Rock Brook at Zion Crossing Park
A flooded weekend, a family favour, and a hidden waterfall I lost a filter to. #waterfall #rockbrookhttps://islandinthenet.com/rock-brook-at-zion-crossing-park/
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One Roll: EV Show and Tell
I photographed an EV Show and Tell at the Montgomery Farmers Market. #fujicolor200 #filmisnotdead -
American Goldfinch
My summer goldfinches are changing clothes and turned duller for winter. #Birds #USBirds -
David Mathre’s Poppies
David Mathre built a wildflower garden with a pond and a huge poppy field on his Skillman property. -
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
I took this photograph of a European starling in Montgomery Township, perched on the very tip of a young pine. Through the lens it looks black. Just black, especially against a hard blue sky. But in Adobe Lightroom Classic I noticed it wasn't just black. In the summer, the feathers carry a greenish iridescence that only shows itself at certain angles, a shimmer of oil-on-water colour hiding inside what looks, from a distance, like soot. In winter, the same bird trades that shimmer for dark […] -
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Common Whitetail dragonfly resting in the backyard habitat in Skillman created by David Mathre. -
Dump Truck
I photographed a Montgomery Township dump truck for no reason beyond the orange against the green. -
Northern Cardinal
A short morning walk slows down as birdsong leads to a Northern Cardinal hidden in spring leaves. -
Red-bellied Woodpecker in the Pines
First field photo of a Red-bellied Woodpecker — backlit in a pine tangle.https://islandinthenet.com/red-bellied-woodpecker-in-the-pines/
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American Crow on Dead Tree
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Chipping Sparrow
For weeks now, walking along Salisbury Road, Blue Spring Road, Jackson Avenue, and Garfield Way, I have been picking up the dry, mechanical trill of Chipping Sparrows from the pines and conifers lining the streets. I started keeping a rough tally. Six, sometimes eight on a single walk. They are clearly there. They just rarely bother to show themselves. So I was not entirely surprised when one turned up in the sassafras tree outside the kitchen window. Surprised enough to grab the camera, but […] -
American Crow on Dead Tree
A crow high on a dead tree. -
Coroner on scene of active police incident in Franklin County, Pa.
One person is dead following a police incident in Franklin County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Below: Vide…
#Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #Seville #activepoliceincident #bufficamillesmith #crew #franklincounty #fridaymorning #furtherinformation #Headline #larryseville #montgomerychurchroad #montgomerytownship #pa. #pennsylvaniastatepolice #scene #today #trooper #Video #wgalnews
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More Trees, Less Birdsong
somehow far fewer birds — a mystery. -
First Light
playground equipment in morning shadow -
Common Grackle
Common Grackle perched in juniper branches -
Eastern Phoebe
Missed my dawn birding trip to Pole Farm, but a patient lunch break delivered. -
Twenty Minutes
Goldfinches in the juniper, a chickadee at the feeder, and a robin working the mossy ground. -
Homestead Coffee Roasters Colombian Tolima
A single-origin, USDA-certified organic coffee from Planadas, Tolima, Colombia.https://islandinthenet.com/homestead-coffee-roasters-colombian-tolima/
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A Cooper’s Hawk in the Old Woods
A Cooper's Hawk had been calling all week. Yesterday I finally found it! -
Expired Kodak Portra 400BW
Spent two hours scanning a roll I shot nearly two years ago. -
Expired Fujichrome Provia 400F: Two Years in the Dark
What expired Fujichrome Provia 400F reveals about time and decay.https://islandinthenet.com/expired-fujichrome-provia-400f-two-years-in-the-dark/
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Sourland View Preserve
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Dark-Eyed Junco in pine litter
I almost missed the juncos scratching through pine litter on my midday walk. -
The American Goldfinch Waiting Game
This past summer, American Goldfinch discovered my nyjer feeder, bringing brilliant yellow plumage and nervous energy to my backyard. -
The Revolutionary Roots of Montgomery Township
It’s easy to forget that place names carry stories. Montgomery Township, where I live, is one of those names that quietly points back to a person: General Richard Montgomery. He died young, at age 37, in the snow-covered streets outside Quebec City in 1775, trying to take the city from British control. He didn’t succeed, but his death—swift and dramatic—turned him into something rare: a hero who never saw the outcome of the cause he fought for. After the American Revolution, his name […] -
Female House Finch
Not every bird needs bright colours to be seen. -
Song Sparrow
[caption id="attachment_129967" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) · Saturday 5 April 2025 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR[/caption] [caption id="attachment_129968" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) · Saturday 5 April 2025 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR[/caption] -
American Goldfinch
When I first got into bird photography, I didn’t think much about state birds. They felt like trivia—things you memorise for a school quiz and forget. But on a walk through Hobler Park one morning in April, I suddenly found myself face to face with New Jersey’s: the American Goldfinch. You usually hear them before you see them. That morning I was heading toward a thin strip of trees in the southeast corner of Hobler Park when I heard a commotion—high-pitched, twittering calls that […] -
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)
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Another Pair
Female House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) · Saturday 29 March 2025 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR -
Clover Looper Moth – Vanishing Moth
A tiny moth hidden in Hobler Park sparks a short reflection on the delicate balance between gear and mobility in nature photography.
