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Photo Bombed by a Duck
Nick's Lake, NY    ~    2025-09-29
As I was taking a series of photos here the mallard thought I was a source of food.
Nikon D850, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/4, 1/500s, ISO-64, Manual Mode


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A Couple Enjoying the Sunset at Nick's Lake
Nick's Lake, NY    ~    2025-09-29
A beautiful evening in the Adirondacks at Nick's Lake.
Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/2.8, 1/20s, ISO-800, Manual Mode


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The After Glow at Nick's Lake
Nick's Lake, NY    ~    2025-09-29
An incredible sunset at Nick's Lake in the Adirondacks with a couple just taking it all in.
Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/3.2, 1/50s, ISO-400, Manual Mode


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Vertical of Upper Falls 2025
Letchworth St Park    ~    2025-09-24
There have been millions of people over the years that have stood here & while Arches Bridge is new to some the view is grand.
Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/5.6, 1/50s, ISO-400, Manual Mode


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Upper Falls at Dusk 2025
Letchworth St Park    ~    2025-09-24
The Upper Falls at Letchworth State Park as the sun set with a cloud cover.
Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/5.6, 1/125s, ISO-400, Manual Mode


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Close-Up of Middle Falls 2025
Inspiration Point, N    ~    2025-09-24
A great day at Letchworth State Park.
Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/8, 1/100, ISO-200, Manual Mode


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Middle Falls #2 2025
Letchworth St Park    ~    2025-09-24
A vertical take on the Middle Falls.
Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/5.6, 1/100s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Middle Falls #1 2025
Letchworth St Park    ~    2025-09-24
The color is starting to turn.
Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/5.6, 1/160s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Archery Field Overlook 2025
Letchworth St Park    ~    2025-09-24
The Fall colors are about a week early at Letchworth State Park.
Nikon D850 Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/5, 640s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Smokey Middle & Upper Falls
Inspiration Point    ~    2024-09-13
From Inspiration Point, the Middle Falls & Glenn Iris in the foreground & Upper Falls & Arches Bridge in background.
Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/4, 10s, ISO-800


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Smoky Moon Over Upper Falls
Letchworth Park, NY    ~    2024-09-13
Incredible luck with the train crossing the bridge. An enormous amount of stretching to pull all the elements together.
Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/3.2, 1/2s, ISO-800, Manual Mode


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Arches Bridge & Milky Way
Letchworth St Park    ~    2024-08-03
A stack of over 100 photos to create this picture of Arches Bridge at the Upper Falls in Letchworth.
Nikon D850, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/2.8, 20s, ISO-800, Manual Mode, Star Tracker, 103 photos


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Making a Wish at Inspiration Point
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2021-09-10
Taken back in 2019 I found this series of photos that was intended to be a stack. Just getting around to them.
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/2.8, 6s, ISO-3200, Manual Mode, 19-images stacked


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Upper Falls at Night 2019
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2021-08-28
Working on some older photos that I previously didn't have time for.
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/2.8, 13s, ISO-6400, Manual Mode


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Floating in the Fog 2019
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2019-10-19
While it doesn't look like a big balloon, this is a pretty big balloon with a basket that holds 6.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/60s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, Aperture Priority


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Dropping Into the Gorge 2019
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2019-10-19
On a beautiful this balloon came over Archery Field & dropped into the gorge.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/8, 1/60s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, Aperture Priority


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Letchworth Sunrise 2019
Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY    ~    2019-10-19
A fiery sunrise at Letchworth State Park.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @75mm, f/8, 1/250s (mean), ISO-100, Manual Mode, HDR, 3-Photos


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A Flaming Sunrise at Letchworth Fall 2019
Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY    ~    2019-10-19
A fantastic sunrise at Letchworth State Park
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/8, 1/125s (mean), ISO-100, HDR, 17-Photos


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Descending into the Fog
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2019-10-19
After a beautiful sunrise this balloon dropped into the gorge, disappearing into the fog.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @75mm, f/8, 1/90s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Classic Old Forge Boathouse
Old Forge, NY    ~    2019-10-05
This boathouse has been photographed by millions of people over the years.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm, f/8, 1/500s, ISO-100, Manual Mode, Slightly cropped


