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I have really no idea what these are but they look like bottle brushes to me. This was taken last November at the Rutger's Gardens.

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ISO 250

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Yet another overlooked shot from the Fall of 2007. I don't have too many new things to post right now so it is a good thing I still have some overlooked photos in the archives. This was shot in Millbrook Village.

I hope to get out and do more shooting than I have been the last few weeks but it has been a bit hectic on the weekends and that is when I usually have time to go out shooting.

To all those who celebrate it I want to wish you a Happy Easter.

Nikon D200
Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8
1/100 second
F/3.5
ISO 200
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This is more recent than the previous 2 photos but it is still from the archives. This was shot this past Fall at the Rutgers Gardens on the Douglas Campus. That reminds me I need to get back there now that Spring is here!

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ISO 450
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It is amazing the things you discover when cleaning up your archives. This is from a foggy fall morning 2 years ago at a little park near my home. I don't know why I didn't post it before I suppose I just never got to it. Well better late than never!

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F/4.0
ISO 400
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This is another one from my backlog of archived "waiting to be posted " images. This one was taken in early November 2008. Blair Hall is one of the Freshman and Sophomore dormitories on the Princeton campus. I love the buildings here. It is such a beautiful campus.

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F/5.0
ISO 250
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Well I spoke to soon of moderating temperatures, the bitter cold and biting wind has returned tonight after a nice warm 50° day...oh well winter marches on! A few more weeks, a few more weeks, a few more weeks. I just have to keep reminding myself of that.

I was going through my archives and found this one taken in the Great Swamp this past fall that for whatever reason never got posted. I meant to post it but it somehow was overlooked. So I decided better late than never. Besides, with the landscape currently dressed in the winter drabs, I figured I could use a little color here.

NIKON D700
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ISO 220
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A little shout out to my son...Hey Russ! Congrats on making the Fall 2008 Rutgers/Mason Gross Dean's List! Woot great job! We are so proud of you! Lets do lunch!!! :)

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This was shot on Saturday afternoon in New Hope PA. It is the New Hope Ivyland Steam Train as it gets ready to take tourists on another run. It is quite a charming scene especially this time of year with Thanksgiving having just passed and Christmas just around the corner.

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ISO 200
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This is another from Mohawk Park. This leaf was bravely taking a last stand against the impending winter. I am sure that it has relented by now because winter will come and no leaf no matter how determined can stop it.

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NIKON D700
Nikkor 85mm f1.8
1/2500 second
F/1.8
ISO 250
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I wanted to express my sympathies and good wishes to the people of India. My heart goes out to the victims of these horrible attacks and their families and loved ones. May the madness come to a quick end and peace and security return.

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I often go for walks in the park to take photos but also to clear my head and reflect on the things in my life that are most precious to me. Among the things I am most Thankful for are of course my children, my husband, our health. I am Thankful for our security in a nation where we enjoy so many freedoms, freedoms that are easily taken for granted until they are gone.

Despite the struggles we face today, there is still much to be Thankful for. I hope that we do not lose sight of, or ever take them for granted. Taking our freedoms and liberties for granted are the quickest way to lose them. So remember them, be thankful for them, and never take them for granted because when they are gone it is too late. I wish for all the world to enjoy the same freedoms and liberties that we have. I hope that we will preserve those freedoms for our children and our children's children.

I also would be remiss if I didn't express my thanks to all of you who visit and or take the time to comment on my images. I am very honored by your visits and wonderful comments.

So here is wishing everyone who will be celebrating a very Happy, Healthy, and Thankful Thanksgiving.

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1/1250 second
F/1.8
ISO 220
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This photo of the Bucknell Football field is a 2 page feature photo in the Fall 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

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I love simple things. A single item in a scene like a lost shoe on a fence, or an empty bench in a park, or even just a wheel barrow laid on its side in a garden. This is another shot I took on my brief visit to Rutgers Gardens.

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NIKON D700
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F/2.8
ISO 360
160 mm

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This photo of the Bucknell Football field is a 2 page feature photo in the Fall 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

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This was also shot at the Rutgers Gardens. As soon as I got out of the car I noticed this pink Croc on the fence next to my car. I have always wondered how one loses such things. I know that babies often discard their shoes and it can go unnoticed but this was not a baby's shoe, it looked like it belonged to a young child but definitely not a baby or toddler.

I do know how a college student loses shoes though! Russell told me the story of how he and some friends were walking in New Brunswick and one of them was kicking something on the sidewalk and his shoe went flying over a fence and into a construction pit where he could not retrieve it. Silly college students! So at least now I have an answer to one of the mysteries of life!

