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.

Monday (11-July-2016) — New Jersey

Backyard Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Twin Fawns with Spots. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/25 sec)

Twin Fawns with Spots. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/25 sec) (David J Mathre)
Twin Fawns with Spots. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/25 sec) (David J Mathre)

Four-Years Ago (11-July-2012) — New Jersey

Summertime in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Sculling Crew Rowing Down the Delaware River from the Lambertville Bridge. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V1 camera and 10-100 mm lens. The crew chief looks bored or maybe seasick.

Crew Rowing Down the Delaware River from the Lambertville Bridge. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V1 camera and 10-100 mm lens. (David J Mathre)
Crew Rowing Down the Delaware River from the Lambertville Bridge. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V1 camera and 10-100 mm lens. (David J Mathre)
Crew Rowing Down the Delaware River from the Lambertville Bridge. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V1 camera and 10-100 mm lens. The crew chief looks bored or maybe seasick. (David J Mathre)
Crew Rowing Down the Delaware River from the Lambertville Bridge. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V1 camera and 10-100 mm lens. The crew chief looks bored or maybe seasick. (David J Mathre)

Five-Years Ago (11-July-2010) — New Jersey

Backyard Nighttime Sky Over New Jersey.

Waxing Gibbous Moon (85%). Summer Night in New Jersey. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 500 mm f/4 VR lens + TC-E III 20 teleconverter (ISO 800, 1000 mm, f/8, 1/200 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro 6, Nik Define 2, and Photoshop CS5.

Waxing Gibbous Moon (85%). Summer Night in New Jersey. Image taken with a Nikon D3s and 500 mm f/4 VR lens + TC-E III 20 teleconverter (ISO 800, 1000 mm, f/8, 1/200 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro 6, Nik Define 2, and Photoshop CS5 (David J Mathre)
Waxing Gibbous Moon (85%). Summer Night in New Jersey. Image taken with a Nikon D3s and 500 mm f/4 VR lens + TC-E III 20 teleconverter (ISO 800, 1000 mm, f/8, 1/200 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro 6, Nik Define 2, and Photoshop CS5 (David J Mathre)

One-Year Ago (10-July-2015) — New Jersey

Backyard Nighttime Nature in New Jersey.

Firefly Trails. Composite of nearly 400 images taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 55-200 mm lens (ISO 1600, 100 mm, f/5.6, 30 sec). Raw images processed using Capture One Pro and the composite using Photoshop CC (statistics/maximum).

Firefly Trails. Composite of nearly 400 images taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 55-200 mm lens (ISO 1600, 100 mm, f/5.6, 30 sec). Raw images processed using Capture One Pro and the composite using Photoshop CC (statistics/maximum). (David J Mathre)
Firefly Trails. Composite of nearly 400 images taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 55-200 mm lens (ISO 1600, 100 mm, f/5.6, 30 sec). Raw images processed using Capture One Pro and the composite using Photoshop CC (statistics/maximum). (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago (10-July-2014) — Ireland

Gone to See Europe 2014. Day 40: Semester at Sea, Summer 2014 Semester Voyage. Dublin, Ireland.

Students at a Pub Lunch in Dublin.  After being internet deprived for 24 hours. No Beer – Just Smart Phones. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 27 mm f/2.8 lens (ISO 800, 27 mm, f/2.8, 1/38 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro and Nik Define 2, and Photoshop CC.

Students at a Pub Lunch in Dublin.  After being internet deprived for 24 hours. No Beer - Just Smart Phones. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 27 mm f/2.8 lens (ISO 800, 27 mm, f/2.8, 1/38 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro and Nik Define 2, and Photoshop CC. (David J Mathre)
Students at a Pub Lunch in Dublin.  After being internet deprived for 24 hours. No Beer – Just Smart Phones. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 27 mm f/2.8 lens (ISO 800, 27 mm, f/2.8, 1/38 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro and Nik Define 2, and Photoshop CC. (David J Mathre)