Tag Archives: Quabbin Park

04.03.2017 Quabbin Observation Tower at Sunrise

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

I had big plans for today…shoot sunrise, wander along a full rushing stream and take a hike in Quabbin.  But a combination of sore back and Bentley wanting to go out at midnight keeping me awake for a few hours … Continue reading →

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03.21.2017 Welcome Spring 2017!

Posted on March 21, 2017 by

Although the view seems a bit cold, and it was chilly for sure, this is how March 20 began here in Western Massachusetts. The snow is melting quickly as we have had several 40° to almost 50° days in a … Continue reading →

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02.20.2017 The Holyoke Mountain Range from Afar

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

This is a view from the Quabbin Tower just as the sun was rising.  I had the Belt of Venus in mind as I drove there and decided to do a long shot of the mountains as I climbed the … Continue reading →

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11.09.2016 Semi-Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 9, 2016 by

Quabbin Park Shoreline Rock and Foggy Mount Lizzie- Not feeling too chatty today…even less than usual.

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11.07.2016 Beauty amidst Death

Posted on November 7, 2016 by

This is part of a dead or dying stand of Red Pines (Sylvestres resinosa) in the Quabbin Park area. The trees were infested by Red Pine Scale (Matsucoccus resinosae) which attacks them underneath the flaky bark. It was once a lovely … Continue reading →

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10.25.2016 Full Hunter’s Moon over Quabbin

Posted on October 25, 2016 by

A few minutes before finding and photographing my last posted image, I was looking for a setting full moon shot at Enfield Lookout.  I got a bit waylaid as I rounded the curve at the State Police/DCR boat cove and … Continue reading →

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10.22.2016 Organized Chaos

Posted on October 22, 2016 by

I know that I have mentioned my favorite collection of Eliot Porter’s work to be Nature’s Chaos.  It’s a real challenge to look into total disorganization and find something coherent to share.  Once in a while I manage to find … Continue reading →

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