Photo Taken by Lisa Martine "There is very little in nature as inspiring as a Bald Eagle soaring above. I walk at the Ashokan Reservoir whenever I get the chance, not just for the beautiful scenery, but also for the thrill of seeing a Bald Eagle. There is no guarantee that I'll see one, so when I do it always stops me in my tracks. This beauty was dining on the ice and after being annoyed by a crow took off with the remainder of its meal. I will never forget this day, the beauty of that eagle against the many shades of blue of the frozen water will be with me forever."
Photo Taken by John Morzen Photography "On June 21st, I sort of unexpectedly found myself in Tivoli, New York. So, being the summer solstice, and an especially bright night, I figured I'd try to take some photos and see what I'd get. Little did I know I'd pretty much hit the jackpot of things to photograph, right then and there. Only... after taking maybe a dozen or two photos, my battery died.
Luckily, I had a second one on me, and saw something I really wanted to get, but, it was such an "on" night, that some other scenes caught my attention before I got to it. A little later, I made it to what seemed like it might just make for some of the most intriguing photos I've taken to date. I was looking into woods, that were filled with literally hundreds of lightning bugs, all under a canopy of stars in the sky. I felt as if I stumbled into my own photographic dream. Though, as if a direct message from fate, itself, I wasn't to capture the amazing sight I beheld, at least not the way I expected to. My second battery failed as I was planning my shots - what are the odds? So, instead, with an inoperative camera, I just appreciated it for what it was, and took in the sight for a while - a dark, deep green forest sparkling with bioluminescence, under one of the clearest night skies I recall seeing last year. Afterward, I called my Dad and told him about it, and how I didn't get the exact shots I wanted. He said, "What's important is that you were there to experience it actually happening - remember it well. You'll always have that memory." Excellent point. I did, however, get one memento. This particular photo, here, would've been one I'd have thrown away - as I took it to help me adjust my settings, get my bearings and frame my upcoming shots. It was the first time I had ever photographed lightning bugs, and the last shot I gotten before my battery died - a prelude to the now un-taken photos I had envisioned. But, it gives you an idea of the moment I had found myself in." Photo Taken by Lisa Martine "Snow-shoeing along the huge meadow at Croton Point Park, I was alone and enjoying the quiet and sheer beauty of the sunny March day. In the distance, I saw what at first looked like a dog, but as I watched it move, I wasn't so sure. Coyote, perhaps ? He kept stopping and looking at me, but kept ascending up the hill. I waited until he reached the horizon, and took this shot. It was a starkly beautiful moment, that warm-colored coyote against the cool blue of the sky and cooler white of the snow."
Photo Taken by Penny Smith "Rosie, my dog, has a favorite hike and that is most definitely Mount Beacon. One of the more popular and accessible hikes in the Hudson Valley, Mount Beacon is the highest peak of the Hudson Highlands. There was once the Mount Beacon Incline Railway which stopped running in 1978; the track remnants can be seen running up the mountain. This photo was taken on a late September afternoon after a run up Mt. Beacon with my two favorite souls, pictured in this photo."
For more information about the restoration project on the railway visit: http://www.inclinerailway.org Photo Taken by David Warg "As I was sitting around contemplating going out to take pictures today. I realized I had not been to Stony Kill Falls yet this season. I love the way the minerals in the water make the ice change colors. I also knew it would be melting soon, and would not get too many chances to see it again this year. It did not disappoint me, as you can see here the colors are so beautiful. I took many pictures and it was hard to choose which one to post. Hope you enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/owlridgestudios"
For more information about Stonykill Falls, click here. Photo Taken by John Morzen Photography
"I happened to be driving on the Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway (Route 44/55) near Kerhonkson, the evening of July 18th, 2013, when the setting sun over the Rondout Valley and Catskill Mountains caught my eye. I happened to have a DSLR camera and telephoto lens on me, and wanted to see what sort of shots I could get from one of the scenic lookout points. I was the first person to pull over, but was soon joined by a number of other photographers and interested drivers with mobile phones, all capturing the same moment you see here. This particular stretch of road is a favorite of mine in the summer, and you can often catch a decent sunset there, on any given evening."
For more information on the Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway, click here. Photo Taken by Lisa Martine "I took a ride to Sojourner Truth Park to look at the Hudson River after one of the first snowfalls in 2014. As I was driving back up the road toward Ulster Landing Road, I was struck by the snowy beauty of the trees along the way. I pulled my car over and stepped out to snap a few photos. This one was my favorite and it will always remind me of that lovely first snowfall."
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."
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