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  • Shire horses graze in a pasture in front of a pretty red barn at June Farms in Upstate New York.
    Free Rein
  • Beautiful cheery blossom flowers bloom in Upstate New York.
    Porch Times
  • A robin hides out in a blooming cherry tree in Upstate New York.
    Home Range
  • Warm sunset light and greenery on the trees gave this early September evening a summer feel, but a chill in the air that required a flannel and winter hat be worn for the sunset paddle made it clear that autumn was just around the corner. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    There's Something About a Boat
  • In bodies of water across the Adirondacks, predators and prey go to battle in the shadows each and every day. These interactions are often unseen, but when the dynamic between the hunter and the hunted reveals itself, it's equal parts captivating and grizzly. On a spring morning in the Adirondacks, we patiently watched a great blue heron stalk something. We figured it must be after fish, since that's the primary component of a heron's diet, but after it lunged into the brush we were shocked to see it come away with a mouse. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    The Hunted
  • There's nothing quite like an evening drive down lonely country roads, with the windows down and some classic rock pumping, to make you feel alive. Stopping at a beautiful destination for the sunset doesn't hurt either, and on this warm August evening my lingering thoughts about work and responsibilities melted away as I watched the sunset glow hang in the humid air and bring life to the just-bloomed sunflowers that surrounded me.
    Simple Times are the Best Times
  • Bright red foliage frames a rushing river after an October rainstorm.
    Red Oak Rush
  • A long exposure of a silky waterfall flowing high after an October rainstorm.
    Cream of the Crop
  • While out for a springtime hike, a splashing sound coming from the water caught our attention. To our pleasant surprise, we saw a group of river rats , or muskrats, frolicking in the water, and the one pictured here swam right up to us and paused, as if it was posing for the picture.
    River Rat
  • A beautiful cedar waxwing reaches for a berry.<br />
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Photo taken by Amanda Priola
    Tasty Treat
  • Beauty surrounds us, if we just take the time to look for it (and appreciate it). I was reminded of this recently on an exceptionally chilly late-fall morning as I was rushing out the door to head to work. En route to my car I passed by a collection of freshly fallen leaves on the sidewalk that were ringed with morning frost. "Work can wait," I thought to myself, and ran back inside to grab my camera and snap the photo seen here. No matter where you live or how busy you are, try as best you can to take even just a single moment each day to seek out and appreciate the beauty that surrounds you.
    Beauty Surrounds Us
  • A beautiful cedar waxwing about to enjoy a berry for breakfast.<br />
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Photo taken by Amanda Priola
    Breakfast Bounty
  • A great blue heron regally poses along the edge of a marsh on a beautiful afternoon.
    King of the Marsh
  • A heron paused from its quest for dinner to say hello as I paddled by on an Adirondack pond.
    Open Wide
  • A house finch that was busy gathering twigs to build its nest paused just long enough for me to snap this photo.
    Finch Friend
  • A beautiful white egret spreads its wings and takes flight as a great blue heron lurks in the marsh grasses below.
    Creepin'
  • A waterfall gently cascades down from the vibrant spring forest in the Adirondack Mountains.
    Water is Life
  • There's nothing quite like a sunset on the water, and with so many lakes, ponds and rivers to choose from, the possibilities in the Adirondacks are seemingly endless.
    Simple Pleasures
  • A great blue heron deftly stalks its prey in a pond full of water lilies. I loved how its foot that's up in the air reflected in the water below. Adirondack Mountains, NY.
    Modern-Day Dinosaur
  • Pretty spring flowers on a tree just outside our front window surround a tufted titmouse. The birds that flock to this tree in spring bring us hours of free music, entertainment, and joy.
    Close to Home
  • One of my favorite parts of camping with my dad is chatting by the fire, often with a martini in hand, after an exciting day in the woods. While any topic of conversation is enjoyable, some of the most entertaining and memorable stories have been tales from my dad's youth working as a park ranger at Green Lakes State Park in Syracuse, NY.<br />
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Green Lake and its neighbor, Round Lake, are both meromictic lakes, which means that their surface and bottom waters don't mix like most lakes do in the fall and spring. The fact that there are only about 20 meromictic lakes in North America makes Green Lake special, and its made even more unique by the fact that it possesses an incredible blue-green color that seems out of place in Upstate NY and more likely to be found in the tropics. This color comes from the high presence of minerals in the water that seeps through the surrounding bedrock and into the lake. Similar to the turquoise-colored glacial lakes that can be found in the Canadian Rockies and other parts of the world, Green Lake shimmers in otherworldly hues when sunlight hits the water. Green Lakes State Park, New York.
    Reminiscing
  • A rocky little island reflects in a still pond before sunrise on a late-summer morning. Adirondack Park, New York.
