Scrub Oak in monochrome
Scrub oak is one of my favorite subjects in black and white. That isn’t a judgement on the species in color; its hues throughout the year are lovely, with shades of lush green through the summer and crisp yellows and oranges in the autumn. But there is something about the shape of its leaves, its […]
Yellow Warbler
Yellow warblers are one of my perennial summer favorites, cheerful, flitting balls of golden fluff who seem to be always in motion, one moment brace and the next skittish. While this photo isn’t as dramatic as others I’ve captured of them in the past, I liked it for its simplicity, the little bird paused in […]
Common Yellowthroat
An immature Common yellowthroat who I found hunting amid the field at Lackawanna State Park in July. He was successful, at least in this attempt! I was able to capture a few photos of him before he moved on to continue his search for breakfast. Identification of immature birds is often a bit tricky, as […]
Mantis Love
BRENT PENNINGTON – Male and female Chinese mantis mate in a patch of oregano on the evening of 12 September 2024 in Scranton, PA. BRENT PENNINGTON – Male and female Chinese mantis mate in a patch of oregano on the evening of 12 September 2024 in Scranton, PA. BRENT PENNINGTON – Male and female Chinese […]
Tree Swallow
A Tree swallow perched atop a metal post, just as curious about me as I was about him. Or perhaps he was just soaking in the morning sun and letting it warm him.
Auld Lang Syne
A sunrise on a new day, and on a new year about to dawn. There are clouds on the horizon, and not even the seers themselves can say what it will truly bring. I’m hoping there’s more good than bad. More light than darkness. More learning than ignorance. At the very least, I hope there […]
A quiet moment
A quiet moment in the forest, which is perhaps defined by such moments.
All is calm
Icy winter mornings possess a quality of stillness that is otherwise uncommon. The trees, the grass, the water, and even the very air are all still, as if brittle and afraid to move least they shatter. They await sunrise, which promises a glow if not actual warmth.
Yule Tidings
With the winter solstice upon us, what better way to celebrate than to be among trees in the sunset light! From this point, for the next six months, the days begin to grow longer again, and if you’re anything like me, your spirits rise with each minute gained. There is something about a forest with […]
Narrowsburg
Narrowsburg, NY, has a real Americana look to it, complete with a grain elevator by the river and classic storefronts along the main street. In the light of an autumn afternoon, with overcast moving in, it all had a bit of vintage glow to it. Buildings and cityscapes aren’t generally part of my photographic focus, […]