https://islandinthenet.com/clover-looper-moth-caenurgina-crassiuscula/
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Just a junco, still and sharp, in the Sassafras tree.
#Birds #Junco #Backyard #Sassafras #MontgomeryTownship #SomersetCounty
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Cold Moon
Bhavna said, "Look outside at the moon. Take a picture!" I don’t know why I agreed, but I did. Through the tangled branches, the moon peeked out, soft and glowing, like a hidden secret in the dark. I like it—it feels quiet and mysterious.
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Zion Crossing Park – Drought
This month, I celebrated my 58th birthday. Zion Crossing Park, a familiar refuge in Montgomery Township, had transformed into a stark reminder of New Jersey’s worst drought in over two decades. The park, nestled along the Rock Brook, revealed a landscape stripped of vitality after months of relentless dryness. The weather that day seemed almost too perfect for such a stark scene. Cool and dry, with a brisk breeze rustling the bare trees, the clear skies were painted a brilliant shade of […]https://islandinthenet.com/zion-crossing-park-november-2024/
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Late Afternoon Walk in Montgomery Arboretum of Native Flora
One mild October afternoon, Bhavna and I decided to spend a quiet evening outdoors, soaking up the last bit of warmth in the sun. We parked at Montgomery Veterans Park, near the Harlingen Road Fields. After a short walk to the Pike Run bridge, we crossed into the Montgomery Arboretum of Native Flora. [caption id="attachment_121276" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] American Burnweed (Erechtites hieraciifolius) · 22 October 2024 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR[/caption] Every […]https://islandinthenet.com/montgomery-arboretum-of-native-flora/
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Sleepy Orange and Bearded Beggarticks
After an unexpectedly rewarding morning spotting a Green Heron and a Solitary Sandpiper near the water, I felt content. But I wanted to complete my original task, so I wandered over to the pipeline trail to see if any wildflowers were still lingering in the autumn light. As I walked along the path toward the trail, a flicker of orange caught my eye—a butterfly, flitting in a jerky, erratic dance between a patch of asters and the dry, dusty earth below. It was a Sleepy Orange (Abaeis […] -
Solitary Sandpiper at Sourland Mountain Preserve
Having finished photographing the Green Heron at Sourland Mountain Preserve, I lingered for a moment, taking in the peaceful scene. The early morning mist had lifted, revealing the calm surface of the pond and the surrounding trees, their leaves just beginning to hint at autumn’s golden touch. The October air was crisp, with a gentle breeze carrying the earthy scent of fallen leaves, mingling with the faint moisture from the water. After my somewhat disappointing attempts to spot raptors […]https://islandinthenet.com/solitary-sandpiper-at-sourland-mountain-preserve/
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Green Heron at Sourland Mountain Preserve
After my recent disappointing attempts at spotting raptors at Chimney Rock Hawk Watch and Linden’s Hawk Rise Sanctuary, I was feeling a bit jaded. Rather than chase elusive birds yet again, I figured a relaxed morning closer to home might be just what I needed—a little reset. So, on a mild Saturday morning, I headed to the Sourland Mountain Preserve, just a few minutes away, with a different goal this time: to capture the yellow wildflowers I that normally bloom along the pipeline […]https://islandinthenet.com/green-heron-at-sourland-mountain-preserve/
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The Changing Face of Zion Crossing Park
Zion Crossing Park greeted me with a serene stillness.
https://islandinthenet.com/the-changing-face-of-zion-crossing-park/
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On Labour Day, Bhavna and I took a late afternoon walk around Hobler Park. It was between 4:30 and 5:30 PM, and the sky was a soft, muted grey, with the kind of overcast sky that made everything feel quieter. The air was cool, hinting at the approach of autumn, but still held onto the last threads of summer’s warmth.
