Photo Taken by Jeff Severson Photography "I first discovered Scenic Hudson's Falling Waters Preserve in the Fall of 2012. I happened to arrive on a day that was at the height of Fall foliage and was able to capture many great photos that day. This is just one of the many photos that I took that day.
Tucked away in Glasco, it includes 2 waterfalls and multiple access points to the Hudson River. It's simply a beautiful park that offers incredible views. You can see more of my work at http://www.facebook.com/jeffseversonphotography." Photo Taken by Steve Aaron "The Witch's Hole is the large ravine slicing perpendicular into the Shawangunk Ridge above Napanoch. About halfway up the ridge, a tributary of the ravine turns 90 degrees to the north, running parallel to the ridgeline. This shot was taken on the west cliff wall of the ravine, overlooking the northern tributary. The late afternoon sun was shining directly into the ravine and the fall colors were at peak. This was shot on October 25, 2014.
This land was formerly privately owned, and purchased by the Open Space Institute in late 2013. I've been viewing the ravine from the Rondout Valley for years, wondering what was up there. The purchase of the land by OSI opened up this part of the Shawangunks to the public. The first part of the hike was fairly typical of the west face of the Shawangunks in this area - A steep, steady uphill through relatively a thick deciduous forest. After about 1,000 feet of climbing I reached a summit, and walked across the top of the hill. The view on the other side of this hill was amazing. One could look 100+ feet down into the ravine or across the ravine to Napanoch Point, almost 1,000 feet higher. There were typical Shawangunk cliff lines in view, as well as the narrow gorge at the head of the Witches Hole ravine, pointing to the elusive Witches Hole waterfall. The sunny cliffs here are home to many rattlesnakes, and an angry rattler was encountered during this exploration. This area is one of the most wild and remote sections of the Shawangunks, offering incredible scenic rewards to the intrepid explorer." Photo Taken by Lisa Martine "The Ashokan Reservoir is one of my favorite places in the Hudson Valley, I love it in all seasons but it's especially serene in winter. The mountains are capped with a bit of snow, and there is a veil of mist/snow showers above them. You can visit there every day and see something new in the landscape. With no summer crowds, you can enjoy the beauty in peace and quiet, you may even see an eagle flying by."
Photo Taken by John Morzen Photography "This image sort of reminds of a scene you might see in a James Bond film. Which, isn't too far off from reality, as far as being a highly-appealing place for filming a movie that's set in exotic locations. In the past several years, the third Transformers film featured a scene shot on Bannerman Island, just north of here, in the same exact Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. Far more importantly, though, this park in Cold Spring was a favorite of national treasure and local legend, Pete Seeger. He frequently visited and helped Little Stony Point out on many occasions, and was certainly a big contributor not only of the beauty that can be appreciated in this particular free park, today, but the whole Hudson Valley, in general. I took this photo while visiting the beach along the river, there, early in the evening on June 6th, 2014."
Photo Taken by Lisa Martine "It was early Autumn, and I was walking through the garden near the house at Olana State Historic Site, when I came across these lovely blue morning glories. It was like the last hurrah of Summer and the beautiful blue color really struck me. Most of the garden was beginning to die, but these flowers were still magnificent. You can see the fall foliage and a bit of the Hudson River in the background. I hadn't been to Olana in many years, but I had never forgotten how beautiful it was. This really enforced this for me, now I can't wait to return in Spring/Summer!"
For more information on Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, New York, click here. Photo Taken by Amanda Engstrom "This photo was taken from the tower at Ferncliff Forest Preserve, on one of my hiking days. It's the view looking northward, toward the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, and Catskill Mountains, on May 18th, 2014. To view more of my photos, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/horizonlifephotos"
For more information about the Ferncliff Forest Preserve in Rhinebeck, New York, click here. Photo Taken by Lisa Martine "The Mohonk Preserve was open to all for a community week, and I decided to do some hiking there. I walked along the Farm Road and was amazed by the "money" view of the mountains, easily seen by just walking down the road from the parking lot! What an amazing view, it feels like you can see forever into the distance." For more information about the Mohonk Preserve and how you can visit, click here.
Photo Taken by David Warg "The ever-changing Awosting Falls at Lake Minnewaska. This photo was taken mid-winter 2015 with the volume of water coming off the top of the falls pretty strong. As winter progresses and the weather gets colder this falls freezes over. As you can see here, this is before the freeze. I love going here, one, for the natural beauty and, two, if going at the right time, it is very peaceful. By : https://www.facebook.com/owlridgestudios.
Photo Taken by Steve Aaron "Hiking in Minnewaska State Park in October 2014, just before full peak. This shot of Lake Awosting captures the mix of summer greens and emerging fall foliage. The clear blue autumn sky is reflected nicely on the tranquil lake." For more information about Lake Awosting, visit Minnewaska State Park Preserve's Official Site.
Photo Taken by Frank Guarnuccio Photography "While looking for a unique photographic opportunity, I decided to pay a visit to Cascade Lake in Warwick, NY. Having heard about this gem but never visiting, I decided to change that on this particular October day. It was overcast, and the days showers had pretty much ended when I pulled into the parking lot. I was stunned how, as the clouds thinned, the Autumn colors became brighter and more intense. I made my way towards the dam, firing off a few photos as I walked. When I reached the dam, there wasn't a lot of water flowing over the top. I decided that I could get a decent photo from up on the bank along-side the dam when I realized that in my excitement to get going, I left my tripod back in my truck. As I composed the photo, I braced myself as best as I could against a tree and took a few long exposure shots, not knowing how well they would come out, if at all. To my surprise, I ended up with what you see here."
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