Posted on January 14, 2017 in Black and White, Landscape, Nature, Winter
It was a crisp 25 degrees and snowing this afternoon at the lake. Before long, there will be ice fisherman and skaters enjoying winter-time activities on the ice covered water. In the summer, this beach would be buzzing with swimmers and there would be boats on the water. Today, I was the only one who ventured out onto the snow covered sand. I love the solitude of a beach in the winter.
Posted on January 11, 2017 in Nature, Winter
Last night I could hear the freezing rain and sleet tapping against the windows. The temperatures were bitter cold earlier in the day, but warmed enough to allow the falling precipitation to be in the form of rain/freezing rain and not snow. Still, it was just cold enough for the landscape to be encased in ice by morning. This spot in my community is beautiful all the time, but most especially after an ice storm. I was happy to be able to take this photo before the sun melted all of the ice crystals! I love the winter landscape after a storm!
Posted on January 10, 2017 in Birds, Wildlife, Winter
As you may know, I enjoy watching the live video cams of nesting bald eagles as they nurture their babies. One of my goals this year is to photograph more wildlife, especially birds and bald eagles. I shot this image over the weekend as a bald eagle flew overhead in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. I love seeing them soar, barely flapping their wings. They are so elegant and majestic. (Note – the sky in the original image was practically white so I added a background texture for interest.)
Posted on January 6, 2017 in Architecture, Street, Winter
Constructed in 1761, The Tannery is located in the Colonial Industrial Quarter in Bethlehem, Pa. Moravians used the building to turn hides into leather to support the community. The building was sold and later converted into a multi-family residence in 1873. I photographed this building early in the afternoon and again just before sunset and prefer the later in the day version when you can see the lights illuminated in the windows.
Posted on December 4, 2016 in Nature, Seascape, Winter
Every now and then the ocean calls my name and a beach day is in order. Winter is my favorite time to visit as there are few people and the solitude is what I love about being at the seashore. I dream of living closer one day, but for now I will go as often as I can. The long drive is worth it as I know that the sea is my destination!