Climbing the Gunks November 2011

Gorgeous day for a climb in the Gunks. We spent one of the last nice days this season at Mohonk Preserve, which is in Shawangunk Ridge, a very popular climbing destination in the Appalachian Mountains, 90 miles (140 km) north of New York City,

Penny on the Ridge

Loved this shot of our dog Penny cuddled up into Rory’s climbing gear this weekend.

Landscape Views from Shawangunk Ridge

On a slightly cloudy afternoon, which quickly turned a bit cold once the sun started going down, I managed to grab a few interesting views into the valley. Hope you enjoy!

Sitting on the Dock

Barnegat Bay, June 2011.

Scenes from a shore house: Beach Dogs

Penny and Barney at the beach house.

Eden Dog Sledding (Eden, VT)

As my irises adjusted, I started to see movement and fur: a few couches, a love-seat here or there that seemed relaxed and breathing slowly somehow, a television screen blocked by two pairs of ears across the room, counter tops with fluffy paws resting on them… and finally I took in that there were about eighteen warm, fuzzy bodies laying around on comfortable couches, sofas, loveseats, or just the floor next to the fireplace.

Driving in the Snow (Vermont 2011)

I am happy to report that we are home now from a trip up into New England that was treacherous at its worst, cold enough to freeze our noses at best.

I did get my driver to pull the car aside a few times so I could capture the majestic mountains at distances equal to that of the heavens. That, and a few horses. Enjoy.

The Art of Dressing Warmly (Long Trail, VT)

For those of us who are less winter-go-lucky (or problematically asthmatic), there was the spa escape of a mountain resort, an adventure spent dog-sledding in Eden, and the day we all went snow shoeing up in Smuggler’s Notch. We’d done this same hike last year, and so I took the opportunity to lag behind, nurse my winter lungs, and take a few glorious shots in the woodsy surround.

‘Tis the Season: Hiking on Goose Pond; Keene, NH

As the weather gets colder the only solace we can take is in time spent well with friends and family… and, of course, ice skating wolf-dogs that warm our hearts.

Inspired Spaces: Penthouse Shoot with Justine Cooper

A sample of indoor photography from a penthouse luxury condo in Downtown Brooklyn. This is from one of my new wide angle lenses.

Hiking with Dogs

Out for a hike with the dogs we like best.

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Pictures from Portland

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from just off the shore line

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