Photographs, quotes, thoughts and trees by Julie Walton Shaver, a lifestyle photographer based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

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Late Summer Palette of My Backyard

Sep 15, 2009 | Read | 4 Comments

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

Red Hawk Down

May 16, 2009 | Read | 3 Comments

Red maple seeds, aka “helicopter seeds” have taken flight and crashed landed in my driveway.

The Hunt for Red Maples

Mar 27, 2009 | Read | 4 Comments

Now is the time to find red maples.

The Problem With Fall

Nov 05, 2008 | Read | 6 Comments

The fall color palette is so warm and inviting. I hate that.

Vote: Check. Trees: Check

Nov 04, 2008 | Read | 1 Comment

Election day is the best time in New Jersey for fall color.

Walk Through Holy Week With Me: Legend of the Dogwood

Mar 17, 2008 | Read | Discuss

The legend of the dogwood involves blood and thorns.

I Locked Myself Out

Feb 16, 2008 | Read | 2 Comments

When you always have a camera, you always have SOMEthing to do.

Birth of a Helicopter Seed

Apr 21, 2007 | Read | 4 Comments

My October Glory red maple tree will soon be shedding the most fun seeds of all seeds — the ones that swirl when the wind blows. I can’t wait!

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