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NIKON D700
Tokina 80-200mm f2.8
1/200 second
F/2.8
ISO 560
100 mm

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This photo of the Bucknell Football field is a 2 page feature photo in the Fall 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

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There is a wonderful hidden treasure located right here in Central NJ on the Cook College Campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick. It is the Rutgers Gardens, a beautifully maintained 50 acres of wonderful gardens. It was established in the 1930's as an outdoor classroom for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and has continued to expand ever since.

The gardens are open to the public from 8:30 AM til dusk year round and it is just a beautiful place that I highly recommend to any garden enthusiast or just anyone who wants to stroll around in a beautiful setting. The gardens are free to the public but do offer guided tours at nominal cost.

I did not know about these gardens myself until a couple of weeks ago when Mark told me about them. (How could he keep such a secret!) I am so glad I know about them now and I plan to go back often. They promise to be beautiful all year round from what I could see on my brief visit there.

This is a shot of a little gift shop called "The Potting Shed" which is located at the gardens. I didn't have the chance to go in and I'm not even sure it was open when I was there on Election day. We went there to pick up Russell in order to take him to vote with us. While waiting for him to get out of class we took a quick ride through and strolled around near the gift shop. It was a rainy day and we didn't have a lot of time to explore as much as I would have liked so I will definitely have to go back soon to have a better look around. I think I might go back this weekend...weather permitting.

For more information visit their website here.

A note to my friends who use Pixel Post based blogs...it seems that all my attempts to comment on your wonderful sites recently are getting rejected and flagged as SPAM...I have brought it to the attention of some of you. I don't want you to think I don't come there anymore I just cannot comment any longer. I hope whatever the issue is it gets straightened out soon.

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NIKON D700
Tokina 80-200mm f2.8
1/160 second
F/4.5
ISO 250
80 mm

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This photo of the Bucknell Football field is a 2 page feature photo in the Fall 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

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As of July 2008 I have decided to post the same photos on "Parallel Universe" as I do here. It has become too complicated to maintain two different photoblogs on a regular basis. Feel free to visit "Parallel Universe" and look through the portfolio/archives since there are quite a few photos there that were never posted here. I will continue to post on both since each one gets different viewers. I have also changed the title of Parallel Universe to Capture This Photography 2.

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There was still plenty of Fall color to be found on the Princeton Campus. The gorgeous buildings make quite a backdrop.

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NIKON D700
Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8

1/320 second

F/5.0
ISO 560
56 mm

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This photo of the Bucknell Football field is a 2 page feature photo in the Fall 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

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As of July 2008 I have decided to post the same photos on "Parallel Universe" as I do here. It has become too complicated to maintain two different photoblogs on a regular basis. Feel free to visit "Parallel Universe" and look through the portfolio/archives since there are quite a few photos there that were never posted here. I will continue to post on both since each one gets different viewers. I have also changed the title of Parallel Universe to Capture This Photography 2.

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This is probably the last one from those archives from a foggy fall morning in Mohawk Park. It's time to turn my attention to other things.

Update on Russ...2 for 2 with college acceptances so far...still waiting on the rest of the colleges to reply.

To all who celebrate I want to wish you a very Happy Easter.

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This is a shot of the bridge in Mohawk Park that crosses the Rahway River. I remember when I was little this bridge replaced one that was a little further upstream and used to wash away fairly regularly when the water would get high. I don't think the water has ever breached this bridge although I imagine it's come close a time or two.

I want to apologize for my absence recently. I've been suffering from a bad cold and just haven't felt up to posting or visiting. I do appreciate all of your visits. I hope to get around tomorrow if I feel better.

I also want to apologize for the comment issue that was pointed out to me. Apperently Blogger has done away with the URL line in comment form which really annoys me as well as others who use Blogger. At any rate I found out that they have a new form in draft mode that uses "Open ID". I don't know much about it but I do know that when I tried to use it on my site it did not work well at all so I've gone back to the "standard new" form until I get something else figured out. In the meantime all I can suggest is to use the form such as it is and include your URL in the body of the form or in the nickname. I know it's a bit of a pain and I really appreciate it for those willing to put up with this temporary (hopefully) inconvenience.

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It seems like Fall's colors are reluctant to relent to Winter. Although most of the leaves are gone I am surprised at how many are still hanging on. The tree on my lawn closest to my house is completely bare but the one down by the road still has some green and has lost few of it's leaves. The trees in the back are just starting to drop their canopy.

This is another from Mohawk Park and is similar to one I posted on Parallel Universe on Monday. I wasn't sure which one I liked better.

