Salt Pond is a “kettle” left behind when the last glaciers receded some 18000 years ago. This very place was charted by French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1605, in an age when the pond was bigger and still navigatable from the sea. This photo was taken at sunrise in January after a historic snow storm.
Posts Tagged ‘massachusetts’
Winter Reflection by MichaelBlanchette
Posted: January 31, 2015 in landscapesTags: 500px, boat house, Cape Cod, Eastham, IFTTT, massachusetts, new england, pond, reflection, Salt Pond, snow, sunrise, winter
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Carpet of Clouds by patrickzephyr
Posted: January 29, 2015 in landscapesTags: 500px, dawn, ice, IFTTT, massachusetts, new england, patrick zephyr, quabbin reservoir, snow, sunrise, winter
Quabbin Reservoir, Massachusetts
I went out to scout some shoreline along the Quabbin a few days ago to find that it’s almost completely ice covered. This southern shoreline with the deepest water usually stays free of ice through the winter and is my favorite spot this time of year. Now that we have a couple feet of snow on the ground after this latest winter storm I am guessing that it’s completely gone- the open water that is. I’ll be waiting for some warm temperatures and rain to make things interesting again. Happy snow day to those of you in winter storm Junos path! Thanks for viewing! I always appreciate shares, feedback and comments.
I went out to scout some shoreline along the Quabbin a few days ago to find that it’s almost completely ice covered. This southern shoreline with the deepest water usually stays free of ice through the winter and is my favorite spot this time of year. Now that we have a couple feet of snow on the ground after this latest winter storm I am guessing that it’s completely gone- the open water that is. I’ll be waiting for some warm temperatures and rain to make things interesting again. Happy snow day to those of you in winter storm Junos path! Thanks for viewing! I always appreciate shares, feedback and comments.
Ice Crusher by patrickzephyr
Posted: January 25, 2015 in landscapesTags: 500px, dark, dusk, hadley, ice, IFTTT, massachusetts, patrick zephyr, snow, sunset, winter
Hadley, Massachusetts
Why “Ice Crusher”? This capture is a perfect example of the photographic process for me. First, I had scouted this location many times and made mental notes of the elements and where the sunset occured on the horizon. Second, I watch how it changes with changes in the weather conditions (extreme cold, snow, rain…etc). We had an unusual day of warmer temps and rain a few days earlier followed but very cold temps so I decided to go scout the spot out for some interesting foreground possibilities in the middle of the day when the light wasn’t great (my first opportunity). I liked what I saw but needed some dramatic light. The next day was cloudy but “according to the weather masters” there was to be a clearing right around sunset. I was in the area around sunset and ran down to this spot at sunset but the clouds moved out quicker than expected and never really lit up as I was hoping. A little rain snow or warm temperatures would surely change the conditions and the compositions I had scouted would be gone so I kept my eye on the weather. The following day the forecast was the same “cloudy all day with a clearing right around sunset”. After dropping my twin daughters off at gymnastics I had to convince my older daughter to tag along with me while I waited for the light. Amazingly she agreed!!!! Thanks Sky!!! We both wandered down to this shallow stream and I started working on my compositions while she walked around crushing all the cool ice formations I was hoping to use in my foregrounds. Thankfully I got to this one before she did!!! Moments later I moved on to another spot and heard loud crushing sounds coming from behind me. I turned around to watch my duaghter stepping all over the delicate ice formations (above) I had just photographed!!! A moment in time! This composition, the combination of light, temperature, and weather conditions will never be again but something equally special is waiting for me in the future. That is why I do what I do!!! I can’t wait to see what’s around the corner! Thanks for hangin out Sky!!!
Why “Ice Crusher”? This capture is a perfect example of the photographic process for me. First, I had scouted this location many times and made mental notes of the elements and where the sunset occured on the horizon. Second, I watch how it changes with changes in the weather conditions (extreme cold, snow, rain…etc). We had an unusual day of warmer temps and rain a few days earlier followed but very cold temps so I decided to go scout the spot out for some interesting foreground possibilities in the middle of the day when the light wasn’t great (my first opportunity). I liked what I saw but needed some dramatic light. The next day was cloudy but “according to the weather masters” there was to be a clearing right around sunset. I was in the area around sunset and ran down to this spot at sunset but the clouds moved out quicker than expected and never really lit up as I was hoping. A little rain snow or warm temperatures would surely change the conditions and the compositions I had scouted would be gone so I kept my eye on the weather. The following day the forecast was the same “cloudy all day with a clearing right around sunset”. After dropping my twin daughters off at gymnastics I had to convince my older daughter to tag along with me while I waited for the light. Amazingly she agreed!!!! Thanks Sky!!! We both wandered down to this shallow stream and I started working on my compositions while she walked around crushing all the cool ice formations I was hoping to use in my foregrounds. Thankfully I got to this one before she did!!! Moments later I moved on to another spot and heard loud crushing sounds coming from behind me. I turned around to watch my duaghter stepping all over the delicate ice formations (above) I had just photographed!!! A moment in time! This composition, the combination of light, temperature, and weather conditions will never be again but something equally special is waiting for me in the future. That is why I do what I do!!! I can’t wait to see what’s around the corner! Thanks for hangin out Sky!!!
