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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.

#birding #nature #photography #dev #c++

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A female Ruby-throated Hummingbird resting in a tree of the deck.

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #widlife #nature #naturephotography #catskills #hummingbird #photography
A small hummingbird is perched sideways on a thin tree branch. Its body is compact, with a long, straight black bill pointing to the left. The bird’s back and head shimmer with metallic green tones, while its throat and chest are a soft pale gray to white. Its wings are folded neatly against its sides, appearing dark with hints of green, and its tail points downward along the branch. Fresh spring leaves surround the bird—bright green, slightly translucent, and just beginning to unfurl—some leaves are in sharp focus near the bird, while others blur into the background. The background itself is smooth and softly colored in muted greens and browns, suggesting a forest or garden setting and making the hummingbird stand out clearly and calmly against the scene.
January 19, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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A Red-shouldered Hawk along the trail.

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #queensnyc #citybirds #nyc #forestpark
A hawk is perched on a thick, dark tree branch against a clear, bright blue sky. The bird is medium to large in size, with a rounded head and sharp, alert eyes looking slightly to the left. Its feathers are brown on the back and wings, while its chest and belly are white with bold brown streaks and spots. The hawk’s yellow beak curves downward at the tip, and its yellow talons grip the branch firmly. Bare branches from nearby trees frame the scene, suggesting late fall or winter. The overall feeling is calm and watchful, as if the hawk is surveying the area below.
January 17, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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This European Starling really did not like the last berry it ate.

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #citybirds #maplegrove #queensnyc #nyc
A close-up, sunlit photo of a dark, speckled bird perched on thin, yellow-green tree branches. The bird has iridescent feathers and bright pinkish-red legs. It is facing right with its sharp yellow beak stretched wide open, revealing a pink interior with its tongue sticking out. The tangled branches around it hold small, dried yellow berries, all set against a vivid, solid blue sky.
January 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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A Green-winged Teal giving the wings a stretch.

#duck #ducks #wings #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #bird #birds #birding #birdphotography
A duck stands upright in shallow water near the edge of a wooded pond. Its body is mostly gray with fine speckling, and it has a warm reddish-brown head with a dark, slightly iridescent green patch around the eye. One wing is lifted and fully spread, showing pale gray and white feathers layered like a fan, as if the bird is stretching or drying itself. The water around the duck is calm, with soft ripples and a clear reflection of its body. Behind it, the shoreline is cluttered with exposed tree roots, fallen branches, and patches of bright green plants growing close to the water. Sunlight illuminates the scene, highlighting the textures of the feathers, the glossy surface of the water, and the earthy browns and greens of the forested background.
January 12, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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Lonely in the snow storm. A photo I just stumbled upon that I took back in 2018 from an overpass over Union Turnpike in Queens, NYC.

#snow #queensnyc #uniontpk #nyc #photography #blackandwhite #kewgardens #automobile
A black-and-white nighttime scene looking straight down a sunken city roadway from an elevated viewpoint, like a bridge. Snow is falling diagonally through the air, visible in the glow of streetlights. The road is wet and shiny, reflecting long streaks of white light. A single small car drives away from the viewer in the center lane, its roof dusted with snow. Tall stone walls line both sides of the roadway, each topped with evenly spaced streetlights that form two glowing lines receding into the distance. On either side above the walls are dark, blocky apartment buildings with a few lit windows. The scene feels quiet, cold, and isolated, with strong symmetry and a sense of depth as the road narrows toward the horizon.
January 8, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Awww. nuts!

#squirrel #squirrels #rodent #nut #nuts #photography #wildlife #nature #photography #queensnyc #nyc #maplegrove #kewgardens
A close-up photograph of a gray squirrel fills the frame. The squirrel is shown from the side, with its head and upper body very large in view. Its fur is thick and mottled gray with hints of brown, and individual hairs are sharply detailed, especially around the cheeks and chest. The squirrel is holding a small piece of food in its front paws, which are dark and clawed, and it is actively chewing. Tiny crumbs are visible near its mouth and on its paws. One large, glossy black eye reflects light, giving a strong sense of alertness and focus. Its small rounded ear sticks up from the top of its head, edged with short fur. The background is very blurred and pale which makes the squirrel stand out clearly. Overall, the image feels intimate and detailed, capturing a quiet moment of the animal eating, with strong texture and sharpness in the fur and face.
January 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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The Carolina Wren I have been hearing for the last 2 days finally came down from the tree tops.

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #citybirds #forestpark #nyc #queensnyc
A small brown bird stands on a low rock among dry fallen leaves in a forest setting. Its body is round and compact, with warm rust-colored feathers on the chest and darker brown on the back. A pale stripe runs above its eye, and its thin, slightly curved beak points to the left. One slender leg is visible, braced on the rock, giving it an alert, upright posture. The background is softly blurred with twigs, branches, and leaf litter, all in shades of brown and tan.
December 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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A Northern Cardinal looking sassy.

#bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #citybirds #queensnyc #forestpark #kewgardens #photography
A small bird with vivid red feathers sits upright on a thin, bare branch. Its body is bright red from head to tail, with a tall pointed crest on top of its head and a black patch around its beak and throat. The beak is short, thick, and orange-red, and the bird faces forward as if looking directly at the viewer. Its dark legs grip the branch firmly, and its long red tail hangs straight down. The background is softly blurred in muted browns and grays, suggesting leafless branches or a winter woodland, which makes the bird’s intense red color stand out sharply.
December 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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My new 50mm f/1.2 continues to impress.

#photography #cemetery #statue #queensnyc #nyc #maplegrove #nikon
A stone statue of a woman stands outdoors, shown from the waist up. She has softly carved facial features, a calm expression, and wavy hair pulled back from her face. The surface of the statue is weathered, with patches of yellow-green lichen scattered across her forehead, shoulders, and clothing. She wears a draped garment that falls in gentle folds across her chest and arms. One arm is bent at her side, and in her hand she holds a cluster of round shapes that resemble grapes or fruit. The stone has a pale gray color, softened by age. Behind her, the background is out of focus: snow covers the ground, and dark green evergreen trees and bare branches rise against a light blue sky. The shallow depth of field makes the statue stand out clearly while the winter landscape fades into a soft blur.
December 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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If you walk by a mirrored sphere and you have a camera with you and don't take a photo seek help.

#photography #reflection #ball #mirror #nyc #queensnyc #maplegrove
A mirrored sphere sits on top of a short stone post, centered in the frame. Inside the shiny sphere is a sharp reflection of a winter scene: snow-covered ground, leafless trees arching overhead, and a partly cloudy blue sky. In the reflection, a single person stands facing the sphere, bundled in a dark winter coat, holding a camera. The reflection curves the landscape, making the trees bend inward and the person appear slightly elongated. Outside the sphere, the background is softly blurred snow and brown grasses, emphasizing the crystal ball and its mirrored world.
December 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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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