Five-Years Ago (25-June-2011) — New Jersey

Early Summer Nature in New Jersey.

Two views of a local farmer’s wheat field in the morning. The sun was just coming out from behind some low clouds and there was still a bit of mist.

Wheat Field at Morning in New Jersey. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/4, 1/125 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro, Focus Magic, and Photoshop CS5. (David J Mathre)
Wheat Field at Morning in New Jersey. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/4, 1/125 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro, Focus Magic, and Photoshop CS5.
Wheat Field at Morning in New Jersey. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/4, 1/125 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro, Focus Magic, and Photoshop CS5. (David J Mathre)
Wheat Field at Morning in New Jersey. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/4, 1/125 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro, Focus Magic, and Photoshop CS5.

Friday (24-June-2016) — New Jersey.

Backyard Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Testosterone pumped Brown-headed Cowbird and its double reflection in the early morning sun. It has been attacking its reflection for several days now. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/56 sec).

Testosterone Pumped Brown-headed Cowbird and Its Double Reflection 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, 1/56 sec). (David J Mathre)
Testosterone Pumped Brown-headed Cowbird and Its Double Reflection 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, 1/56 sec). (David J Mathre)

Friday (24-June-2016) — New Jersey

Backyard Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Harvey, my early morning natural lawn service. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/38 sec).

Harvey, My Early Morning Natural Lawn Service. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/38 sec). (David J Mathre)
Harvey, My Early Morning Natural Lawn Service. Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera and 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/38 sec). (David J Mathre)

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)