Juvenile American Robin
It is Summer here in the Capital District of New York now. The temperature is increasing and the foliage is completely filled-in. I have noticed a large number of [American Robins](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin/id) this year feeding in our yard; sometimes seeing four or more at the same time hanging-out in the grass.
Read MoreApple blossoms in black and white
Beautiful Spring weather has finally arrived to the New York Capital District! On this beautiful weekend day, I spent some time walking our apple trees and photographing the blossoms with the Canon 7D Mark II and the EF 100-400 F/4.5-5.6L lens; yes I was also trying to capture a few birds that afternoon.
We have about ten apple trees consisting of Honeycrisp and Norther Spey varieties. Last Fall I pruned these 9 year-old dwarf and semi-dwarf trees back quite a bit to open them up and let more air into the trees. I am hoping for a better fruit crop in 2020. If these blossoms are an indication, we are well on our way.
Color photos were processed in Adobe Lightroom and the black and white photos were processed in Adobe Photoshop with Nik Silver Efex Pro plug-in applying a Fuji ACROS filter and select Dodge & Burn.
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Apple blossoms in Spring
Apple blossoms in black and white
Apple blossoms in Spring
Central New York in early November - X100F
The first weekend in November and the upstate New York foliage had peeked and was beginning to fade, so the last chance to get out and grab some photos. Unfortunately the afternoon was filled with rain showers and moments of breaking skies. Overall, it was an incredibly frustrating afternoon as I chased the rapidly shifting light. One moment a valley was vividly illuminated and by the time I pulled over to get a picture the light had passed and the scene was gloomy and dank. Oh well, that’s how it goes some times.
Read MoreAn Iris after the rain converted to black and white (click image for full screen)
The Fall colors in upstate New York have been slightly disappointing this year. I think this is why I have been in a black and white mood lately, which usually starts a bit later in November for me.
Read MorePainted Lady Butterfly on the Butterfly bush in Fall
The first weekend of Fall in the Capital District brought unseasonably warm temperatures for several days. Not good for the autumn colors, but time will tell. A benefit of the warm weather is the butterflies were active and swarming the Butterfly bushes.
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A Honeycrisp Apple from our yard
A Honeycrisp Apple from our yard photographed with the iPhone 7 Plus. Yummy!
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