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Wielding Logic
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Wielder of logic. Programming since the late 70s. I photograph many birds, which likely will be the majority of content for my posts. All photos are my own.

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Every year just before Christmas I splurge on one piece of new camera equipment. This year it was a Nikon 50mm f/1.2. It is one of my better purchases. Normally I photograph birds with a telephoto lens. This lens will challenge me.

#tree #trees #cemetery #photography #nyc #queensnyc #autumn
A paved path curves gently through a quiet cemetery. Tall trees arch overhead, their branches filled with autumn leaves in shades of yellow, orange, and brown. Fallen leaves cover the ground, forming a thick, rustling carpet along the path and between the graves. On both sides, rows of gray stone headstones of varying shapes and heights stand among the trees, some slightly tilted with age. Sunlight filters through the foliage, creating patches of warm light and soft shadows, giving the scene a calm, reflective, late-afternoon feeling.
December 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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An interesting monument in the cemetery with the setting sun shining through.

#cemetery #monument #dusk #photography #sunset #queensnyc #maplegrove #nyc
A glass sculpture shaped like a large teardrop sits on top of a dark, stepped pedestal. The glass is smooth and glossy, blending deep blue, amber, and hints of gold, with light reflections inside that look like a landscape or sky trapped in the glass. The pointed tip faces upward. Behind it, the background is out of focus: bare tree branches silhouetted against a soft, cloudy sky at dusk, giving a quiet, contemplative feeling.
December 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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A lone Fox Sparrow hanging out at the local birdwatching spot.

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #sparrow #citybirds #forestpark #queensnyc
A small bird is perched on a bare tree branch against a smooth blue sky. The bird faces slightly left, standing alert with both feet gripping the branch. Its head and upper chest are a warm reddish brown, while the lower chest and belly are pale with dark teardrop-shaped spots scattered across the front. The feathers look soft and slightly fluffed, giving the bird a rounded shape. A short, straight beak catches the light, and the bird’s dark eye appears bright and attentive. Thin twigs stretch out of focus around it, but the scene feels quiet and simple—just the bird resting in the open with calm daylight on its feathers.
December 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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The Northern Cardinals really stand out once the leaves have dropped.

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #cardinal #citybirds #forestpark #queensnyc #photography
A small bird sits calmly on a thin branch, facing slightly to the left. Its feathers are vibrant and striking—bright red all over its body with a short crest standing up on top of its head like a little plume. Around its beak is a patch of deep black that frames the face, making the colors stand out even more. Its beak is short, thick, and a warm orange color. The background is softly blurred in cool gray and blue tones, giving the impression of sky or distant trees, so the bird appears sharp and prominently lit by the sun. Its tiny feet grip the branch firmly, and its long tail hangs straight downward. The overall feeling is calm, with the focus entirely on this brilliantly colored bird.
December 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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A nice colorful backdrop for this Northern Mockingbird.

#bird #birds #birding #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #mockingbird #citybirds #queensnyc #nyc #kewgardens
A small songbird is standing on a pale, rough rock, facing to the left. The bird has smooth gray feathers on its back and head, with lighter, almost white feathers on its chest and belly. Its wings show neat patterns of black, gray, and white stripes. The bird’s long tail is held straight behind it, slim and dark with a white edge. Its legs are thin and dark, gripping the rock lightly. The background is completely blurred, a wash of warm greens and soft oranges, making the bird appear sharply in focus and alone in the scene, as if quietly watching its surroundings.
December 3, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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A pair of American Goldfinches along the trail

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #queensnyc #nyc #forestpark #goldfinch #citybirds
A small songbird is perched on a rough, sunlit tree branch. The bird in front has a rounded body with soft, warm colors—tan and pale yellow on its chest, brighter yellow on its face, and black-and-white patterns on its wings. Its tiny beak points slightly downward as it looks off to the right. Behind it, a second bird stands on the same branch, mostly in shadow. This one is out of focus, but you can see a hint of yellow on its throat and darker brown on its back. The background is completely blurred into smooth shades of gray and beige, making the birds and the branch the clear focal point
December 2, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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A very peaceful Purple Finch along the trail.

