Tag Archives: Hop Brook

03.24.2017 Hop Brook Cascade

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

On February 25th, I visited Hop Brook in Holland Glen off Route 9 in Belchertown, MA., a spot that had been one of my most visited places.  A few years back, I found it to be a bit unappealing as … Continue reading →

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12.17.2016 An oldie but a goodie

Posted on December 17, 2016 by

We’re receiving some more snow today which sounds lovely…18° with little breeze if any.  But the weather will change this afternoon with freezing rain or sleet to be followed by rain and 50° tomorrow.  Now it sounds like a mess. … Continue reading →

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07.18.2016 Hop Brook from the KC Trail Bridge

Posted on July 18, 2016 by

And, in the distance, is another view of Mount Norwottuck. I’ve always liked this spot in South Amherst.  Once those clouds moved on we had another hot and humid day without rain.

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02.14.2016 Frosty Hop Brook Cascade

Posted on February 14, 2016 by

More from the Wayback Machine.  Although we did have the frigid temperatures that were predicted this morning, the wind never really rose to the level expected so the wind chill did not either.  That said, it was still awfully cold … Continue reading →

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04.03.2015 Flashback Friday

Posted on April 3, 2015 by

I haven’t been out to make new images in a few weeks now.  In that time I have finally caught up with all my old folders and can start to think about creating a Lightroom catalog and getting to know … Continue reading →

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08.09.2014 Bridge View

Posted on August 9, 2014 by

One of Amherst’s conservation trails takes us over Hop Brook near the Norwottuck Rail Trail where I hike and visit the Poor Farm Swamp and the Brickyard Conservation area.  I’ve wanted to make some images from the bridge but conditions … Continue reading →

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09.08.2013 Finally

Posted on September 8, 2013 by

Yes, finally….I got a shot of a painted turtle at Poor Farm Swamp.  And, also finally, I got a good shot of a Butter and Eggs wildflower…a Toadflax.  I didn’t get out yesterday and almost didn’t today either as the … Continue reading →

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