    First Blush
  • Winter transforms the shore of Lake Ontario into a fantasyland of snow and ice, which was accentuated on this frigid evening by a beautiful sunset. Chimney Bluffs State Park, New York.
    Vortex
  • Whiteface Mountain rises up from the valley into the clouds, as seen from below the summit of Mount Marcy. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Layers of Whiteface
  • A boater enjoys a view of fireworks popping over the calm waters of Great Sacandaga Lake. Adirondack Park, New York.
    Summer Sendoff
  • Hardy, snow-covered trees found high up the mountains are one of my favorite winter photography subjects, but what really drew me to this scene was the blanket of clouds on the distant mountains at dusk. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Insulation
  • Beautiful sunset light makes the snowy winter landscape come alive. The solitude and dramatic beauty of winter makes it my favorite time of year to explore the mountains. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Higher and Higher
  • Towering, whimsical evergreens caked with snow made it feel like I was hiking to Whoville. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Hiking to Whoville
  • Buttermilk Falls in Long Lake looks as smooth as its name on a winter afternoon after a fresh snowfall. The short hike to the falls is always a great leg stretcher when passing through the area, and is a wonderful destination in its own right no matter the season. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Call Me Buttah
  • Fresh snow blankets the evergreens along the trail to Mount Marcy. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Powder
  • Sometimes a photograph comes to fruition at the spur of the moment, with little to no planning or previsualization. Other times, however, much preparation and just the right circumstances are required for a vision to become reality. This photo of sunset from the snowy alpine zone below the summit of Mount Marcy falls squarely into the latter category, as I had been wanting to make this image for the past three winters before everything came together in early March 2020. After the Adirondacks got covered in 3 feet of snow from possibly the last snow storm of the season, I set off from the Adirondack Loj hopeful that I would finally be able to make the images that I had long sought. The trail conditions were fantastic, as other hikers and skiers had thankfully packed the powder down the previous day. As I gradually crept closer to the summit, my excitement grew as I realized that I'd finally have a chance to capture the photo that I sought for so long. I arrived at the summit area later than I had hoped, as I stopped often en route to the summit to photograph the snowy paradise that I hiked through. The quiet serenity of the forest was abruptly replaced by the howling winds of the alpine zone, and I searched out some compositions while struggling to stay warm. As the sun went down and the landscape was bathed in soft light, the beauty of the scene and the fact that I was capturing the photos that I had sought for so long made me forget about the cold and wind and the long hike out in the darkness. As the sky began to darken and I packed up for the journey down the mountain, I took one last look towards the summit of Marcy, and it dawned on me that in that moment, I was the highest  person in the state. In elevation, as well as spirit. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Above All Else
  • Lily pads and reeds rest on the surface of a calm pond on a misty summer morning. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Reunited
  • Soft lights accentuates boulders adorned with snow and ice along the Raquette River. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Cover-up
  • A beautiful Painted Trillium signals the arrival of spring. Adirondack Park, New York.
    Delicate Beauty
  • Fourth of July fireworks and the full "Buck Moon" light up the sky and reflect in the calm waters of Great Sacandaga Lake. Adirondack Park, New York.
    Celestial Fireworks
  • Fresh snow covers towering evergreens along the trail to Mount Marcy. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Snow Ghosts
  • A beautiful winter sunset from the windblown slopes of Mount Marcy, looking west towards Algonquin. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Leaders of the Pack
  • The girls take an evening stroll through the Jay Covered Bridge. Constructed in 1857 and restored in 2007, it's the last remaining covered bridge in northern New York. Adirondack Park, New York.
    Memory Lane
  • High winds below the summit of Mount Marcy carved the snow into interesting patterns and lines. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Hostility
  • While climbing a rugged mountain might be more exhilarating, sometimes what the soul needs is to just sit and listen to the soothing sound of a waterfall after a short forest stroll.  Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Soothing Sound of Nature
  • A couple enjoys an afternoon paddle on a warm September day that looked like autumn but felt like summer. Indian Lake, New York.
    Second Summer
  • The mountains were calling, so we went and got married! Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Unity
  • Fallen leaves decorate a river shoreline and intermingle with beautifully rounded stones on a drizzly autumn day. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Autumn Spread
  • The setting sun broke through the clouds just enough to bring the snowy landscape to life. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Renewal
  • There's nothing like exploring the High Peaks after a snowstorm. After photographing the sunset from just below the summit of Marcy, descending into the sanctuary of the forest was a welcome escape from the hostile, wind-raked alpine zone. Soft moonlight illuminated the snowy evergreens with delicate light, and my descent of the mountain took much longer than it should have as I stopped often to attempt to capture the beauty. I passed this stand of evergreens on my way to the summit earlier in the day, and immediately became enraptured by the large tree on the left of this photo, as I had never before seen a tree caked with so much snow. The light from the moon was just strong enough to illuminate the snowy trees, and a slight halo in the thin fog around the moon added a final touch of etherealness. Knowing that I was the only person still out on the mountain made this moment all the more special, and helped to make the experience one of the most memorable ones I've had in these mountains. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    To the Heavens
  • Evergreens covered in rime ice stand like frozen sentinels at dusk keeping guard of the alpine zone of Algonquin Peak. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Summit Sentinels
  • Calm, foggy mornings are the perfect time to be out in a canoe, and sometimes the water is so still it feels like you're floating in a giant mirror. Adirondack Park, New York.