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #citybirds #queensnyc #forestpark #nyc
A small bird perches upright on the splintered tip of a broken branch, standing out clearly against a smooth, softly blurred background. The bird’s plumage is rich with color — the head, chest, and upper body glow in vibrant reddish-pink tones, while the belly fades into paler peach and cream. Subtle streaks run along the sides, and the wings carry darker brown feathers edged with hints of red. Light catches the bird’s rounded form, giving its feathers a soft, plush texture. It faces slightly to the right, alert and poised, with a small cone-shaped beak and a dark, bright eye that reflects a pinpoint of light. The branch beneath it is rough and cracked, with peeling layers of bark that add contrast to the bird’s smooth feathers. The background is a blend of muted earthy colors — tan, gray, and soft green — giving the scene a calm, natural feel and making the vividly colored bird the clear focal point.
November 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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This squirrel thought it was well hidden. It was shocked when it realized that was not the case.

#squirrel #squirrels #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #citycritter #queensnyc #maplegrove
A small animal stands very close to the camera, filling most of the frame. Its body is compact and covered in soft fur—light gray along the back and sides, white on the chest and belly, with a big fluffy tail rising behind it like a curled plume. The animal is facing forward, front paws braced on the grass, as if caught mid-step. Its dark, round eyes are wide and shiny, reflecting the light, giving it an alert and curious look. Its short ears are upright, and its whiskers spread outward from its nose like fine threads. A small piece of food or dirt is stuck in its mouth, visible just under its tiny front teeth, as if it was interrupted while eating. Surrounding the animal is a ground of green grass with a scatter of fallen autumn leaves—orange, brown, and yellow. The background is softly blurred, making the creature stand out sharply in focus. The overall feeling is intimate and lively, like the viewer is kneeling just inches away from a confident little forest visitor.
November 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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A very plump looking Dark-eyed Junco along the trail.

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography
A small songbird sits perched on a brown branch, seen in clear detail and taking up most of the frame. The bird has a smooth, rounded body with soft, fluffy feathers. Its head, back, and upper chest are a deep charcoal-gray, while its lower belly is snowy white, giving it a very clean, sharply divided two-tone appearance. The beak is pale pink and short, shaped like a tiny wedge, and its dark, shiny eye reflects the light, making the bird look alert and gentle. Its wings are tucked neatly along its sides, showing subtle streaks of gray and muted brown. The background is softly blurred in warm tan and gold tones, making the bird and branch stand out clearly and giving the image a calm, quiet feeling.
November 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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A turtle greeting a female Wood Duck.

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #duck #ducks #turtle #queensnyc #nyc #maplegrove #photography
A small duck and a turtle are facing each other on the surface of a shallow pond. The duck stands in the water with one leg lifted slightly, as if mid-step. Its feathers are a mix of soft browns, creams, and subtle iridescent greens, giving it a delicate, patterned look. Its round eye and slightly raised crest make it appear alert and curious as it looks toward the turtle. The turtle, much smaller in the frame, has climbed partly out of the water onto a cluster of floating leaves. Its dark, wet shell glistens in the light, and its tiny head is lifted toward the duck as though acknowledging its presence. The water around them is calm, tinted gold by reflections of the warm-colored surroundings. Scattered autumn leaves, feathers, and bits of debris float across the surface, creating a textured, colorful layer. Both animals cast clear reflections on the rippling water, adding a sense of stillness and quiet contact between them. The scene feels peaceful and intimate—two very different creatures sharing the same little moment on a bright fall day.
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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It is certainly not the intention here, but having hands coming up out of the ground in a cemetery in front of a headstone is a bit creepy.

