Saturday, June 29, 2024

Dance of the Fireflies | 06.28.2024


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

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Severe Storm Passing Through Saratoga County | 06.23.2024





Severe Storm Passing Through Saratoga County, New York | 06.23.2024

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Friday, June 21, 2024

First Sunset of Summer 2024 | 06.20.2024


First Sunset of 2024 (Albany, New York) | 06.20.2024
Albany, New York 

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Living Embers | 06.19.2024


Living Embers | Rensselaer Plateau 

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Summer Sunrise Over Nipper | 06.18.2024


Summer Sunrise Over Nipper | 06.18.2024

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

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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Monday, June 10, 2024

Firefly in Moonlight | 06.09.2024


Firefly in Moonlight | 06.09.2024
Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton, New York

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

Always Nipper | 06.06.2024


Always Nipper | 06.06.2024
Albany, New York

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