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View 266: Great Fall in the Woods

The name Taughannock comes from the Algonquian-speaking Lenni Lenape (Delaware) Indians, referring either to chief Taughannock or the word taghkanic (great fall in the woods) [Source Wikipedia]. I like the latter definition of Taughannock as you walk on a trail in the woods along a meandering creek to the … Continue reading

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Minimalist Photography

I came across the term Minimalist Photography this week on Google+.  Photographer Steve Johnson will be releasing a book this Spring covering the topic in depth.  He defines Minimalist Photography as not simply about taking a photograph of less. Minimalism is … Continue reading

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Ithaca Waterfalls Adventure

While I wait for winter weather to arrive in upstate New York, I thought I would share a few more photos from the Ithaca Waterfalls Adventure I took with Debbie of My Life in CNY and Andy Williams last month. … Continue reading

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View 253: Wells Falls

Ithaca, New York is known for its gorges and waterfalls.  Some are easy to get to like Ithaca Falls.  Others, like Wells Falls, takes knowledge of the maze of Ithaca roads which wind around the gorges, creeks and Cornell University. … Continue reading

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Watkins Glen Attractions

Watkins Glen State Park and Watkins Glen International (WGI) lie within five miles of each other at the southern end of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.  The state park features a magnificent natural gorge … Continue reading

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