#cemetery #photography #creepy #queensnyc #nyc
The photo shows a small decorative sculpture placed on the ground among dry brown autumn leaves. At the center is a weathered, off-white cup or vase made of stone or resin. It’s stained with age, giving it a rough, mottled texture. Around the rim is an ornate carved pattern of swirls. On the front of the cup, dark engraved letters read: “In God’s hands.” At the base of the cup, a pair of sculpted hands—also made of the same worn, pale material—appear to rise from the ground and gently cradle it. The hands look soft in their shape but are chipped and dirt-stained, as if they’ve been outdoors a long time. Fallen leaves and bits of soil gather around the fingers. Behind the cup is a gray stone background that suggests this might be part of a memorial or gravesite. The overall mood is quiet and solemn, with the object looking lovingly placed but aged by time and the outdoors.
November 23, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillars hanging over the road.

#caterpillar #nature #naturephotography #moth #catskills #photography
The photo shows two small, pale caterpillars hanging vertically in mid-air against a completely black background. They are aligned one above the other, connected by a thin, nearly invisible strand. Each caterpillar is covered in fine white hairs that stick out in all directions, giving them a fuzzy, bristly appearance. The upper caterpillar hangs straight, while the lower one is slightly curved, as if twisting gently on the thread. Strong, focused lighting makes the caterpillars appear bright and sharply detailed while the black background erases all other context, giving the impression that the two delicate, floating shapes are suspended in empty space.
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Focus stacked Hacky Sack.

#photography #macrophotography #boredom #colorful #hackysack
This is a sharply detailed, focus-stacked close-up photograph of a hacky sack. The image shows a dense weave of yarn loops in bright, saturated colors mainly orange, green, and purple each forming small, interlocking V-shaped stitches. The texture is highly tactile: the thick fibers look slightly fuzzy, with tiny threads and lint catching the light. The tight pattern and shallow curvature suggest the surface of a small crocheted ball. The focus stacking brings every fiber into crisp clarity, emphasizing the rough, organic feel of the yarn and the contrast between the colors.
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Angles along the trail.

A favorite recent photo that I took due to the composition.

#caterpillar #composition #photography #angles #nature #naturephotography #catskills
The photo shows a close-up of a fuzzy orange-and-black caterpillar—commonly known as a woolly bear—crawling along the corner of an old, weathered wooden surface. The wood has a rough, peeling red paint that reveals grayish wood grain underneath, while another vertical board beside it is bare and sunlit. The caterpillar’s body is mostly rusty orange with a black band near its head, its bristly hairs standing out sharply against the textured background. Sunlight highlights the caterpillar and the edge of the wood, leaving the rest of the frame softly shadowed, giving a sense of quiet movement and warmth in a rustic outdoor setting.
October 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Another Bumblebee along the trail.

#bee #bees #bumblebee #nature #naturephotography #photography #catskills #pollinator
A close-up photograph shows a fuzzy bee perched on a small purple wildflower. The bee’s body is mostly black with a patch of pale yellow fuzz on its back, and its translucent wings catch the light. It clings to the yellow center of the flower, which is surrounded by narrow lavender petals that radiate outward. The background is filled with soft green leaves and stems, some in focus and some blurred, giving a natural, garden-like setting. The image captures a quiet, detailed moment of the bee feeding or gathering pollen.
October 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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There were plenty of Orange-belted Bumblebees working hard along the trail today.

#bee #bees #pollinators #nature #naturephotography #photography #catskills #flowers
A close-up photograph shows a fuzzy bee nestled among a dense cluster of bright yellow flowers. The bee’s body is covered in fine hair, with a mix of pale and dark patches and a band of warm orange near its middle. Its translucent wings catch the light and fold neatly along its back. Around it, the small star-shaped blossoms fill nearly the entire frame, creating a vivid, textured background of yellow petals and green stems.
October 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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A Common Yellowthroat with a #Beakful
#BirdOfTheDay #bird #birding #birds #warbler #photography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #catskills
A small bird with soft grayish-brown upper feathers and bright yellow on its chest is perched among green leaves. It holds a vivid green insect in its beak, the insect’s long antennae trailing outward. The bird’s dark, round eye reflects the light, giving it a lively look. The background is a blur of green foliage, making the bird and its catch stand out clearly in the center of the image.
October 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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A Palm Warbler caught me catching him.