    Morning Mirror
  • New York State is blessed with many beautiful views and landscapes, with perhaps none more whimsical and seemingly straight from a fairy tale than the waterfalls and gorges of Watkins Glen. Of the many falls and cascades that can be found within Watkins Glen State Park, Rainbow Falls is arguably the most iconic and beautiful, and without a doubt the most popular. I hiked to the falls in the dark and arrived at the crack of dawn, which not only allowed me to have the whole place to myself, but the faint morning light also facilitated the use of a long exposure to render the cascades and water pouring off the mossy ledges to be rendered silky smooth.
    Journey to Oz
  • Soft sunset light spreads across the sky and adds some warmth to the snowy winter mountains. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    A Winter Friend
  • A band of post-sunset color adds a touch of vibrancy to the snowy and moody winter mountain landscape. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    The Thrill of Exploration
  • Red clover wildflowers enjoy a beautiful sunset over Great Sacandaga Lake in the distance. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Sacandaga Summer
  • Snow-covered boulders in a frozen river take on an abstract form under the soft light of a cloudy day. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Sensuality
  • Cascades on the Raquette River flow past interesting ice formations along the shore, just upstream of Buttermilk Falls. Long Lake, New York.
    Detour
  • Snowy evergreens blanket the slopes of Mount Marcy on a perfect winter day. The harsh and challenging conditions, relative solitude, and otherworldly landscape makes winter by far my favorite season to head to the high mountains. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    The Journey Ahead
  • An intimate view of a toad seeking refuge in a hole in the face of a boulder. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Is it Safe to Come Out?
  • An evergreen branch coated in rime ice reaches out like the frosty hand of winter on a sunny but frigid January day. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    A Touch of Frost
  • Wind-carved snow and trees covered in rime ice created a magical winter scene near the summit of Algonquin Peak, on one of those rare winter days where the sun shines so bright and the air is so still that it makes you wish that spring would never come. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Mesmerized
  • Beautiful blue ice hangs from the cliff beside the last unfrozen veils of Rainbow Falls. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    When Rainbows Freeze
  • Intense sunset light illuminates the snowy mountains on a cold winter day. Light like this is incredibly fleeting, but witnessing the snowy landscape come to life while on a deserted summit makes the time and effort required to experience and photograph these special moments oh so worth it. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Always Worth It
  • After longing to see an owl in the wild all winter, my wife somehow spotted this one along the roadside as we drove back to a cabin. Fortunately it hung around long enough for us to get back and grab my camera, and we watched this beautiful creature from a distance as I waited for it to eventually cast its gaze on us and captured the photo seen here. It was worth the wait! Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Elusive Beauty
  • On clear and cold winter days after a fresh snowfall, nothing is more fun to me than tramping through the snowy mountains seeking out the beauty of winter. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Tramping Through the Snow
  • Bizarre, otherworldly details in the blue ice formed from the spray of Rainbow Falls take on the form of aliens and ghouls. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Invasion
  • Even as fall foliage reaches its peak at Whiteface Mountain, the snowcapped summit portends that it won't be long until the reds and oranges of fall are replaced with winter's white. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Won't be Long
  • Soft moonlight illuminates snowy evergreens on a clear and starry winter night. There are few moments in nature as peaceful as those spent in the lonely, snowy mountains after dark. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Soothe the Soul
  • Stars begin to fill the moonlit sky at twilight below the summit of Mount Marcy. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Twilight
  • Beautiful, glowing, and warm sunset light contrasts with snowy evergreens on a frigid winter day. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Floating in Fire
  • Wind-carved snow and trees covered in rime ice created a magical winter scene near the summit of Algonquin Peak, on one of those rare winter days where the sun shines so bright and the air is so still that it makes you wish that spring would never come. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Chiseled
  • Wind-carved snow and trees covered in rime ice created a magical winter scene near the summit of Algonquin Peak, on one of those rare winter days where the sun shines so bright and the air is so still that it makes you wish that spring would never come. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Euphoria
  • Beautiful sunset light makes the snowy winter landscape come alive. The solitude and dramatic beauty of winter makes it my favorite time of year to explore the mountains. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    My Fingers Hurt
  • The snowy summit of Whiteface Mountain barely pokes above the clouds at dusk. The pink glow in the sky is known as the "Belt of Venus" and is commonly seen on clear days before sunrise and after sunset. It appears 10-20 degrees above the horizon on top of the Earth's dark blue shadow that's found just above the horizon, and the crisp low humidity days of winter seem to make this phenomenon appear stronger than other times of the year. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Island in the Sky
  • A pretty sunset caps off a perfect summer day at Great Sacandaga Lake. Adirondack Park, New York.
