State Street Rain | 03.23.2026

State Street Rain | 03.23.2026
Albany, New York

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Dance of the Fireflies | 06.28.2024

Dance of the Fireflies | 06.28.2024
Martin Dunham Reservoir, Grafton, New York 

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Fireflies Over the Fern Forest | 06.12.2024

Fireflies Over the Fern Forest

Grafton, New York

Fireflies hold various meanings throughout the world.

The Japanese considered fireflies to be the souls of warriors. In the story of "The Tale of the Heike," fireflies represent the spirits of the Heike warriors defeated in battle.

Various Native American tribes have different stories about fireflies. For instance, the Cherokee believe fireflies are the result of a trick played by a trickster figure, while the Anishinaabe see them as reminders to be humble and kind.

In Chinese culture, fireflies are often associated with love and romance. Their appearance in the summer nights is believed to symbolize fleeting moments of beauty and love.

In European traditions, fireflies have been seen as omens. For instance, in some cultures, a firefly entering a house foretells an upcoming death or misfortune, while others see them as symbols of protection and guidance.

As a photographer, they transform the forest at night into an otherworldly landscape. If you haven’t experienced a summer forest at night as fireflies wander through the trees, I highly recommend it.

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Night Sky Over Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel

 

Night Sky Over Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel | 02.06.2024
Troy, New York 

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Winter Night Sky Over Cascade Lake | 01.16.2024

Winter Night Sky Over Cascade Lake | 11.16.2024
Adirondacks 

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Fresh Snow | 01.04.2024

Fresh Snow | 01.04.2024
Second Pond, Grafton Lakes State Park
Grafton, New York

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At the Feet of a Woodland Giant | 11.12.2023

At the Feet of a Woodland Giant | 11.12.2023
Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton, New York 

Standing at the base of this tree almost feels like standing at the feet of a woodland giant reaching out of the canopy for objects in the sky. 

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Canopy: The Forest at Night | 07.26.2023

Canopy: The Forest at Night
Grafton, New York

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The Edge of Day and Night | 07.21.2023

The Edge of Day and Night | 07.21.2023
Lake George, New York 

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Blue + Gold | 07.11.2023

Blue + Gold | 07.11.2023
Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton, New York 

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Night Sky Over Martin Dunham Reservoir | 11.24.2022

Night Sky Over Martin Dunham Reservoir | 11.25.2022
Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton, New York 

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Cold, Clear Adirondack Night | 11.19.2022

A Cold and Clear Night over the Southern Adirondacks | 1119.2022
Lake George, New York 

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Rotation | Petersburg Pass

Rotation | Petersburg Pass | New York
 

On quiet winter nights in the mountains, it’s almost like you can hear the hum of the planet spinning at almost 1,000 miles per hour. 

The Earth turns on its own axis about once every 24 hours (or, to be precise, every 23 hours, 56 minutes and 4 seconds). Earth measures 24,898 miles (40,070 kilometers) in circumference, so when you divide distance by time, that means the planet is spinning 1,037 mph ( 1,670 km/h).

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Moon's Eye | 12.18.2021

Moon's Eye | 12.18.2021
Halfmoon, New York 

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The Forest at Night | 10.13.2021

 The Forest At Night | 10.13.2021
Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, New York 

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Pink Moon over the Albany Pine Bush Preserve | 04.26.2021

 Pine Moon over the Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Albany, New York 

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Wooden Lighting | 02.16.2021

Wooden Lightning | 02.16.2021
Valley Falls, New York 

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Pink Sky At Night | 02.06.2021

Pink Sky At Night | 02.06.2021
Saratoga Springs, New York 

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The Reach | Ice, Water, and Wood

 

The Reach | Ice, Water, and Wood
Tomhannock Reservoir
Valley Falls, New York

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Abandoned Train Station at Eagle Bridge | 02.04.2021

Abandoned Train Station at Eagle Bridge
Eagle Bridge, New York

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