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8th Week of Fall: Peak Week

Nov 22, 2011 | Read | Discuss

So… in 2011 … the peak week for fall color in central New Jersey was … the 8th week!

7th Week of Fall: Resilience

Nov 11, 2011 | Read | 1 Comment

In which I decide to keep going.

6th Week: A Tree Grower’s Tragedy

Nov 04, 2011 | Read | 2 Comments

Lost big trees during the freak October snow storm. I’m sad.

5th Week of Fall Colors: A Growing Gallery

Oct 27, 2011 | Read | Discuss

Got a beautiful tree in your Metuchen yard? Send me a message and maybe I’ll include a picture in the gallery.

4th Week of Fall in Central New Jersey

Oct 20, 2011 | Read | Discuss

The sugar maples are beautiful this week!

3rd Week of Fall: Shoot Leaves Backlit

Oct 13, 2011 | Read | 1 Comment

Third week of October and Metuchen still looks like summer. Unless you’re LOOKING for fall color, like I am.

2nd Week: More Green

Oct 06, 2011 | Read | 2 Comments

Creative project that coincides with fall colors: Priceless.

First Week of Fall Leaves

Sep 29, 2011 | Read | 2 Comments

A moment of beauty in the chaos of fall.

Checking on the Zelkova Growth

Aug 08, 2010 | Read | 8 Comments

After six years in the ground, how are the Zelkova trees doing?

Coming Soon! Updated Tree Pictures for 2010

Jul 31, 2010 | Read | 6 Comments

Check back soon for lots of tree updates.

The Tulips of Strawberry Fields

Apr 25, 2010 | Read | 7 Comments

Tulips in Central Park, a little spring appetizer.

What’s Blooming in Your Yard?

Apr 08, 2010 | Read | 6 Comments

The purple leaf plum is showing off his colors this week. What’s happening where you live?

Buried Under the Snow: Snowdrops

Feb 27, 2010 | Read | 4 Comments

Snowdrops are the first sign of SPRING!

Blizzard Day: The End

Feb 10, 2010 | Read | 3 Comments

Snowball fight, train to NY, nighttime on a blizzardy day.

Update: Blizzard by Afternoon

Feb 10, 2010 | Read | 4 Comments

More snow pictures from the blizzard of 2010.

Beginning of the Blizzard From My Window

Feb 10, 2010 | Read | 2 Comments

Check the blog later for an update. If the power stays on.

How to Make the Fall Colors Last

Oct 30, 2009 | Read | 2 Comments

I long for fall to last longer, so I’ll take pictures to last through stick season.

Don’t Forget to Turn Around

Oct 26, 2009 | Read | 9 Comments

I need my fix of fall color. I just do.

Leaf Peak in Roosevelt Park

Oct 25, 2009 | Read | 3 Comments

A slide show of fall colors. It’s peak time in New Jersey!

Macro on the MacBook

Oct 03, 2009 | Read | 12 Comments

Testing out my new macro lens, and blogging via the new laptop.

Late Summer Palette of My Backyard

Sep 15, 2009 | Read | 5 Comments

Photography allows me the chance to observe and document subtle changes in naturally occurring hues.

My Rainy Birthday

Jun 18, 2009 | Read | 28 Comments

I spent my rainy birthday taking pictures of my trees and protecting my camera from the rain.

Under the New Oak Tree

Jun 14, 2009 | Read | 3 Comments

This tree was dedicated in memory of Michael Fuccile after the Fuce 5k, Metuchen’s first 5k Fun Run.

The Tulip Poplars are Blooming

May 24, 2009 | Read | 2 Comments

If you’re out and about Metuchen today, look up in the tall trees for tulip poplar blossoms.

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