Tag Archives: North Quabbin

09.17.2021 Frog Friday-The tail end of polliwoginess

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Here’s a little cutie sporting the last vestige of its polliwog tail. The tympanum is just forming and looks small enough to indicate a young lady but I guess that could change with maturity. The supply of frogs to photograph … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged American Bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, western massachusetts | 19 Comments

09.10.2021 Frog Friday

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Steve Gingold

I found this guy hanging around in Moosehorn Pond a while back. Although I don’t think he was actually gripping the twig it does appear that way and a bit menacing as well. 🙂 I’ll be taking a blogging break … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged American Bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road Pond, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, Rana catesbeiana, western massachusetts | 16 Comments

08.27.2021 Frog Friday…What?!! You didn’t bring flies?

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Sure looks like that’s what he’s thinking. Flies for Frogs Universal said my order had shipped but apparently not in time for this little guy. Bummer!

Posted in Animal Behavior, Fauna, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, western massachusetts | 17 Comments

08.26.2021 P2K

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Steve Gingold

11+ years and lots of photography. Thanks to everyone who has followed my blog during all these years and posts. I appreciate your interest, likes, and comments. This is a location in New Salem, MA that I visit often. Saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall Foliage, Landscape, Nature Photography, Sunrise, Western Massachusetts | Tagged colorful sky, Dawn, landscape, Massachusetts, New England, New Salem, New Salem Fire Station, North Quabbin, Quabbin, starburst, sunburst, sunrise, western massachusetts | 59 Comments

08.24.2021 Two-fer Tuesday-Bug Relief

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Steve Gingold

A quick post for those who are not bug fans and completion of the Two-fer. While looking for a specific flower that I mentioned yesterday, I came across this Closed Gentian-Gentiana clausa growing at Glauco Pond. This was made shortly … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Massachusetts, Closeup Photography, Flora, Nature Photography, wildflower portrait, Wildflowers | Tagged Closed Gentian, flora, Gentiana clausa, Massachusetts, Meadow Bottle Gentian, native flowers, native plant, New England, North Quabbin, Petersham, western massachusetts, Wildflowers | 16 Comments

08.23.2021 Monday Morning Gentle Light

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Henri gave us a break for most of the morning o there were a few hours for some photography. I’ve looked at these trees for a number of visits to the sunrise lookout and liked the light on this particular … Continue reading →

Posted in Intimate Landscape, Landscape, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged intimate landscape, landscape, Massachusetts, New England, New Salem, New Salem Lookout, North Quabbin, Quabbin | 22 Comments

08.23.2021 Not what I was looking for…

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Although I was just there on Saturday and there are so many places to visit, I decided to return to Moosehorn Pond this morning. I have wanted to photograph a particular flower, Marsh St. Johnswort, for a few years and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Acer saccharum, intimate landscape, maple leaf, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road Pond, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, Sugar Maple, western massachusetts | 26 Comments

08.22.2021 Silent Sunday-117 Canada Goose Gaggle

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Yes, I counted them.

Posted in Nature Photography, Quabbin, Western Massachusetts | Tagged birds in fog, Branta canadensis, Canada Geese, fog, foggy landscape, geese in fog, landscape, Massachusetts, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, Quabbin Landscape, western massachusetts | 15 Comments

08.20.2021 You guessed it…Frog Friday

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Bullfrog on a pad…sort of. These guys are always smiling although it often seems a wry smile. I should start bringing a bag of flies with me.

Posted in Animal Behavior, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged American Bullfrog, Amherst, amphibian, bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, Moosehorn POnd, New England, North Quabbin, western massachusetts | 20 Comments

08.19.2021 Thurtlesday…I’ve got my eye on you

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Steve Gingold

I was just about to leave Moosehorn Pond last Saturday when I spotted this Eastern Painted Turtle-Chrysemys picta picta enjoying some relaxing time on a log. I spoiled it by stopping to photograph her and after a few exposures down she … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Behavior, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Chrysemys picta picta, eastern painted turtle, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road Pond, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, reptile, western massachusetts | 18 Comments