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Panoramic of Fifth Lake in ADK
Inlet, NY    ~    2019-10-05
115 degrees wide, slightly smaller than what the human eye can see.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, (2) f/8, 1/60s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Reflections Along 5th Lake
5th Lake, ADK, NY    ~    2019-10-05
The sun setting on the trees along 5th Lake.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/60s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Nick's Lake 2019
Nick's Lake, AKD, NY    ~    2019-10-05
Nick's Lake is a wonderful place to canoe or kayak as there are no power boats permitted.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/8, 1/400s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Swans on Fourth Lake
Fourth Lake, ADK, NY    ~    2019-10-05
As we were driving back from Inlet, NY I spotted these swans on 4th Lake.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @202mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Old Forge Covered Bridge
Old Forge, NY    ~    2019-10-05
A cool old covered bridge. NY doesn't have that many covered bridges.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/160s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Reflections Along the Road
Adirondacks, NY    ~    2019-10-05
Trying for a balance of leaves and reflections.
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/5.6, 1/40s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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River Leaving ADK Along Rt 28
Adirondacks, NY    ~    2019-10-05
An incredible sunset as we were leaving the ADK park.
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/5.6, 2s (mean), ISO-100, HDR, 4-Photos


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Red Reflections Alone an ADK Road
Adirondacks, NY     ~    2019-10-05
My wife said, "Pull over & get a photo".
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/5.6, 1/125s (mean), ISO-100, HDR, 3-Photos


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Moss Lake
Moss Lake, ADK, NY    ~    2019-10-05
A lone tree in the sunlight at Moss Lake.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @52mm, f/8, 1/100s (mean) ISO-100, HDR, 6-photos


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Yellow Boathouse in Old Forge, NY
Old Forge, NY    ~    2019-10-05
An incredible day in the Adirondacks.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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A Different View From Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point, Letchworth St Park, NY    ~    2019-07-23
While most photo from Inspiration Point are taken of the MIddle Falls, the Milky Way was not there.
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/2.8, 15s, ISO-6400, Manual Mode, darkTable 2.6.2 & GIMP 2.10.12


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The New Arch Bridge at Letchworth 2019
Upper Falls, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2019-07-23
I had to wait until midnight before the Milky Way came around.
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/2.8, 13s, ISO-6400, Manual Mode, darkTable 2.6.2 & GIMP 2.10.12


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Milky Way Over Letchworth
Inspiration Point, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2018-07-17
A view directly across from Inspiration Point instead of looking upstream to the Middle Falls
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/3.5, 8s, ISO-6400, 8 photos manually stacked


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The New Arch Railroad Bridge with Light Painting
Upper Falls, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2018-07-17
A single photo of the Upper Falls at Letchworth with lots of water & light light painting on the gorge.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/3.5, 30s, ISO-8000, Eyeball Metering, Pen Flashlight for light painting.


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Letchworth's Middle Falls With Heavy Water at Night
Inspiration Point, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2018-07-17
6 photos taken at different shutter speeds to capture the dynamic range of brightness. Manually layered.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66mm, f/3.5, 1/8s to 8s, ISO-12800, layered using GIMP 2.10.4


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The New Arch at Letchworth
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2018-05-13
The old iron bridge that stood for 150+ years has been replaced so trains can cross at 40+ mph.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @52mm, f/6.3, 1/500s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Icicles at the Middle Falls in Letchworth State Park
Middle Falls, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2018-01-01
I am told the blue ice is due to a low air content in the ice, like blue snow has a very high water content.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @105mm, f/9, 1/60s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Middle Falls on January 1st 2018
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2018-01-01
A very cold day in a beautiful park.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @39mm, f/9, 1/40s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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A Little Pink as the Sun Set While At Letchworth
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2018-01-01
As I was leaving the park the there was just a hint of pink as sun was setting.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/4, 1/8s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Letchworth's Ice Volcano January 2018
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2018-01-01
The ice volcano next to the Glenn Iris Inn was about 25 feet when this was taken and a week later more than 30 ft.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @39mm, f/8, 1/100s, ISO-320, Matrix Metering


