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.

Tuesday (20-September-2022) — New Jersey

Fairgrown Farm CSA Weekly Delivery Box #21.

This week the box contained the following:

Lettuce (Fairgrown Farm, Hopewell Township)
French Breakfast Radish (Fairgrown Farm, Hopewell Township)
Garlic (Fairgrown Farm, Hopewell Township)
Serrano Peppers (Fairgrown Farm, Hopewell Township)
Kale (Rancocas Creek Farm, Pennington)
Butternut Squash (Cassaday Farms, Monroeville)

Add on of fruit and mushrooms:

Eggs (Polnasek Farm, Hillsborough)
Ginger Gold and Gala Apples (Larchmont Farms, Elmer)
White and Yellow Peaches (Larchmont Farms, Elmer)
Chestnut, Pink Oyster, Shiitake, Lion’s Mane, and Pioppino Mushrooms (Zell’s Farm)

CSA Delivery Box (Week 18). Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Monday (19-September-2022)

Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Hamlett’s Tree folks continued clearing the “back 40”. The last of the dead Ash trees were removed. Individual B&W images taken with a Leica Q2 monochrome camera, and a time-lapse video taken with a Fuji X-T3 camera.

Hamlett’s Tree Service. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Time-lapse video to be added.

Daily Electric Energy Used (64.0 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (40.4 kWh) from Sense. Cloudy. Deficit of 23.6 kWh.

Sunday (18-September-2022) — New Jersey

Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in my backyard: Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, House Finch, American Goldfinch.

Birds of the Day. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (59.2 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (47.3 kWh) from Sense. Sun and clouds. Deficit of 11.9 kWh.

Weekly Electric Energy Used (388 kWh) from Sense. Weekly Solar Electric Energy Produced (314 kWh) from Sense. Deficit of 74 kWh.

Saturday (17-September-2022) — New Jersey

Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in my backyard: Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Downy Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, House Finch, American Goldfinch.

Birds of the Day. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on Canna flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (54.4 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (44.8 kWh) from Sense. Sun and clouds. Deficit of 9.6 kWh.

Friday (16-September-2022) — New Jersey

Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in my backyard: Mourning Dove, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Downy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, White-breasted Nuthatch, House Finch, American Goldfinch.

Birds of the Day. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on Canna flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Little Planet video viewing the back section of the yard. Hamlett’s Tree Service have been clearing the Russian Olive and dead trees. I will need to spread fall cover seeds, but need some rain.

Daily Electric Energy Used (53.5 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (51.0 kWh) from Sense. Sunny. Deficit of 2.5 kWh.