Category Archives: Trees

Beaver Damage

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Don

While hiking through the Plainsboro Preserve, I noticed this tree that had been damaged by beavers. In recent times, there has been an alarming amount of damage by the shore of the lake. An effort is underway to restore the … Continue reading →

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Roebling Park

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Don

There’s a strange little park on the south side of Trenton, NJ. It’s part of a wetland adjacent to the Delaware River which, I suspect, may have been part of the Roebling estate in bygone days. As this picture shows, … Continue reading →

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Fall Foliage

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Don

Fall foliage is particularly appealing subject matter.  I took this picture from the side of the road whilst traveling in Vermont. Graflex 4×5″ press camera Ektachrome film

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Along the Millstone River

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Don

I thought the root system of this tree rather interesting.  However, by itself, the image of the tree seemed to lack something. I asked my friend Richard to pose in front of it, which he did.  Now, that seems more … Continue reading →

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Pitch Pines

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Don

One fascinating characteristic of the East Coast of the United States is how often one encounters sandy soil.  Undoubtedly, these sandy soils were remnants left behind from the ebb and flow along ancient shorelines.  Unique species of flora have evolved … Continue reading →

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Magnolia Tree

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Don

I was looking through some 4×5 chromes and came across a picture taken during magnolia season at Princeton University.  It was taken in April 1978 and still looks surprisingly good.  So I decided to scan it in my HP Scanjet … Continue reading →

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