Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Dogwood turns in September 2008


There are many species of Dogwood and a few in the correct well drained and morning sun locations were turning red early this year (mid-September). Here is one on thee main road to ROLF that I watched each day for one full week. I just turned prettier and prettier during the week. Wonder what it looks liken now,  in October. Click image to enlarge.

Beautiful morning 9/28 from Whispering Pines cabin


What more can you ask for. I awakened at 7:30 AM and looked out into the fog to see the sun baking through the dense fog. The pines trees looked ancient and the sun made a gorgeous smokey pattern though the pine needles.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Finally the Milky Way at 9:00 PM at ROLF


The stars were incredible on this cold and clear September night.

Sunset much later at nearly the same spot ant ROLF


and see the tree full of black walnuts is missing all of it's leaves already.

September Sunset at ROLF


A very late September sunset on the hill overlooking the North Fork River valley.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Scarce Scissor-tail flycatcher


A real drive by shooting near Dora on Highway "181". Taken through the passengers side window from the drivers seat on 9/26. I saw about 4-5 similar birds on that same day. Canon 40D with Canon 400mm f 5.6. Click to enlarge.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Leaves starting to turn -- Autumn 2008




It is only the 20th of September, in one of the wettest years and early falls on record,  and I took a few pictures yesterday of hard maples and winged sumac leaves that have already started to turn red and orange.