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Letchworth the Hype - Letchworth State Park, New York - USA

The Upper Falls at Letchworth State Park in New York. One of three cascading waterfalls in this scenic wonderland. Named the #1 state park in America by USA Today readers, and often referred to as the Grand Canyon of the East, due to it's glacier carved gorge, with canyons as high as 600 feet. The focus of my fascination for this capture (taken by hand) is the beautiful geology of the canyon and the remarkable mist from the falls. This park was crowded. By far the most tourists I've experienced in a state park. But, for good reason, and certainly "worth the hype".

Philo-sophical - Mount Philo, Vermont - USA

“Fear passes by like a cloud in the sky. I smile and wave, as it knows that it has no need to stay, and I know it has no more power over me than a passing cloud. Both are merely an observable phenomena.. and both a welcome part of the human experience. Cya later fear.. til next time” Rural expanse of Vermont from Mount Philo, looking west toward Lake Champlain & the Adirondack Mountains of New York.

Peaceful Hills - New York Amish Trail, New York - USA

A scene found on the New York Amish Trail, quite a memorable experience of authentic Amish living, in southwest New York, near Allegany State Park. The defining characteristics of this region are the peaceful rolling hills and abundant, yellow, Summer wildflowers captured here. Excitedly, I pulled the car off the road to capture this scene, as it perfectly exemplified the experience of the area.

Adirondack Rising - Adirondack Mountains, New York - USA

This sunrise in the Adirondack Mountains of New York filled me with an immense feeling of awe and gratitude for the beauty and majesty of Mother Nature, and life. Left the campsite extra early this morning, before sunrise, with no particular destination in mind. Stopped at this lake, just one of the 3,000 lakes and ponds in the Adirondacks, feeling it would be a wonderful place to watch the sun rise over the mountains. I was already feeling an excitement and connection to the pristine beauty surrounding me, which was added to by this magnificent scene. The rising sun, clouds, calm waters, and silky, metallic reflection fulfilled my soul, and was quite the reward for a somewhat rare early morning rising.

Painted Reflection - Lake Champlain, Vermont-New York - USA

A glorious display of sunset colors, painted across the sky and water, with the sun setting behind the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Taken from Vermont looking across Lake Champlain.

From the Boat - Niagara Falls, New York - USA

Taken from the maids of the mist boat tour. Had to overcome the mist, a moving boat, and a packed standing room only crowd to create this capture on a dramatic cloudy day!