Tag Archives: Mount Norwottuck

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 →

Posted in Landscape, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Bay Road, Clouds, cows in pasture, Hadley, Holyoke Mountain Range, landscape, Massachusetts, Moody Bridge Road, moody clouds, Mount Norwottuck, New England, spring color, western massachusetts | 17 Comments

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.

Posted in Landscape, Nature Photography, Sunrise, Western Massachusetts | Tagged colorful sky, Dawn, Hadley, Holyoke Mountain Range, landscape, Massachusetts, Mount Norwottuck, New England, sunrise, western massachusetts, winter | 14 Comments

05.10.2020 Norwottuck at Sunup

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Steve Gingold

There have been a few questions about what foliage is like in Spring here in Western Massachusetts. I’ve posted some examples previously and here’s another. After the maple and moon and colorful clouds over Amherst last Friday, I headed down … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Landscape, Nature Photography, Sunrise, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Holyoke Mountain Range, landscape, Massachusetts, Mount Norwottuck, Mount Pollux, New England, spring foliage, sunrise, western massachusetts | 20 Comments

05.08.2020 Gary asks, Gary Receives

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Steve Gingold

I haven’t responded to all your comments yet, but I have read them and one, from Gary/krikitarts, requested a crop with just the dead trees. I did make a composition with the trees after the image I shared from Wednesday … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Landscape, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, dead trees, Hop Brook, KC Trail, landscape, Massachusetts, Mount Norwottuck, New England, South Amherst landscape, tree skeletons, western massachusetts | 15 Comments

05.21.2019 The before and after

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Steve Gingold

The title might give the impression of a raw image followed by a processed one but in this case it is Sunday’s preceding and following compositions to my back and side. The setting Full Flower Moon just before sunrise. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Landscape, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Clouds, colorful clouds, colorful sky, Dawn, Full Flower Moon, Full Moon from Mount Pollux, Holyoke Mountain Range, Massachusetts, Mount Norwottuck, Mount Pollux, New England, sunrise, western massachusetts | 9 Comments

05.17.2019 Mount Norwottuck

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Steve Gingold

The Holyoke Mountain Range is a dominant feature here in the Happy Valley. And Mount Norwottuck stands out among all the other mountains and hills that make up the rare chain that aligns east-west. There are many locations to view … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Landscape, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Clouds, Holyoke Mountain Range, landscape, Massachusetts, Mount Norwottuck, Mount Pollux, New England, spring foliage, Spring greens, western massachusetts | 17 Comments

12.22.2015 Another Angle on the Holyoke Mountain Range

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Steve Gingold

I am always looking to add to the collection of images of these mountains. Of course, compared to some like the Rockies and Grand Tetons they may not be so grand, but for us here in southern New England they … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape, Mountains, Nature Photography, Sunrise, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, color over the Holyoke Mountain Range, colorful clouds, colorful landscape, colorful sky, Dawn, Hadley, Holyoke Mountain Range, landscape, Long Mountain, Massachusetts, Moody Bridge Road, Mount Norwottuck, New England, sunrise, western massachusetts | 18 Comments

10.31.2015 Holyoke Range Foliage

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Steve Gingold

As you may have guessed, I love this spot and try to find something new to share. Yesterday I tried to get an image of the majority of the Holyoke Range. Long Mountain and Rattlesnake Knob didn’t quite make it … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Autumn Color, Fall Foliage, Landscape, Mountains, Nature Photography, Sunrise, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Appalachian Mountain Club, Autumn Color, Fall Foliage, Holyoke Mountain Range, landscape, Massachusetts, Metacomet-Monadnock Tail, Mount Norwottuck, Mount Pollux, New England, New England Trail, sunrise, western massachusetts | 16 Comments

10.25.2015 Mount Pollux Finale

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Steve Gingold

As far as 10/24 goes, this is it. I think. After yesterday’s post, I walked up the hill to the two maples that have dominated that spot for many years. Near the crest, so to speak as it’s not very … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Autumn Color, Fall Foliage, Landscape, Nature Photography, Sunrise, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Autumn Color, Clouds, Fall Foliage, Holyoke Mountain Range, landscape, maple tree foliage, maple trees, Massachusetts, Mount Norwottuck, Mount Pollux, New England, sunrise, western massachusetts | 23 Comments

10.24.2015 Sunrise and Foliage on Mount Pollux

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Steve Gingold

Frost on the ground (24°F) and Raynauds in my gloves…it’s early winter in October in New England. This morning at 6:30 was an aimless drive before sunrise which for us is now at about 7:15 until next Sunday when it … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Autumn Color, Fall Foliage, Landscape, Nature Photography, Sunrise, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Autumn Color, Clouds, colorful clouds, colorful sky, Dawn, Holyoke Range, landscape, Massachusetts, Mount Norwottuck, Mount Pollux, New England, sunrise, western massachusetts | 18 Comments