Cold Winter Night by patrickzephyr
Posted: January 19, 2015 in landscapesTags: 500px, dawn, Farm house, IFTTT, Long exposure, massachusetts, night, patrickzephyr, patrickzephyrphoto, pelham, silhouette, stars, sunrise, tree
Farm house, Pelham, Massachusetts
I don’t usually photograph human made structures but I have had my eye on this farm house just down the road from my house for some time now. I was on my way to catch a sunrise at a different locatiion I had scouted the day before but was way ahead of schedule and decided to stop at the house for a bit. Thankfully the folks who live here like to leave these lights on through the night. It was about 4am and very cold and clear (-2 degrees F). The tree shadow on the front of the house was cast by the moon behind me. This is one 30 sec exposure at F4, iso 1600 with my Canon 5D MarkII. I took a few exposures because the chimney smoke only came out of the chimney for brief moments every 15 minutes or so. Thanks for viewing and Happy New Year!!!!
I don’t usually photograph human made structures but I have had my eye on this farm house just down the road from my house for some time now. I was on my way to catch a sunrise at a different locatiion I had scouted the day before but was way ahead of schedule and decided to stop at the house for a bit. Thankfully the folks who live here like to leave these lights on through the night. It was about 4am and very cold and clear (-2 degrees F). The tree shadow on the front of the house was cast by the moon behind me. This is one 30 sec exposure at F4, iso 1600 with my Canon 5D MarkII. I took a few exposures because the chimney smoke only came out of the chimney for brief moments every 15 minutes or so. Thanks for viewing and Happy New Year!!!!
Common Eider by abzerit
Posted: April 12, 2014 in animalsTags: 500px, animal, bird, boston, Common Eider, duck, Franklin Park, IFTTT, massachusetts, nature, united states, waterfowl, zoo
Snowy Landing by tkimbar
Posted: February 18, 2014 in natureTags: 2.8, 500px, 70-200, beach, IFTTT, landscapes, massachusetts, nature, plum island, sigma, sigma 2x, snow, Snowy Owl
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I finally got a shot of a snowy owl. This immature owl was found on Plum Island, Massachusetts. You can tell that it is immature because of how dark his feathers are.
Steeple Under the Stars by Electrophile
Posted: February 18, 2014 in City and ArchitectureTags: 500px, architecture, boston, cambridge, church, city, harvard, harvard university, IFTTT, landscape, massachusetts, memorial hall, memorial rail, new england, steeple, tree, university, urban
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Memorial Rail steeple at Harvard University under the stars in winter, glowing softly from internal lights.
Zeiss 55/1.4 @ f/2, handheld 1/60 s.
Mass Ascension by christymangio
Posted: February 3, 2014 in TransporationTags: 500px, air, albuquerque, ascension, balloon, fiesta, float, IFTTT, massachusetts, transportation, travel
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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Boston Faneuil Hall by juergenrothphotography
Posted: January 13, 2014 in City and ArchitectureTags: #FaneuilHall, #QuincyMArket, 500px, boston, city, cityscape, IFTTT, landmark, massachusetts, skyline, twilight
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Boston Faneuil Hall is popular with locals and tourists alike. There are outdoor artists, food stalls, restaurants and shopping areas around Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. After sunset twilight paints the sky blue while the city lights around Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market become alive. http://www.RothGalleries.com
Boston Skyline Panorama by juergenrothphotography
Posted: January 13, 2014 in travelTags: 500px, boston, city, cityscape, IFTTT, landmark, massachusetts, night, nightscape, pano, panorama, panoramic, skyline, sunset, twilight
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Boston Panorama skyline photography from New England and Boston based fine art photographer Juergen Roth showing landmarks such as Boston Downtown, Custom House of Boston, New England Aquarium, Boston Harbor, Financial District and Prudential Center captured on a beautiful sunset night in November 2013 at twilight. http://www.RothGalleries.com