2015 Teatown's Hudson River Eagle Fest

We spent this frigid Winter day, Saturday February 7th, in the company of good friends, admiring the many owls, eagles and other raptors being shown at the EagleFest.  It is a celebration of the Bald Eagle's winter return to the Hudson Valley.  Teatown's EagleFest is a broad collaboration of organizations united in their goal to promote appreciation of an environmentally healthy and vibrant Lower Hudson Valley. For more info:  Please click here.  Here are some of the images from the day, captured with my Nikon D7000 with Nikkor 70-200mm VRII 2.8 lens.

Master Falconer Brian Bradley with a Gyrfalcon in the snow.

Spectacled Owl

 Little "Mortimer", a tiny Saw-whet Owl who was found injured on the side of the road 15 years ago. He is blind in one eye. He is a great owl ambassador, having been seen by thousands of people. His handler, Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center, expressed such gratitude to that man who took the time to stop and rescue him.

Brian Bradley with a gorgeous hawk.

Master Falconer Bill Streeter of the Delaware Raptor Center with a Golden Eagle.

A trio of Bald Eagles about a mile away.  Photo shot with my iPhone6 through the lens of a powerful Swarovski scope.

"Oona" the Snowy Owl

 

Barn Owl.

Screech Owl with lunch.

Red Shouldered Hawk

Brian Bradley's Gryfalcon caught the bait.

Master Falconer Brian Bradley with a hooded raptor.

Birders on the shore of the Hudson, viewing Bald Eagles far in the distance.

Beautiful cold winter landscape at George's Island, NY

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Sunset at the George Washington Bridge

This was a simple iPhone shot on our way across the George Washington Bridge, from New York City to northern New Jersey, where we live.  Then I ran it through HDR software and it really popped.  September 13, 2014.

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Home Renovation photos - Interior and Exterior

Back in April, I completed four stained glass windows for a beautiful home in NJ which had been ravaged by a fire.  The windows were installed in the kitchen.  Here's my Boehm Stained Glass Studio blog link to the windows.  The contractor hired me again, this time to photograph the exterior and interior of this green-built home, his latest pride and joy.  These photos serve as a record of his work, but may also be used on his website or for advertising purposes. Take a look .. Click on any photo to enlarge.

I created a panorama for this photo, then ran it through HDR software.  I especially like the brightness and color saturation combined with the strong contrasty shadows.

 With every photo shoot, I offer every client multiple styles.  My goal is to provide a wide variety of angles and photographic techniques.  In addition to the standard color photos, I add in some black and whites.  Below, the architectural details of this magnificent home are shown to full advantage.

For one of the photos of the back of the home, I merged two photos and added HDR effects.

Sunny back patio.

 Another angle on the front, in black and white which shows the two-car garage and some of the sweeping landscaping.

Looking from the back of the living room toward the front door.

The adjoining porch next to the living room.

As with every other facet of this home, even the wiring was painstakingly done.  Beautiful job!

One of the beautiful bedrooms.

Photo taken upstairs, looking through the kids' room onto the roof patio.

The kitchen, looking into the living room.  Note two of my stained glass windows to the right, behind the hanging lamp.

Panoramic shot of the porch, featuring the family cat (lower right) and the potbelly stove.(Click on any photo to enlarge).

The living room, photographed in natural light.

Two more of my stained glass windows are on either side of the range hood.

One of several baths.

If you are considering a green addition or renovation project, please contact GroundSwell Contracting, based in northern NJ.  Call Quentin Unsworth, (below) 201-855-6676. Please click here for their FaceBook page .. Or click here for their website.

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Memorial Day Ceremony at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

When it comes to military ceremonies, the Intrepid is tops.  Its always a pleasure to witness the unfurling of the 100' American flag on the Pier at the museum.  Here are some of my images from the day where our Military was truly honored.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio  throwing a ceremonial wreath into the Hudson River.

 Mayor de Blasio gave the keynote address.

Panorama of the 100' American flag on the Pier.

Veterans and active military took a place at the hem of the entire border of the huge flag.

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Navy League, NY Council Reception for Officers & Commanders - Fleet Week

This wonderful Fleet Week event returned last night after a one year hiatus due to gov't cutbacks.  The Reception for Officers and Commanders, held at the prestigious New York Athletic Club on Columbus Circle, hosted dozens of military personnel for an evening of cocktails, hors d'ouerves and socializing.  It was an honor to be there among our distinguished service men and women.  Here are some of my photos:

Impromptu portrait of George Simpson, Executive Secretary of the Navy League, NY Council.

 Opera soloist and President of the New York Council Navy League, Ted Mason, USN Capt., Ret'd

 Casual photo of the Color Guard.

The open air terrace offered another space in which to relax and socialize.

The ball room was filled to capacity with members of the military, spouses, friends and supporters.

The captains of each ship in New York harbor for Fleet Week were announced with a bosun's whistle and bell, in a traditional military ceremony.

Color Guard

 Navy League NY Council President Ted Mason with Officers and Commanders addresses the crowd.

Ted Mason is presented with a plaque by the Officers.

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