On the Trail to Raven Rock – The return

Having spent some time enjoying the majesty of Raven Rock we headed for home. It was at this point that I realized that the long downhill stretch to the rocky outcrop was now a long uphill stretch. And after walking for 1.5 hours already my aging legs were starting to ache. Moreover I soon made a mistake. I came across one of the trails heading back and mistakenly turned in the wrong direction. After walking for quite some time I realized that I wasn’t seeing the lakes that I was expecting to see. Since I didn’t know where this particular trail was going to end up there was nothing for it but turn around and go back, adding extra time to my journey.

I was close to where I’d started when I noticed this dead tree with the rolling hills in the background.

Taken with a Panasonic Lumix GF-1 and Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f4-5.6

Croton Point Park

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Last Thanksgiving I took the dog for a walk at Croton Point Park, NY. The weather was great, and the light was superb. Above: Rocks and a tree (with roots) looking vaguely North over Verplanck. You can just make out the Bear Mountain Bridge in the background, and behind that the Schunemunk Mountain State Park (I think).


Rocks in the Hudson. Looking vaguely south towards Hook Mountain.


I love the symmetry of this tree.


Geese at sundown. Looking towards Croton Landing (I think).


Another tree.

Taken with a Sony A6000 and 7artisans 25mm f1.8 lens.