

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10.20.2021 Wordless Wednesday- Sweet Alice Pond

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Steve Gingold
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10.20.2021 Sweet Alice Pond

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Steve Gingold

I am not positive the pond has that name, just as with the pond at Moosehorn Road.  But this is in the Sweet Alice Conservation Area so I am going with that.  The pond was created by the  damming of … Continue reading →

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10.14.2021 Valley Big Sky

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Steve Gingold

We’ve got mountains here in the Happy Valley (a name coined because of all the hippie culture back in the day) but compared to other ranges they are not that large.  This composition makes them look even smaller. They are … Continue reading →

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09.15.2921 Twilight along the Connecticut River

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Not all early mornings yield a colorful twilight.  On this day the sky was mostly cloudy and although there was a hint of blue sky filtering through the clouds, much of the light was flat so monochrome seemed the way … Continue reading →

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07.25.2021 Silent Sunday-Full Buck Moonset over Foggy Holyoke Range

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Steve Gingold
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05.17.2021 Yet another weekend chore running driveby

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Once again I had to stop on my way home from running a few errands Sunday morning. I had been out photographing prior but came up relatively empty.  I made a few images but at first review none may see … Continue reading →

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05.11.2021 Two from the Neighborhood

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Steve Gingold

I set out yesterday morning for Chesterfield Gorge because I had heard about the Painted Trilliums being in flower there.  I might not have gone for that ride and just waited for some closer to home (it’s an hour ride) … Continue reading →

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01.21.2021 Dawn of a New Day

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Yesterday saw what many are calling the dawn of a new day.  We can hope for better days.  There is always hope.  

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