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A Cloudy Day at Laughing Brook

Nature-Explorations Posted on May 29, 2017 by KevinKJanuary 13, 2019

Earlier this year I wrote an artist’s statement to go with some prints on display in Greenfield. I posted it on my Gallery page today. Here it is: Nature is more than “stunning” colors and improbably close encounters with wildlife. … Continue reading →

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November Highlights III

Nature-Explorations Posted on November 29, 2016 by KevinKJanuary 13, 2019

Here are some shots from a recent trip to Conant Brook Dam. The warm morning light created image opportunities everywhere I looked. One of my photographer friends posted shots from October recently, saying that there was no color anymore. Apparently … Continue reading →

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Highlights of November II with a Diversion

Nature-Explorations Posted on November 18, 2016 by KevinKJanuary 13, 2019

I went up Peaked Mountain in Monson hoping to get some afternoon light on the oak foliage. Nature did not disappoint. The warm light on the foliage rewarded my efforts with glowing browns that were almost like gold. November is … Continue reading →

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The Highlights of November: Part 1

Nature-Explorations Posted on November 14, 2016 by KevinKJanuary 13, 2019

I am a naturalist at heart, and I like to think there are gems of nature to be found at any time of year. Many people overlook November because the frosts have come and it can be chilly, and their … Continue reading →

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Mid-Autumn Sights

Nature-Explorations Posted on November 7, 2016 by KevinKJanuary 13, 2019

By the start of November many people consider the fall season to be over, but it is really only halfway done today. Today is a cross-quarter day, when the Earth in its orbit is halfway between an equinox and a … Continue reading →

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Laughing Brook May 23 and 28

Nature-Explorations Posted on June 13, 2016 by KevinKJune 13, 2016

Well, it took more time than I wanted to get these pictures ready, but here it is finally. Both days were beautiful, peaceful spring mornings with gorgeous morning light. I heard a lot of birds on these trips: Oriole                Red-bellied … Continue reading →

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Conant Brook Dam May 14

Nature-Explorations Posted on June 12, 2016 by KevinKJune 12, 2016

It was foggy this morning, so I went up to the north end of Conant Brook dam to see if there were any good shots with the trees in the pond with mist. The fog wasn’t so heavy up there, … Continue reading →

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Keep Museum, May 13

Nature-Explorations Posted on May 22, 2016 by KevinKJanuary 13, 2019

Although the Keep Museum in Monson is renowned for its collection of buttons, it also has a nice trail system and some natural history displays inside. I will be doing a nature walk there this fall. Today’s bird life started … Continue reading →

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Miller Forest, Peaked Mountain May 12

Nature-Explorations Posted on May 19, 2016 by KevinKMay 19, 2016

Back at the Miller forest tract of Peaked Mountain last Thursday. Right at the parking lot and field there was a cardinal, chipping sparrows, a towhee, and a bluebird in the field. The bluebirds have a nest with young in … Continue reading →

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Conant Brook Dam May 10

Nature-Explorations Posted on May 16, 2016 by KevinKMay 16, 2016

Back at Conant Brook Dam last Tuesday on a much nicer morning. A wood thrush has joined the morning songsters and a pair of red-breasted grosbeaks was foraging, with the male also singing strongly. There were herons on 2 nests … Continue reading →

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