I wanted to mention great, fun, Holiday photoblog that is the creation of Justin Gaynor. It's called "Tis' The Season" and it's a collaborative photoblog featuring seasonal Holiday photos from Thanksgiving through New Years from some very fine photographers many of whom you know and if you don't you will and I promise it will be worth the visit. So please go check it out. It started officially last week and there are already some wonderful photos up to enjoy.

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Until I see you again there will be an empty space in my heart. I pray that you are safe and well. Every day I wait to hear that you are ok. It is my duty to worry and fret, that's just what Moms do. My baby boy you will always be, whether you are 2 or 42 that will never change.

Be safe Rob. We Love you and are proud of you and we miss you already. It was wonderful to have you home for Thanksgiving. If only the time had not passed so quickly.

This is another shot of the empty bench in the fog at Mohawk Park. The emptiness of the bench suits my mood. Rob left early Sunday morning and we are all missing him already.

Thanksgiving was wonderful. We had 14 people together around the table and of course we all ate too much. I still feel stuffed today. The time together was just too short.

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This is another shot from Mohawk Park taken on the same foggy morning as the previous. This is taken looking in the opposite direction as the previous shot a little further down the path that runs between the Rahway River and the pond away from the bench. The path seems so different in the fog.

Thursday is Thanksgiving here. I have much to be Thankful for this year. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and lots of good food!

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This is another shot from my foggy Wednesday morning walk through my little Mohawk Park. It's amazing how the fog transformed the little park into something quite magical.

I have posted a black and white version of this photo on Parallel Universe if you are interested in seeing this scene in black and white. I found both versions appealing so I decided to share them both.

I want to thank everyone for the wonderful response to the last image. I am truly humbled and flattered.

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Wednesday morning dawned foggy. I was very excited since fog isn't terribly common here, at least not fog that hangs around long enough for me to drop the boys off at school and then go out to shoot. Usually it's lifted by the time I finish with the morning chaos, but this time was different. It actually seemed to get thicker as I drove my morning route to drop the boys off at their respective High Schools.

The fog slowly lifted to reveal the splendid Fall colors by the Rahway River in my little Mohawk Park. I was very damp and raw cold but it was well worth a little discomfort and some doggie pies that I didn't quite manage to avoid...Grrrrr!

I have a few photos from my foggy morning stroll that I will share here and on Parallel Universe over the next few days.

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I want to thank everyone for all the well wishes on Rob's welcome home post. It really means a lot to him and to us. It is just so good to have him home. I have been and intend to continue to spoil him rotten while he is here.

His first order of business when he got home was to kiss the Missy (his cat) and take a real shower. I am happy to report that he is quite well and hasn't seemed to have changed a bit. It took him all of about 30 seconds to settle in and pick up where he left off. He is tormenting his brothers once again, all in good fun. He's taken over my office and set up both of his computers next to mine on my desk...I'm not so sure about that one! Good thing I have a big desk!

I hope everyone has a great weekend. It promises to be a busy one for us since we are also celebrating Jon's Confirmation this Sunday and having lots of family and friends here to join us in our multi-faceted celebration.

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This is another shot from Millbrook Village. I loved the weathered and worn look of this place. The light was harsh but I think the deep shadows created by the harsh light added to the mysterious mood of this shot. I probably should have posted it for Halloween, but just hadn't thought to. I've been a bit distracted the past couple of weeks. There's just so much going on right now...It's a busy, busy time!

I'm still waiting for Rob to get home. I still don't have an exact date or time when he will arrive and it's making me crazy! I half expect him to just show up and every time the doorbell or phone rings I get all excited. I just wish he would get here, but on the other hand if he doesn't get here for a few days he might be here for Thanksgiving this year, the first time in 3 years that he would be here for Thanksgiving. He's never missed Christmas with us since he went into the service, but always Thanksgiving. He doesn't like Turkey dinner but I will gladly cook something he loves instead! Ukrainian Easter is his favorite "food" Holiday so maybe I will have that for him.

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This was shot a couple of weeks ago up in Northwestern NJ near the Delaware Watergap. The fall colors were really starting to show although it's not really obvious in this photo. I took this from the car because I had seen this cyclist coming up the path and wanted to get him in the shot so I didn't have time to get out of the car to get it. There was only time enough to pull over and shoot out the window.

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This was shot in New Jersey in the Delaware Water Gap area somewhere near Crater Lake I believe. We drove all over and I don't remember the names of all the places we went, but they were all in the Water Gap area. It is just so beautiful there. It was a real treat especially now that the fall colors are in abundance. It won't last long so if you can get there do it soon or you will miss quite a show.