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Letchworth Sunrise from 2016
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2017-10-15
The color at Letchworth this year is very dull. A year ago the color was really getting in high gear.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/22, (1/2,000s to 1/2s), ISO-200, Spot Metering, HDR (12-photos)


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Milky Way Rising Above the Old Iron Bridge at Letchworth 2016
Upper Falls, (now closed off) Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2017-08-08
This was one of the last Milky Way photos taken last year before the new bridge could be seen. This has been re-edited from a photo taken 8/4/16.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/3.5, 20s, ISO-6400, 3 photos


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Milky Way with Leaning Tree at Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point looking at Middle Falls, Letchworth St Park    ~    2017-07-19
I just liked the way this tree was leaning into the gorge with the Milky Way behind it.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm (35mm equivalent), f/3.5, 30s, ISO-1600, Eyeball Metering


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Milky Way Over Letchworth With the Lights Out 2017
Inspiration Point looking at Middle Falls, Letchworth St Park    ~    2017-07-19
After the lights go on the Middle Falls, Letchworth can get pretty dark.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm (35mm equivalent), f/3.5, 30s, ISO-2000, Eyeball Metering


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Bright Balloon Up Close
Great Bend, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2017-07-04
An incredible clear morning for a balloon ride over Letchworth State Park
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @202mm (35mm equivalent) f/6, 1/500s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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What a View From High Above the Glenn Iris Inn
Inspiration Point looking at Middle Falls, Letchworth St Park    ~    2017-07-04
A great view of Letchworth including the working being done on the new bridge over the Upper Falls.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @


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Fly-Over the Glenn Iris
Inspiration Point, Letchworth State Park, NY     ~    2017-07-04
This balloon went right up over the Glenn Iris. What a wake up alarm...
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @


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Letchworth's Hot Air Balloon & Middle Falls on the 4th of July #3
Inspiration Point looking at Middle Falls, Letchworth St Park    ~    2017-07-04
Good morning to those staying at the Glenn Iris.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @262mm (35mm equivalent) f/6.0, 1/250s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Letchworth's Hot Air Balloon & Middle Falls on the 4th of July #2
Inspiration Point looking at Middle Falls, Letchworth St Park     ~    2017-07-04
What a great morning for a ride down Letchworth in a balloon.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @187mm (35mm equivalent) f/6.0, 1/180s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Letchworth's Hot Air Balloon & Middle Falls on the 4th of July
Inspiration Point looking at Middle Falls    ~    2017-07-04
Genesee Falls Balloons was up early for this morning flight.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm (35mm equivalent) f/5.6, 1/180s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Inspiration Point in the Fall
Inspiration Point at Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-10-15
A trip Letchworth State Park would not be complete without stopping at Inspiration Point
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @117mm, f/8, 1/90s, ISO-200, Spot Metering


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Morning Sunrise at Letchworth 2016
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-10-15
Sometimes by taking a step back from the edge, one gets a different perspective on things.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @27mm, f/16, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (20-photos .5 stepping)


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Letchworth Fall Sunrise 2016
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-10-15
The fall colors are really late this year but Letchworth had areas of good color.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/22, 1/20s, ISO-200, HDR (9-photos)


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Lower Letchworth Falls 2016 #1
Lower Falls, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-10-10
An incredible day at Letchworth with clear crisp sky that was reflecting nicely in the water.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @93mm, f/16, 1/185s, ISO-400, Matrix Metering, HDR (13 photos)


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Lower Letchworth Falls 2016 #2
Lower Falls, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-10-10
This is 12 photos fused to create this HDR image. With different exposure settings I was able to capture the reflection of the sky.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm, f/16, 1/125s, ISO-400, Matrix Metering


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Old Wagon Wheel at The Woods Inn
The Woods Inn, Inlet, NY    ~    2016-08-18
This old wagon wheel & birch tree made for a neat foreground to the sunset.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/3s, ISO-100,Matrix Metering, HDR (10-photos)


