Six-Years Ago (03-January-2014) — New Jersey

Backyard Wintertime Nature in New Jersey.

Afternoon walkabout. It was cold with fresh snow on the ground. I observed a Northern Cardinal near the deck, three American Robins in a tree, and a Turkey Vulture soaring.

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Northern Cardinal. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 800, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec) (David J Mathre)
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Three Robins in a distant tree. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/6.3, 1/2000 sec) (David J Mathre)
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Turkey Vulture soaring. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/6.3, 1/2000 sec) (David J Mathre)

Author: David Mathre

I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.

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