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.

Friday (24-June-2016) — New Jersey

Backyard Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Honey Bee Entering Stage Left to Collect Some Black Poppy Pollen. What does Poppy Honey taste like? Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/85 sec).

Honey Bee Entering Stage Left to Collect Some Black Poppy Pollen. What does Poppy Honey taste like? Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/85 sec). (David J Mathre)
Honey Bee Entering Stage Left to Collect Some Black Poppy Pollen. What does Poppy Honey taste like? Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/85 sec). (David J Mathre)

Friday (24-June-2016) — New Jersey.

Backyard Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Red Eyed Turtle with Yellow Spots Sunning Itself in the Early Morning Sun. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/420 sec).

Red Eyed Turtle with Yellow Spots Sunning Itself in the Early Morning Sun. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/420 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red Eyed Turtle with Yellow Spots Sunning Itself in the Early Morning Sun. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/420 sec). (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago (24-June-2014) — Portugal

Gone to See Europe 2014. Day 24: Semester at Sea, Summer 2014 Semester Voyage. Lisbon, Portugal.

Shrimps –  Cooking School in Lisbon, Portugal. Image taken with a Fuji XT1 camera and 60 mm f/2.4 macro lens (ISO 800, 60 mm, f/4, 1/60 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro, Focus Magic, and Photoshop CC.

Cooking School in Lisbon, Portugal. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 60 mm f/2.8 macro lens. (David J Mathre)
Cooking School in Lisbon, Portugal. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 60 mm f/2.8 macro lens. (David J Mathre)

Thursday (23-June-2016) — New Jersey

Backyard Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Early Morning (05:30) Lawn Service. Mommy is allowing junior to get closer to the house, now within 10 meters. Next thing they will be in my wildflower patch. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 1600, 600 mm, f/4, 1/50 sec). The early morning clouds were yellow giving everything a warm glow.

Fawn with Spots and Doe. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (David J Mathre)
Fawn with Spots and Doe. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (David J Mathre)

Thursday (23-June-2016) — New Jersey.

Backyard Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

New Pink and Blue Flowers in My Wildflower Garden. For those in the know I am interested in IDs. I also have many more images of the poppies and cornflowers.

Pink Wildflowers Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 60 mm f/2.4 macro lens (David J Mathre)
Pink Wildflowers Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 60 mm f/2.4 macro lens (David J Mathre)
Blue Columbine Wildflowers. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 60 mm f/2.4 macro lens (David J Mathre)
Blue Columbine Wildflowers. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 60 mm f/2.4 macro lens (David J Mathre)
Blue Columbine Wildflowers and Poppy Seedpod. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 60 mm f/2.4 macro lens (David J Mathre)
Blue Columbine Wildflowers and Poppy Seedpod. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 60 mm f/2.4 macro lens (David J Mathre)