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The Woods Inn With the Rising Full Moon
The Woods Inn, Inlet, NY    ~    2016-08-18
This was taken from the dock at The Woods Inn.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/4.8, 1/8s to 30s, Eyeball Metering, HDR (3-photos)


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A Peaceful Post Sunset at The Woods Inn 2016
The Woods Inn, Inlet, NY    ~    2016-08-18
As we got to The Woods Inn, the sun had set but the color was still fantastic.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/4.8, 1/8s, ISO-100, -2.5 step, Matrix Metering, HDR, (8-photos)


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Vertical Panoramic of the Old Railroad Bridge & Milky Way
Upper Falls, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-08-04
3 photos to create a vertical panoramic of the old railroad bridge (Upper Falls) at Letchworth.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/3.5, 20s, ISO-6400 (3-photos)


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Small Panoramic of Middle Falls & Milky Way
Inspiration Point, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-08-03
This is two photos in a vertical panoramic with the Glen Iris & Middle Falls on the lower right.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @16mm, f/3.5, 25s, Eyeball Metering


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The 140 Year Railroad Bridge and Billions of Years old Milky Way
Upper Falls Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-08-03
The 140 year old iron railroad bridge and the Milky Way, both timeless.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @16mm, f/3.5, 20s, Eyeball Metering


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Letchworth Middle Falls & Milky Way
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-08-03
The Middle Falls at Letchworth State Park lights and the Milky Way.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @16mm, f/3.5, 25s, Eyeball Metering


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Detail of Balloon in Gorge by Middle Falls
Inspiration Point looking at Middle Falls    ~    2016-06-04
My wife asked for a detailed photo of the balloon that had dropped in front of the Middle Falls.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (on) 55-200mm, f/4-5.6g @165mm, f/6.7, 1/90s, ISO-100, Spot Metering (Cropped & Enhanced)


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Sunrise at Big Bend, Letchworth State Park
Big Bend, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-06-04
It is amazing to think of all the water falls that have been created over time to cut this gorge to what we see today.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm f/4.8 1/80s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (19 photos from +5 to -5 step)


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Balloon About to Drop Into the Big Bend Area
Big Bend, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-06-04
This balloon came over the ridge and dropped into the gorge. With the air very calm they were able to even tough the Genesee River.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (on) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @75mm, f/8, 1/250s, ISO-180, Spot Metering


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Balloon Rising Up Out of the Gorge by Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-06-04
This balloon had been in the gorge between Middle Falls & Inspiration Point and had even gotten low enough to touch the water.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (on) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/6.7, 1/250s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Morning Balloon Ride in the Gorge at Letchworth
Middle Falls, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-06-04
This balloon nicely dropped into the gorge right in front of the Glen Iris & feet away from the Middle Falls.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (on) 55-200mm, f/4-5.6g @165mm, f/6.7, 1/90s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Morning Sunrise at Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-06-04
A very tranquil morning at Letchworth
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @39mm f/27 1/10s, ISO-100, +1 step, Spot Metering, HDR (13- photos)


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A Beautiful Evening for a Balloon Ride Over Letchworth
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-05-20
About 100 feet up and climbing. What a great night to film a commercial for I Love NY.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (on) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Just Getting Off the Ground
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-05-20
Pilot, newly engaged couple, mother & son, and part of the film crew for an I Love NY commercial.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (on) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/8, 1/100s, ISO-280, Spot Metering


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Balloons Over Letchworth Trailer & Balloon
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-05-20
The crew of Balloons Over Letchworth ready the balloon for filming of a commercial for I Love NY.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (on) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/8, 1/100s, ISO-220, Spot Metering


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Letchworth Middle & Upper Falls at Night
Inspiration Point at Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2016-05-20
At 8s the camera sees things we cannot. With editing I was able to pull some of the details out of the raw image to show the Upper Falls.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @150mm, f/5.6, 8s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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The Path Least Traveled
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2015-10-12
This trail is on the east side of Letchworth and more or less goes along the gorge. It looks as if the old canal and RR went down this path.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm, f/3.5-5.6g @37mm, f/8, 1/50s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (4-Images)