    Boat Rides and Sunsets
  • An evergreen tree near the summit of Algonquin bows under the weight of snow and ice that accumulated over the course of a long winter in the alpine zone. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Weight of Winter
  • A beautiful view of Gothics and Pyramid on a sunny winter day, as seen from the summit of Sawteeth. The picturesque slides on the face of Gothics give this portion of the Great Range an exceptionally alpine feel, particularly in the winter. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Cut Once
  • Sunshine brings out the intricate details of raindrops on freshly fallen autumn leaves. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Sundrops
  • Evening lights shines on snowy krummholz and distant mountains as the valley in between plunges into darkness. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    The Darkness In Between
  • The moon shines in the clear winter sky and illuminates snowy evergreens below the summit of Mount Marcy. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Sanctuary
  • Fiery sunset light sets krummholz (a German word meaning "crooked wood" that's used to describe stunted, windblown trees) coated in rime ice ablaze. Adirondack High Peaks, New York
    Flamethrower
  • Low-angled evening light struck the snowy landscape at just the right angle to allow a little evergreen sapling to project a shadow much larger than the tree itself. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Projecting Confidence
  • Moonlight illuminates snowy evergreens on a clear and starry winter night. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Signs in the Sky
  • A moody winter sunset from the icy banks of the Ausable River. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Dramatic Flare
  • Snowy evergreens on the summit of Cascade bask in an incredible post-sunset glow. The stunning beauty of the mountains on this frigid winter day was made all the more memorable by the frigid -30 degree windchill that the evergreens and I endured as we took in the most beautiful winter sunset I've ever seen. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Transcendence
  • Snow-covered tree trunks form an abstract, ghostly scene in the winter forest. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Depth of Winter
  • Even after the leaves have fallen from the trees, there is still beauty to be found in the autumn forest. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    After the Fall
  • Waves crash against a towering mountain of snow and ice built up along the shore of Lake Ontario in Oswego, New York.
    Hotel Waterbury
  • A skier works their way towards an Adirondack summit on a rare calm and sunny winter day. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Ascension
  • Warm sunset light contrasts with frigid temperatures and illuminates snow-covered evergreens and distant mountains. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Closing Time
  • The alpine zone of the Adirondack High Peaks is one of the most unique geographic zones in New York state. Home to rare and fragile alpine plants, not to mention some unforgettable views, the high mountain summits reward hikers in many ways. While beautiful year-round, there's something extra special about the alpine zone in winter. Constantly evolving based on snow and wind, each trip to this paradise in the sky is filled with surprises in the winter. On this trip to Algonquin, I was intrigued by patterns in the crusty snow that reminded me of the swirling lines of a fingerprint, as if mother nature was leaving her signature on her winter handiwork. Adirondack High Peaks, NY.
    Winter's Fingerprint
  • Snowy evergreens on a mountain summit bask in an incredible post-sunset glow. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Frozen in Place
  • Towering Mount Marcy pokes through the clouds and catches the warm light of sunset. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Layers of Marcy
  • A long exposure captured the swirling motion of water and foam at the base of a small cascade tucked away in the forest near Lake George. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Spring Revelry
  • Puffy clouds drift across the sky above Whiteface on our wedding day. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Wedding Day
  • While out for a sunrise paddle, a beaver had the same idea and swam right in from of us on its search for breakfast. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Sunrise Swim
  • Waves crash and spray against a wall of snow and ice built up along the shore of Lake Ontario in Oswego, New York.
    Homecoming
  • Snow-caked trees enjoy the sunset as Mount Colden towers over the valley in the distance. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Marshmallow World
  • Maggie resting up near the fire before fulfilling her dog of honor duties. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Dog of Honor
  • May it burn forever. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Love is a Fire
  • Enjoying the view from a snowy mountain summit in the Adirondacks.
    New Places
  • A lone maple tree stands out from its evergreen friends on a small island in Indian Lake on a perfect autumn afternoon.
    Stand out From the Crowd
  • Amanda and Maggie take a breather and enjoy the view of Indian Lake from our island campsite on a perfect fall day.
    A Girl's Best Friend
  • Lily pads and reeds form interesting patterns and lines on the surface of a pond in the Adirondacks.
    In the Weeds
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