© Copyright 2016, Donovan D. Klotzbeacher
Water lilies are generally always appealing subject matter for a photograph. These were captured at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton NJ. Although they are lovely in color, I decided that this photo would also look nice in black & white.
Date: July 2, 2016
Canon 1Ds Mk III
24-70mm (70mm)
1/50 @ f/16 (ISO 100)
Photo © 2016, Donovan D. Klotzbeacher
This is part of a sculpture by Seward Johnson. It is based on an iconic image painted by Edvard Munch. I enjoyed seeing this, as well as many other sculptures at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ.
Date: July 2, 2016
Canon 1DS Mk III
24-70mm (63mm)
1/50 @ f/4.5 (ISO 100)
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This lovely display was found in the conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
Provia 100
Hasselblad 500
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These two buildings, at the corner of Main and West Streets, appear to have undergone some restoration. They are quite attractive, I think.
Calumet View Camera
Ektachrome film
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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, there is a circular path around a pond which is quite nice to walk on sunny days in the autumn.
Here is a shot from the other side of the pond…
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Hasselblad 500cm
Kodak Portra 160
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This unusual juxtaposition of a mannequin astride a bicycle was seen while walking along a back street in New Hope, Pennsylvania, one late afternoon. It begged to be photographed.
Hasselblad 500
Tri-X film
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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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 satisfactory!
Wooden 4×5″ field camera
Ektachrome film
© Don Klotzbeacher
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 that survive within this fragile ecosystem. I am thinking, in particular, of these pines trees that predominate in southeastern New Jersey. The forest, known collectively as The Pine Barrens, consist mainly of pitch pines, plus various types of oak and cedar trees. Blueberries and holly are also native to this region.
As I travel along country roads in New Jersey, I like to catch a glimpse of exactly when I start seeing pitch pines. In the photo above, these pitch pines were just east of Jamesburg which is actually situated in Central New Jersey. Nowadays, these lovely trees, that lie outside of protected areas, are succumbing to the bulldozer, making way for various types of housing.
Calumet 4×5″ view camera
Kodak Tri-X film
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These fuel tanks used to exist along Wood Avenue near Englishtown, New Jersey. The Mobile Pegasus “flying horse” sign is an American icon.
Calumet 4×5″ view camera
Tri-X film
Need to get you to the lake in the woods behind my house. Don't know if they are still there....did…