• Journey's,  Wildlife

    Bird in Flight Photography – Hubbard Park

    [wzslider autoplay=”true” height=”800″ lightbox=”true”] This was my first attempt at bird in flight photography or what is known amongst photographers as “birding”. My current systems didn’t have fast enough autofocus to handle birds in flight. However, I purchased the new Nikon D7100 which shoots 6fps, has 51 point AF and autofocuses with lenses F8 or faster. This feature is normally…

  • Abandoned,  Uncategorized

    Abandoned Tractor – Meriden, CT

    [wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] This tractor and barn sat on property across from the Westfield Shopping Mall in Meriden, CT for years unattended. Target moved in and developed the land. The tractor remained for a few years at the entrance to Target but was demolished sometimes during 2012. I found this to be a rather interesting scene.

  • Photo Walks

    Giuffrida Park

    [wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]Guifrida Park is a bit of a hidden gem located on the east side of Meriden, CT utilized most by locals. It comprises about 600 acres and it’s beautiful lake is most prominent as many walking trails wind around it.  The park is great for picnics, sunbathing, hiking, nature walks, and just general exploration. In the winter…

  • Museums

    CT STATE POLICE Museum

    [wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] CT STATE POLICE MUSEUM State Police Mulcahy Complex 294 Colony Street, Building #7 Meriden, CT 06451 Open Fridays 12:30 – 3:30 PM Saturdays 12:00 to 4:00 PM I recently visited the new CT State Police Museum located in the State Police complex directly behind Midstate Hospital in Meriden, CT.  While there I was taken on a…