Category Archives: New York State

The Moon over Mirror Lake, New York State

After spending two days in the rain or under heavily overcast skies, we were happy to see the skies clear and the moon come out. It would have been nice if the skies had cleared a few hours earlier when … Continue reading

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Whiteface Mountain, Adirondacks, New York State

Although the weather had improved a little at Lake Placid (elevation approx. 1750 ft) (Location), we left there hoping that the cloud clover might break enough for us to get some nice views from the top of Whiteface Mountain, New … Continue reading

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Lake Placid and Mirror Lake, New York

We had arrived the night before and were staying at the Mirror Lake Inn.  Weather continued to be rather unpredictable. The drizzle of the night before had subsided but low menacing clouds continued to hover over the valley. It was … Continue reading

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Lake Placid, New York

My wife and I were able to get away for another short vacation.  We visited Lake Placid. On our way down to Lake Placid, we stopped for a bit to take a look at St. Regis Falls (one of my … Continue reading

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Battle of the Thousand Islands 250th Anniversary Commemoration – Ogdensburg, NY (Land battle re-enactment)

Plans for rebuilding this historic site are underway as funding permits. To learn more about the organization spearheading this activity, please visit their website at: Fort de la Présentation Ogdensburg Founder’s Day Reenactment 2010 – Battle of the Thousand Islands … Continue reading

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Battle of the Thousand Islands 250th Anniversary Commemoration – Ogdensburg, NY (Water battle re-enactment)

Crossing the modern bridge into another time and place. Graeme was driving so, of course, that meant that I could be taking pictures :-). We were crossing this bridge over the St. Lawrence River and only a few minutes later … Continue reading

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Watkins Glen’s Gorge, Watkins Glen, NY

Watkins Glen’s Gorge, Watkins Glen, NY We were visiting folks in Elmira, New York and took a short trip north to the south end of Seneca Lake and hiked up into the Watkins Glen’s Gorge. The gorge rises about 500 … Continue reading

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Ogdensburg re-enactment of The Plains of Abraham battle

Ogdensburg re-enactment of The Plains of Abraham battle July 19, 2009 – On the recommendation of fellow photographer, Marty Burke, Ron and Graeme met at Ogdensburg, NY (Location) where the Fort La Présentation Association was celebrating its eighth-annual Founder’s Day … Continue reading

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Annie and the Hedonists, ADK LOJ, Adirondack Mountains, New York State, USA

Annie and the Hedonists, ADK LOJ, Adirondack Mountains, New York State, USA The group “Annie and the Hedonists” had been invited performers at an ADK event the night before but decided to put on an impromptu performance on the Sunday … Continue reading

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American Bald Eagle, Adirondack Mountains, New York State, USA

American Bald Eagle, Adirondack Mountains, New York State, USA This week, I once again traveled to the Adirondacks to try and snow-shoe to the peak of Mt. Marcy. As I was driving along, minding my own business, this Bald Eagle … Continue reading

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