Tag Archives: ithaca

View 201: Beebe Lake at Cornell University

Beebe Lake on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York, was created back in 1828 to harness the hydro-power of Fall Creek. In 1898, the dam was raised another ten feet to bring the lake to the size it … Continue reading

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Treman Four Seasons

Getting close to when people who are working on the Four Seasons assignment (due December 28th) will be submitting their photos.  Got the first submission from Debbie of the Lower Falls in Treman State Park near Ithaca, New York. What … Continue reading

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Bridge of Hope Online Auction

A friend of mine who is a cancer survivor runs online auctions of items donated to her.  Last year a print of mine raised over $1,000 for her charity.  While I do not expect the same results here, I thought … Continue reading

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Waterfalls and the Neutral Density Filter

Last year when I showed you how I used neutral density filters for fireworks and daytime subjects, I mentioned I could not wait to try them on waterfalls in the Spring.  I took a trip down to Taughannock Falls State … Continue reading

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View 176: Ornithology

Ornithology – is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. The science of ornithology is unlike most disciplines.  Amateurs called Birders help scientists in location, breeding and population studies.  Bird watching accounts for millions of dollars in sales … Continue reading

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