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #catskills #migration #photography
A small bird is perched among dense green leaves on a tree branch, partially hidden by the foliage. Its body faces forward while its head is tilted slightly upward, giving the impression that it’s peering curiously out from its leafy hiding spot. The sunlight highlights its chest, revealing a soft, pale yellow color. Around it, the leaves are a mix of healthy green and some with brown, curled edges, and there’s a shriveled dark fruit clinging to the branch. The background is a clear blue sky with softly blurred patches of greenery.
October 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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A Shadow Darner along the trail.

#dragonfly #dragonflies #insect #insects #catskills #photography #nature #naturephotography #alongthetrail
The photo shows a close, top-down view of a dragonfly perched on a thin twig among bright green leaves. Its delicate, transparent wings are spread wide and catch the light, revealing a fine lacework of veins. The insect’s long, segmented body runs straight down the center of the frame, displaying a pattern of alternating dark and pale markings. Its large, rounded eyes face forward near the top, giving it an alert look. The background is softly blurred, making the dragonfly stand out sharply in focus.
October 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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This little jumping spider likes the top of my monitor. I guess because it is warm. It watches me throughout the day.

#spider #spiders #arachnid #photography
Close-up of a small, hairy spider seen from the front. Its large, glossy central eyes dominate its face, surrounded by fine bristles. The front legs are bent and held forward, and the background is blurred, drawing attention to the spider’s detailed features.
October 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Just hanging around the Western Catskills.

#spider #spiders #arachnid #nature #naturephotography #photography
A small spider hangs upside down from a single silk thread, showing off its shiny reddish-brown body with a white stripe. The background is softly blurred, making the spider stand out clearly.
October 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Heading to the next flower.

#bee #bees #nature #naturephotography #photography #forestpark #queensnyc #flowers #pollinator
A large bee hovers in midair among a cluster of bright pink and magenta flowers. Its fuzzy yellow head and thorax contrast with its smooth, shiny black abdomen, which faces the camera directly. The bee’s wings are extended and blurred in motion, giving the sense of active flight as it approaches a flower. Surrounding blossoms and green leaves fill the frame, creating a vivid, colorful background that emphasizes the bee’s presence at the center.
September 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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As the fall migration is slowing down here in the Northeast, it is time to start giving the love back to our year-round residents, including this Northern Cardinal.

#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #citybirds #queensnyc
A bright red bird is perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves. Its feathers are full and slightly fluffed, giving it a round, soft look. The bird’s crest rises slightly on top of its head, and its short, thick beak stands out in a pale orange color. Behind it, the background is softly blurred, filled with light greens and hints of white, making the bird appear sharp and vivid in the foreground. The scene feels calm and natural, with the bird resting quietly among the branches.
September 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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A Red-tailed Hawk landed in front of us as we were walking in Forest Park and gave us a stern look as if to warn us not to pass. We continued on our path without incident.

#bird #birds #birdphotography #raptor #hawk #naturephotography #nature #wildife #wildlifephotography #photography #citybirds
A large bird of prey is perched on the jagged tip of a broken tree trunk in the forest. It faces directly toward the camera, with sharp yellow eyes locked in a piercing stare. Its chest is white with bold brown streaks, while its wings and back are darker brown. The sunlight highlights its feathers, giving them a glossy sheen. The background is a blur of green foliage, with dappled light filtering through, and some colorful graffiti faintly visible on a wall or surface to the right. The overall mood is striking—calm but intense, as the bird stands alert and regal in its woodland setting.
September 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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The Turkey Vultures are circling overhead along the trail.

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #catskills #raptor #vulture
Two large dark birds are soaring high against a clear blue sky. Their wings are spread wide, showing long feathers with slightly upturned tips. One bird on the left is more clearly visible, its head turned slightly downward, while the bird on the right appears slightly farther away and angled differently. The photo captures the open, airy feeling of the sky with the birds gliding effortlessly.
September 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM