Category: photo blog with a compact camera

Muted Colors

The muted end-of-season colors have provided an uplifting visual treat for outdoor enthusiasts in Central Massachusetts.

Happy Halloween!

Scenes from Central Massachusetts

Golden Day

The foliage colors were muted in Central Massachusetts earlier in October, so it was a pleasure to be immersed in golden hues with pops of red this week at Wachusett Meadow.

Fall Walk

It’s delightful to explore the common flora and fauna of Central Massachusetts on a cool autumn day.

Adult Squirrels can consume about one and a half pounds of seeds and nuts each week.

The first Dark-eyed Junco of the season.

Common Milkweed

Pumpkin Patch Games

Farm-style versions of classic indoor and outdoor games are a treat for all at Bemis Farms Nursery on fall weekends.

Take a ghostly picture….

And pick a perfect pumpkin from the patch. Then test your skills on…

and an adaptation of the table top soccer game foosball.

Then try your hand at a farm version of Kerplunk ,

Don’t forget to follow the Pumpkin Path!

September Sunday

My small local state park offers a variety of ways to relax and experience nature in any season.

The 300 acres of Rutland State Park provide opportunities for hiking, dog walking, swimming, boating, biking, fishing and picnicking. This family friendly park is truly a photographer’s treasure trove!

Mill Pond Fly-in

Mill Pond, Holden, Massachusetts

Far across the pond, a Great Blue Heron rests on a branch.

The Great Blue isn’t bothered by this crowd.

Sunrise, Sunset

East Princeton, Massachusetts

A Country Road

North Brookfield and New Braintree, Massachusetts

A willow tree has been upended by a recent storm.

Do you like Butter and Sugar or Yellow Corn better?

Christmas in July

It may not be cold December, but Kip’s Christmas Trees in the small town of New Braintree, Massachusetts are still a beautiful sight.

Just four months more of caretaking until the Christmas season!

Living Local, Part Two

Worcester County, where I live, leads the state in the number of farms.

Within a few miles from me, I enjoy visiting this farm.

How pleased I was to see that it is open!

It’s sweet corn time in Massachusetts!

Aw, shucks, I’ll buy a dozen.

In order to create a super fresh vegetarian meal, I add my own home grown cukes, tomatoes, arugala,

Green and yellow beans,

Swiss chard and kale. Colorful and nutritious. I’m grateful.

Air Quality Alert

A lingering haze was visible last night during my visit to Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary.

Life on the Edge

Beach alerts seen on a recent trip to Cape Cod.

Living Local

The town of Rutland is situated in the exact center of Massachusetts. Rutland State Park is a few miles from where I live. This 300-acre recreation area has facilities for fresh water swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking and non-motorized boating.