Project: New Jersey

Pointing at Pennsylvania

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:05 -0700

Artist's Comments:This photograph was taken along the Delaware River between Riegelsville, NJ and Phillipsburg NJ, on January 5, 2007. The air temperature was unseasonably warm at 60-65 degrees and the water was quite cold, relatively speaking. The fog was isolated to about 10-20 feet above the water; the atmosphere was quite clear along the River Road and beyond.The model is my niece, Jenn; she's 21 and attends Lockhaven University in Lockhaven, Pennsyvania. She's studying to be a pharmacist. Jenn was visiting with me over her winter break when we took this shot.Shot with the Canon 5-D at ISO 200, f/3.2, shutter 1/640s. Minimal post-processing: a basic curves adjustment for contrast, some color balancing for tone.

Bizup Tree Farm

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:44 -0700

Part of my hopes when starting this site was to get people involved who do not consider themselves to be "pro photographers" - I wanted everyone to feel welcome. With that said I'm happy to add this image taken by one of my best friends who is becoming increasingly interested in photography. His family owns and operates one of the biggest Christmas Tree business in New Jersey, the Bizup Tree Farms. He took this shot while working last week. I wouldn't wait too long, all the good trees will be gone before you know it.

Millstone River, Late October

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:16 -0700

The peak colors have come and gone, but for a few brief weeks they were magnificent. It's shocking how fast the colors come and then go. Before you know it, the snow will be falling again, so keep your cameras close by.This shot was taken in Kingston, along the Millstone River. The colors were phenominal.

Fall Is Here

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:10 -0700

Fall is finally here in northern New Jersey. We dont have peak fall colors yet but it is probably only 8-10 days away. This is Lake Mohawk in Kittatinny Valley State Park, NJ. A gentle breeze, blue skies, mild chill in the air, the crackling sound of leaves on the ground - enjoy the spirit of autumn.Justin's Comments:Thank you for the great seasonal photo Ayash. Fall certainly has arrived, but these beautiful colors will be gone in a few short weeks so if you're planning on capturing them, you shouldn't delay!

Edge of the Swamp

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 06:07 -0700

I frequently pass by the Lord Stirling stables on the way to the Great Swamp and think that I should stop and get some photos of the horses one of these days.Basking Ridge, NJJustin's Comments:I spotted this image in the Project New Jersey Flickr pool and knew it would be perfect for the site. I want to get as many of these warm, summer photos up as I can before the snow photos start rolling in ;) Thanks for the beautiful image, Jim.

Sunset - East Creek Meadow

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 09:43 -0700

This beautiful tidal marsh is part of the East Creek system that empties into the the Hudson-Raritan Estuary. The marsh can be viewed from the Henry Hudson Trail in Union Beach. From this spot you can do some great birding, watch shipping traffic in the Bay, or admire views of NYC and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. More info on this threatened eco-system: http://www.nynjbaykeeper.org/geography/geography_rbc.php

Navesink River, Red Bank

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:33 -0700

Justin's Comments:Thanks for the submission Javier. This image appears to have been taken on the Navesink River in Red Bank, NJ. The Navesink river is actually an estuary, which is a semi-enclosed body of coastal water. Some quick research tells me that the coastal area along this river is one of the most affluent and expensive areas in the entire country.

Tracks and Fog

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:46 -0700

I grabbed this shot along the tracks of the Pascack Valley line of NJ Transit, in River Edge, NJ. I had been waiting for just a foggy day to wander around by the Hackensack river. On the way back to the car I came on this scene. Justin's Comments: Thanks for the beautiful shot Bob!

Flooded Pumpkins

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 11:31 -0700

After 8 days of rain, the pumpkin patch flooded. Justin's Comments: I found this image on Flickr several days ago, and was thrilled when Jackie decided to submit it for Project New Jersey. The temperatures are slowly dropping, and autumn is drawing near. I long for the days of sweaters, jeans, bright foliage, and of course pumpkins - what a beautiful time of the year. Thank you for sharing Jackie.

Snow Bench

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 06:57 -0700

New Jersey: land of extremes. Case in point: the weather. Blizzards in the winter, 100 degree heat waves in the summer... it's the best of both worlds. Little taste of everything.This photo is from the most recent major blizzard in February of this year, in the town of Ewing, at The College of New Jersey. Snow is one of those things that many people either love or hate, for whatever their reasons, but the thing I most appreciate about it is its ability to completely transform landscapes. It can make you totally reevaluate and see again once-familiar environments. And there's nothing quite like exploring a landscape of freshly fallen, untouched snow right after a major storm. I found these simple benches to be quite amusing, with their bread loaf-like mounds piled high, and completely pristine.Yea, that was quite a bit of snow...Justin's Comments:Brian is a good friend of mine, and I'm happy that he has taken part in this project. The day that this photo was taken, I actually remember running into Brian on campus, we were the only two fools wandering around with cameras in almost 2 feet of snow.