Photo Taken by John Morzen Photography
"I took this shot the evening of August 5th, 2013, over Kerhonkson, New York. If you look carefully beyond the light cloud cover, you can faintly see the Galactic Plane of the Milky Way Galaxy extending diagonally across the upper right part of the photo.
This photo was taken the night after I realized it was possible to get really decent shots of the stars with the camera I was using. That night, all I wanted to do was get solid photos of the night sky - to do that, I only wanted two things... to be far away from light sources, and be closer to the stars. So, on somewhat of a whim, I decided to set out at night with the specific goal of night photography - which I don't think I had ever done before, let alone drive an hour each way to do so. I had told my Dad what I was planning and he questioned whether it was a good idea to drive far away at night just to take pictures (especially providing it's only a hobby of mine), but I legitimized it in my mind that many of the photographers I admire travel hundreds, if not thousands of miles away for their photography. As for the location of where this was taken, I don't know how much time I spent in that specific area - time sort of stopped - it was maybe 2 hours or more, in almost total darkness, but this was one of the scenes I captured. When I took it, I was actually bummed to see the clouds impeding the view of the stars (not to mention the trees being slightly lit up by an oncoming cars headlights in the distance), but now I think they give the picture a lot more character."  Photo Taken by David Warg "I was on the Mid-Hudson Bridge taking pictures, and ran into a guy, who at first, I thought was homeless. He was dragging around a cart with lots of stuff on it. As I began to talk with him, I found out he is walking all though-out America, and has walked through 48 states. Through his "Love Life Walk", he has over 6,000 followers on Facebook. He was kind enough to pose for me with his trademark sign 'LOVE LIFE'. Photo courtesy of: Owl Ridge Studios."
 Photo Taken by Wynne Phillips "Wednesday was such a warm and beautiful day. Near sunset, I headed to Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park in Beacon- my favorite local place to watch days' end. Other people had the same idea-just basking in the late day sun and warmth. I captured this image, and it gives me hope that winter is almost over and soon we will see the earth spring to life again."
For more information about Long Dock Park in Beacon, click here.  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."
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