Unlike the Monarch, which only feeds on the milkweed plant, the swallowtail has a wide-ranging preference for host plants. You can find them on…
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A Guide to Safely Photographing and Observing Solar Eclipses, Part 3
My third installment of prepping for the 8 April Solar Eclipse and some things I think you need to remember…
A Guide to Safely Photographing and Observing Solar Eclipses, Part 2
My lessons learned in preparing for the 8, April 2024 solar eclipse
The Nubble in July
The scene unfolds at Nubble Lighthouse on a serene dusk of July 31. The sky is a canvas of deepening hues, transitioning from the warm embrace of twilight to the velvety darkness of night. The air is still, carrying a subtle hint of the ocean breeze that sweeps in from the nearby coast. As the… Continue reading The Nubble in July
Chasing Sea Smoke on a Frigid Morning
Let’s be frank: I’m not an adventure junkie hooked on the adrenaline rush of doing crazy things just to get an impressive photo. If you are looking for that kind of article, then keep moving. I’m more laid-back, and I like to relax and enjoy my photography experience. The Danger of Assumptions… First, this is… Continue reading Chasing Sea Smoke on a Frigid Morning
Exploring the views of Marblehead Neck
A cold winter’s afternoon led to a rosy glow over Marblehead Massachusetts. You can also see the nearby, Children’s Island, Cormorant Rock, and Marblehead Rock just offshore from Marblehead Lighthouse. Driving out onto Marblehead Neck is a breathtaking experience that offers stunning views of the ocean and the Massachusetts coastline. But there are a ton… Continue reading Exploring the views of Marblehead Neck
Foggy morning on Derby Wharf
A foggy morning here in Salem and it makes me wonder what Nathaniel Hawthorne would have seen when looking out his windows at the Customs House, behind me across Derby road. Of course in his day he might have seen a brig or barque arriving at one of the many wharves along Salem’s waterfront in… Continue reading Foggy morning on Derby Wharf
Winter visitor to the garden
This winter has been tough on New England, and no matter where you live, even New Yorkers are seeing daily news about Boston and their winter. They have to deal with us all summer and now all winter also… 🙂 But I haven’t seen any coverage on how the wildlife of New England is handling… Continue reading Winter visitor to the garden