Taconic Ramble State Park #2
Barbara coming up a brief flatter section of the Spring Trail.
Taconic Ramble State Park, 02-08-2021
Sony A7R2 and Voitlander 50mm f2
Not a walk in the park. Nope, this was a climb up the steep side of a snowy mountain. In hindsight, we were slack and should have carried our packs with safety gear and used our hiking poles. We didn’t use our snowshoes, either, but then the trail was so steep and narrow that I don’t think they were usable anyway. My, though, what a view from the top! As I carried my full-on photo kit for hiking (camera, 3 lenses and a tripod), I made a high resolution multi-shot panorama of the valley and Taconic Range mountains in the background. This type of photo is too large for posting on the web, however, and is best suited for printing.
The day, though was gorgeous—full sun with temperatures in the teens and no wind whatsoever. When we stopped to listen, there was no sound, just complete quiet. Wonderful! We’ll definitely return in spring.
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Taconic Ramble SP, 02.08.2021
Sony A7R2 & Voitlander 50mm f2
Intricate patterning on the bark on this tree.
Taconic Ramble State Park, 02-08-2021
Sony A7R2 and Voitlander 50mm f2
The Japanese-inspired garden in the park.
Taconic Ramble State Park, 02-08-2021
Sony A7R2 and Voitlander 50mm f2
Barbara taking in the view from atop a mound in the Japanese-inspired garden.
Taconic Ramble State Park, 02-08-2021
Apple iPhone X
