Foggy Afternoon by the Hudson River

The river was absolutely placid at low tide. A couple hours earlier the fog was so dense that I couldn't see across and not much was visible to take pictures. As I was driving home late in the day, the fog had enveloped everything. Very thick. The cars' headlights piercing the veil only a few yards.

In the distance, the Bear Mountain bridge barely visible

Fishing pier in Peekskill

From an overview on 9A

Croton Point park south

Croton Point north

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And, these from Harriman Park, NY, during sunset.

Glorious Autumn 2012

Yeah, good colors this autumn in the northeast, with several weeks of stunning natural beauty! Plus a reasonably good weather as a bonus, especially on the weekends when most people can get out to leaf peep!

The Hudson north of Bear Mountain bridge

I've done several road trips around the glorious Hudson valley and even parts of the Delaware river by Port Jervis and Pennsylvania. Work has been heavy for me with 12-hour work days often the norm. Various commitments and, of course, the elections are demanding the bulk of my time. Yet, taking personal time off is (should be) a priority. Haven't taken as many pictures as I'd have liked though. Here are a few:

Countryside

Croton dam

 

A Day Trip to the Gunks and New Paltz

It felt on top of the world

The Mohonk gatehouse.

On the top of the Awosting Falls. Usually there's lots more water.

Tree roots from a local artist's collection.

The explanation of the origins and early use of tree roots (click on pix for larger size)

Unauthorized swimming in Lake Minnewaska

4th of July 2012 Fireworks from the Skyway & Mid-Hudson Bridge

Through local activism and good leadership an old rail bridge was restored into walkaway that connects the towns of Poughkeepsie and Highland in Dutchess county, NY.  [NYS Parks link]


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The Mid-Hudson bridge around 9pm, looking south.

Standing on the walkaway (an old refurbished rail bridge which is higher than the pictured Mid-Hudson bridge) watching the fireworks on July 4th, 2012. There was a question whether people would be allowed on this because of the moving lightning storm in the area.

Lots of fireworks, on the Hudson river and on the banks near Poughkeepsie, NY.

There was a big lightning storm to the south that was going on throughout the late evening.

This is a great experience for those who want to walk at 212 feet (70 meters) high over the Hudson river. It's about 1.6 miles long but you don't have to do the whole thing. I've done it a few times and it's great. I found the best is to leave the car on the Highland side and walk towards Poughkeepsie, and then back.

At dusk in June near Highland, NY

Depending on the time of day and season, the views are different and of course fantastic.