I was shooting from on top of this mountain looking out across the valley when I saw this man perched on the edge of the cliff trying to get his shot. I loved this perspective so I took the shot. I only wish he had on a bit lighter color clothing so that he might have stood out more. What was he thinking when he chose to wear all dark clothes? Some people! I guess I can forgive him though since I still love this shot.

I took a few shots looking out over the valley as well but there was a bit of haze as it was a rather warm day and I wasn't that thrilled with them. I did get plenty of shots from all around the area that really speak fall however. I will be posting them over the next few days here and on Parallel Universe.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so I just wanted to remind everyone of the importance of regular self exams, mammography, and anual checks by your doctor. For more information here are several links:

http://www.nbcam.com

1(800) IM AWARE

http://www.komenpeoria.com

http://www.cancer.org

Please pass on this information to your family, friends, and co-workers. It's very important and could save the life of someone you love.

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Sometimes the most ordinary things can be extraordinary if we just take the time to notice. This afternoon I went for a walk in the woods near my home, something I used to do daily but haven't done in many months. I'd gotten bored with the woods. Nothing ever changes there, it is always just the same. The same now as it was yesterday, last week, last month, last year...boring.

Or maybe I'm the one who has become boring? That's it! It's me. I know it! I've lost my inspiration, my vision. Yet, while I was walking, and thinking, and looking, I did notice a few things in ways I hadn't really cared to notice before. Like the strength and grace of a single blade of tall grass. To have withstood the weather and even just to be able to stand under it's own weight is pretty extraordinary when you think about it. True resilience. It holds the promise of new life in it's seeds waiting for nature to plant them and carry on the next generation. Seems so simple and yet astounding and complex at the same time.

Ok, that's my sappy post for the year. Enjoy it now since I may not have another one in me for a very long time, which some will probably think is a very good thing!

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so I just wanted to remind everyone of the importance of regular self exams, mammography, and anual checks by your doctor. For more information here are several links:

http://www.nbcam.com

1(800) IM AWARE

http://www.komenpeoria.com

http://www.cancer.org

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Fall still seems far off because of the warm weather we've had over the past few weeks. None the less, the there are signs that fall is indeed here despite these warm summer like temps. These gorgeous mums are testament to that. Hints of color just starting to kiss the leaves are also teasing me by dotting the otherwise green landscape.

I noticed tonight that a cool breeze was coming in through my windows, and although I haven't listened to the weather forecast yet tonight, I hold the hope that some real fall like weather with crisp clear morning air and pleasant afternoons with billowing clouds decorating an otherwise azure blue sky will greet me when I wake tomorrow. I don't want to hear the weather forecast tonight, I think I will just go to bed with thoughts of fall and see what I find when I wake. Do you think I will be pleasantly surprised?

I've been having difficulty finding time to get online and visit all my favorite photoblogs lately, in fact just posting here has become increasingly difficult as life just seems to get busier and busier despite the idea that I thought that once school went back into session I might find a little more time. I've been wrong on that count.

Tomorrow we are going to visit Bucknell in Pennsylvania, yet another college in Russell's search. The college search process is a daunting thing for a 17 year old, and of course his parents as well. Each day is one day closer and one day more stressful for all of us. SAT I's are finished, SAT II's are a few weeks away. The common applications and teacher recommendations are all in process. Russell seems to be holding up pretty well so far, I wish I could say the same for his parents!

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so I just wanted to remind everyone of the importance of regular self exams, mammography, and anual checks by your doctor. For more information here are several links:

http://www.nbcam.com

1(800) IM AWARE

http://www.komenpeoria.com

http://www.cancer.org

Please pass on this information to your family, friends, and co-workers. It's very important and could save the life of someone you love.

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I've spent a lot of time this week revisiting the archives; tossing some and selecting some that I like for posting and or printing. I have so many photos and I never looked that closely at a lot of them. I think what would happen is one or two out of twenty really grab my attention and make the others seem less worthy. This was one of those shots. It was taken at the great swamp the same day as this and this.

I'll be rather busy the next few days I've got a lot of projects to finish before going to see Rob next week, so I may not get around to visit as much, but I will try.

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This was shot in the Great Swamp on the same day as this shot. The Great Swamp is just that, a swamp, so they built walkways that wind their way through the park so that people can explore many varieties of flora and fauna that abound there. It really is a beautiful and peaceful place.

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This was shot a few weeks ago in the late afternoon near the Great Swamp. I spotted it behind a volunteer firehouse next to the tiny house in this shot. It's the kind of place I'd like to revisit when there is snow on the ground.

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