August 3, 2020
Getting ready for a ton of amazing views on my upcoming trip, I wanted to try out my landscape lens during the Golden Hour, the time right before sunset (or right after sunrise) when the light illuminates beautifully with a softer reddish hue, as well as the Blue Hour–the time Read more…
August 2, 2020
Because it looks like rain a-coming for the actual full moon, I happened to catch it in the phase of Almost. To follow, a random collection of moonspiration I had building up, along with the shots from my telephoto lens. This is the best I can do with my equipment… Read more…
July 23, 2020
Though the strong rains invaded the majority of my trip, I managed to set up camp at James River State Park in spite of it. It also happens to be another IDA certified Dark Sky Park–well what do ya know? But first, some daytime scenes, mostly in the river, mostly Read more…
July 22, 2020
The closest National Park to my home is a pretty one, with undulating blue waves in the sky–the Blue Ridge Mountains. Shenandoah National Park‘s views are quite gorgeous. And its scenic Skyline Drive allows you to keep your social distance… and blast your music. On display, the cranky mountain air Read more…
July 21, 2020
If the weather cooperates in the evening, I will shoot at all of Virginia’s dark sky parks by the end of my trip. But that’s a big “if.” The mountains are tempestuous, already thwarting my first evening of camping. Though I am not proud of being in this motel room Read more…
July 20, 2020
Despite the continuing of restrictions, I try to get out often and stay busy–but safely. And since my car is not mine anymore, I have been sampling all kinds of mass transit. My favorite: The Ferry. My bike, here, at the Brooklyn Army Terminal when I missed a ferry. And Read more…
July 14, 2020
In the words of the adorable Nathan W. Pyle‘s adorable aliens, I am craving star damage! With the hot, hot star heat, I also crave full immersion in water. The ocean, more specifically. Though I tried to get to the Rockaways via NYC Ferry, biking to Sunset Park’s pier, the Read more…
June 26, 2020
I found fibonacci perfection in this daisy along my walk. The rose season moves into daisy and lily days. One of the reasons I love summer in New York City. Tajin covered perfectly ripe mango for $3 on the street. Black Lives Matter outside Staten Island’s Borough Hall. But I’m Read more…
June 13, 2020
The longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its construction, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge’s anchorages dig into 115 feet of the Earth. That excavated soil and sand helped to create Brooklyn’s Calvert Vaux Park, the latest park in my exploration series. With a nice view of the bridge Read more…
June 8, 2020
I walked to Bay Ridge’s Narrows Botanical Gardens for the third day in a row. But this time I planned to sit and write a poem. Setting my intention seemed like a plan I had with another. Like when I go to bed to hear the thunder from under the Read more…
June 2, 2020
A wonderful whimsical stop on a New Jersey day trip, The South Mountain Reservation Fairy Trail is great for kids and the young at heart. I won’t give too much detail as half the magic is hunting for them along the trails of the South Mountain Reservation. Hint: There is Read more…
May 16, 2020
With such a hefty toll to cross into Staten Island, I like to make ‘er pay up–justify the antenna money grab with an enriching stop even if the Island is not my final destination. Such was the case when my friend and I embarked upon a road trip to several Read more…
May 14, 2020
Don’t tell anyone, please, but Breezy Point has the most beautiful beach in New York City. As you gaze upon the waters, the most gorgeous of hue of aquamarine, it’s almost baffling. So clear and clean. And don’t let the gate fool you, the insular community contains another part of Read more…
April 27, 2020
Needing a reset, it was a Rockaways run–the best one day vacation destination. City view but far, far away It’s easy to distance yourself on the shore. I also made up a theory that the wind at the shore helps it to be Corona-free… And the shore was filled with Read more…
April 26, 2020
One can easily overlook the Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary in the Rockaways. At first glance it seems to be just another unkempt shoreline where the locals fish. But step in carefully and you’ll see a mossy green shore covered in mussel colonies, most of which is inaccessible during high tide. Read more…
April 23, 2020
Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge in Long Island’s Sag Harbor is a magical place to visit. Since I was going alllll the way out East, a quick commune with the birds was very necessary on this Earth Day. But please don’t go. You’d mess with my bird flow. Since Read more…
April 14, 2020
I was very much looking forward to tulip season. I had put Holland Ridge’s Tulip Festival on my calendar well in advance. Then, Coronavirus happened, cancelling many events at one of the most magical times of the year: Spring. But if I traveled all the way to the Netherlands to Read more…
April 13, 2020
Since so many are at home, here are some steps into nature from my brief hike yesterday. There are tent platforms and shelters along the trail as many hike for days. It’s on my bucket list! This is the Wiley Shelter , which looked nice and cozy. In the corner, Read more…
April 8, 2020
While putting my compost to the curb, she shined upon me. So I went back in, paused The Shawshank Redemption and got my camera. It was nice to stand square in the middle of the street in the dark, knowing Bay Ridge was already tucked in for another night, and Read more…
April 3, 2020
Our dismissal of the balance of nature has a tremendous impact–on the Earth, on countless species. But so often suffering is hidden from view. So often we are content to turn a blind eye to the devastating impact of our daily choices, prioritizing our comforts and fancies over the lives Read more…
March 26, 2020
The “Z” from my classroom has hung in all my official teaching spaces. So now it is on my apartment door. I can’t wait until it is back in room 329A. That time of the month. The time when Vegancuts send me a care package. Even more welcome in a Read more…
March 14, 2020
Why hello Spring. The start of Spring is the most exciting time. Who am I kidding, there I things I love about every season. But this color! This lightening fast year won’t slow its roll. And since it’s already a lamb… a last lion.
March 10, 2020
A sign of Spring, the Worm Full Moon, marks the reemergence of the earthworm from the thawing Earth. But there really wasn’t much freeze this winter! With the worms squiggling once again, the birds will return for feasting. Piece by piece, spring’s plan plays itself out–bringing blooms, renewal and rebirth. Read more…
February 22, 2020
I’m a window seat gal. I love watching the land from above. Here are some painting-like pictures, blotted and splotchy in their pixelatedness, of our beautiful country as I traveled from one end to the other. Starting at my home… I like to see the boroughs hold hands via a Read more…
February 19, 2020
On solo mission now, a trip to the dark sky desert. Arriving with plenty of blazing sun, I captured the remote landscape… inhabited by enormous sculpture by artist Ricardo Breceda. Borrego Springs is a magical place where one can easily get a soy latte but also be in the middle Read more…
February 18, 2020
Los Angeles is a massive sprawl of things to do. Like pedal boating in Echo Park. We rode the swans on a lovely LA morning. The La Brea Tar Pits are an interesting stop detailing the ancient history of the area. With many outdoor exhibits there is no need to Read more…