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.

Thursday (07-July-2016) — New Jersey

Backyard Summertime Nature in New Jersey

Young Fawn with Spots and Doe. Early Evening Natural Lawn Service that I don’t have to pay for. I will not comment what they did to my wildflower patch. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 1600, 600 mm, f/4, 1/160 sec).

Young Fawn with Spots and Doe. Early Evening Natural Lawn Service that I don't have to pay for. I will not comment what they did to my wildflower patch. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 1600, 600 mm, f/4, 1/160 sec). (David J Mathre)
Young Fawn with Spots and Doe. Early Evening Natural Lawn Service that I don’t have to pay for. I will not comment what they did to my wildflower patch. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 1600, 600 mm, f/4, 1/160 sec). (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago Today(06-July-2014) — Scotland

Gone to See Europe 2014. Day 36: Semester at Sea, Summer 2014 Semester Voyage. Glasgow, Scotland.

Rusted Screw and Lone Red Poppy Flower at an Abandoned Church in Rothesay, Scotland. Image taken with a Leica X2 Camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/4, 1/250 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro and Photoshop CC.

Rusted Screw and Lone Red Poppy Flower at an Abandoned Church in Rothesay, Scotland. Semester at Sea, Summer 2014  Voyage. Image taken with a Leica X2 Camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/4, 1/250 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro and Photoshop CC. (David J Mathre)
Rusted Screw and Lone Red Poppy Flower at an Abandoned Church in Rothesay, Scotland. Semester at Sea, Summer 2014  Voyage. Image taken with a Leica X2 Camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/4, 1/250 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro and Photoshop CC. (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago (06-July-2014) — Scotland

Gone to See Europe 2014. Day 36: Semester at Sea, Summer 2014 Semester Voyage. Glasgow, Scotland.

Scotch Whisky Tasting – Glengoyne Distillery. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and Zeiss 32 mm f/1.4 lens (ISO 800, 32 mm, f/1.8, 1/60 sec).

Scotch Whisky Tasting - Glengoyne Distillery. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and Zeiss 32 mm f/1.4 lens (ISO 800, 32 mm, f/1.8, 1/60 sec). (David J Mathre)
Scotch Whisky Tasting – Glengoyne Distillery. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and Zeiss 32 mm f/1.4 lens (ISO 800, 32 mm, f/1.8, 1/60 sec). (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago (06-July-2014) – Scotland

Gone to See Europe 2014. Day 36: Semester at Sea, Summer 2014 Semester Voyage. Glasgow, Scotland.

Fence Post and Rothesay Castle. Image taken with a Fuji XT-1 camera and Zeiss 12 mm f/2.8 lens (ISO 200, 12 mm, f/16, 1/75 sec).

Fence Post and Rothesay Castle. Image taken with a Fuji XT-1 camera and Zeiss 12 mm f/2.8 lens (ISO 200, 12 mm, f/16, 1/75 sec). (David J Mathre)
Fence Post and Rothesay Castle. Image taken with a Fuji XT-1 camera and Zeiss 12 mm f/2.8 lens (ISO 200, 12 mm, f/16, 1/75 sec). (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago (05-July-2014) — Scotland

Gone to See Europe 2014. Day 35: Semester at Sea, Summer 2014 Semester Voyage. Glasgow, Scotland.

Giant Amanita Muscaria Mushrooms on the Side of a Building in Glasgow, Scotland. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/4, 1/160 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro, Focus Magic, and Photoshop CC.

Giant Amanita Muscaria Mushrooms on the Side of a Building in Glasgow, Scotland. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/4, 1/160 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro, Focus Magic, and Photoshop CC. (David J Mathre)
Giant Amanita Muscaria Mushrooms on the Side of a Building in Glasgow, Scotland. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/4, 1/160 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro, Focus Magic, and Photoshop CC. (David J Mathre)