Common Wrinkle-leaved Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) · 2 September 2024 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WRAs we wandered the trails, I noticed the tall American Elm trees swaying gently in the breeze. Golden patches of Common Wrinkle-leaved Goldenrod dotted the path, their yellow blooms glowing against the greenery. We passed a few Field Thistles, their spiky purple flowers standing proudly. Hobler Park felt peaceful, tucked between farms, with its rolling hills and scattered trees. It’s always a nice escape, and on that day, it was just the quiet reset we needed to start the week ahead.
Field Thistle (Cirsium discolor) · 2 September 2024 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WRThe park felt peaceful in the late afternoon, the perfect way to unwind. I love these moments with Bhavna—simple walks where we talk about everything and nothing, surrounded by nature’s beauty. Hobler Park is especially lovely in this golden hour.
https://islandinthenet.com/labour-day-walk-in-hobler-park/
#AmericanElm #CirsiumDiscolor #CommonWrinkleLeavedGoldenrod #FieldThistle #HoblerPark #MontgomeryTownship #Park #SolidagoRugosa #SomersetCounty #UlmusAmericana #WalkingTrail
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Eastern Amberwing at Ven Horne Park
After I had my fill of photographing the Blue Dashers at the retention pond in Van Horne Park, I was ready to leave when I noticed a dragonfly fluttering nearby. Its brown colour caught my eye, quite different from the Blue Dashers I'd been photographing. At that moment, I had no idea it was an Eastern Amberwing.
Unlike the Blue Dashers, which seemed to pose patiently for my camera, this dragonfly was quite active. It moved around a lot, making it a challenge to capture a good shot. I must [...]
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Variable Dancer
Today (June 12), I visited the stormwater retention pond near the Audi dealership on Route 206. It's a beautiful spot that has evolved into a thriving natural habitat, filled with marsh plants like Broad-leaved Cattail. This time, I was on a mission to photograph dragonflies and damselflies.
Lately, I’ve felt a need to shift my focus from birds to other subjects. My trusty Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR lens has been my constant companion, and I wondered what else I could capture [...]
https://islandinthenet.com/variable-dancer-argia-fumipennis/
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Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans)
https://islandinthenet.com/great-blue-skimmer-libellula-vibrans/
#Dragonfly #GreatBlueSkimmer #Libellula #LibellulaVibrans #MontgomeryTownship #Odonata #RockyHill #VanHornePark #Wildlife
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American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
They are a common sights in woods and meadows in the neighbourhood.
https://islandinthenet.com/american-robin-turdus-migratorius/
#AmericanRobin #BirdPhotography #BirdWatching #Birding #Birds #MontgomeryTownship #MontgomeryTownshipMunicipalCenter #Nature #TurdusMigratorius #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography
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Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
After photographing the American Goldfinch, I wandered around the grounds of the municipal complex. The grounds are expansive, but I soon found myself at the edge of the property. A thicket of shrubs and a few tall trees separated the municipal complex from a residential neighbourhood.
As is often the case with small songbirds, I heard the Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) before I saw it.
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Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)
I was at the Montgomery Township municipal complex for the farmers’ market and just as I got out of the car I heard the song of the Eastern Bluebird. The X-T3 and XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR were still in the car from the morning walk around Charles H. Rogers Wildlife Refuge. The Eastern Bluebirds…
https://islandinthenet.com/eastern-bluebird-sialia-sialis-2/
#BirdPhotography #BirdWatching #Birding #Birds #EasternBluebird #MongomeryTownshipMunicipalCentre #MontgomeryTownship #MontgomeryTownshipPublicLibrary #Nature #SialiaSialis #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography