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Lower Falls Bridge at Letchworth
Lower Falls, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2015-10-12
There is still lots of color at Letchworth. In fact while the weather may not be perfect at times, the leaves are hitting the point of peak. This photo was from Columbus Day morning and is the Lower Falls at Letchworth.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @107mm, f/14, 1/3s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (3-Images)


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Lower Falls at Letchworth
Lower Falls, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2015-10-12
While everyone seems to focus on the Middle and Upper Falls there is also the Lower Falls that had only a few people last Monday.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @142mm, f/25, 1.3s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (5-Images)


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Columbus Day Sunrise at Letchworth
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2015-10-12
Monday it was very clear and when the sun came over the horizon it was incredibly bright. I spent the morning at Letchworth and got photos at the Lower, Middle and Upper Falls.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @34mm, f/25, 1/5s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (4-Images).


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Letchworth Faces at the Middle Falls
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2015-10-10
This is similar to another photo but with better color and lighting. Just below the Middle Falls is a hidden face in the water.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/10s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (5-Images)


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Early Morning Fog in the Letchworth Gorge
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2015-10-10
The clouds and fog kept teasing us and it took what seemed a long time for the sun to come up.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/40s, ISO-100 Matrix Metering HDR (5-images)


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Panoramic of the West Side of Letchworth
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2015-10-10
This is my first attempt at a panoramic without a fish-eye lens and manually stitching 5 photos together.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/25s, ISO-100, Manual Metering, 5 photos stitched together.


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Deh-ga-ya-soh Falls at Letchworth
Deh-ga-ya-soh Falls, Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2015-10-10
I have wanted to photograph this falls for years and Saturday I got the chance.
NIkon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm, f/3.5-5.6g @82mm, f/36, 1/25s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (3-Images)


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The Middle Falls from the East Side at Letchworth
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2015-10-10
It seems that almost everyone flocks to west side of Letchworth but yesterday I decided to avoid to crowd and take the path less traveled.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/10s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (4-Images)


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Just Before Sun Up at Letchworth St Park
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2015-10-10
Just seconds before the sun popped out from behind the clouds.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/5s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (5-Images)


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Letchworth Sunrise #1
Letchworth State Park, NY    ~    2015-10-10
Just a little bit after the sun came up it was dancing with the clouds and fog.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/40s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (3-Images)


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Common Loon on Fourth Lake, ADK
The Woods Inn, Inlet, NY    ~    2015-07-29
I was feeling incredibly lucky to see the loons relatively close and to be able to photograph them after a very serious accident with the camera.
Nikon D5100, Tonkia 90-450mm (converted from OM-4) @ 450mm, f/4, 1/500s, ISO-400, Manual Metering.


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Family Canoeing With Loons
The Woods Inn, Inlet, NY    ~    2015-07-29
This family was quieting moving along with two loons, the second was out of frame and what they are looking at. While I wish I had been out in the water with the loons, I am grateful for being able to photograph them from a distance.
Nikon D5100, Tonkia 90-450mm (converted from OM-4) @ 450mm, f/4, 1/500s, ISO-400, Manual Metering.


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Sunset at The Woods Inn with Samsung S4
The Woods Inn, Inlet, NY    ~    2015-07-28
So what do you do when you go on vacation and your camera breaks? Well, I don't want to get into an argument between Android and Apple as I am outnumbered in my family. Let's just say, the Android can do fairly well even with a tripod.
Samsung S4, (SCH-I545), 31mm, f/2.2, 1/1735s, ISO-50, Spot Metering.


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Woods Inn Party Boat Sunset
Woods Inn, Inlet, NY    ~    2014-07-30
Woods Inn sunset looking over 4th Lake
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @82mm, f/5.6, 1/125s, ISO-280, Pattern Metering

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Woods Inn 2
Woods Inn, Inlet, NY    ~    2014-07-29
The Woods Inn from their dock.
Digitally reconstructed from an over exposed photo.

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Woods Inn 1
Woods Inn, Inlet, NY    ~    2014-07-29
Woods Inn Dock
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @39mm, f/4, 2, 1/250s, ISO-100, Spot Metering

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