Monthly Archives: June 2014

Huyck & Potterskill Preserves, Rennselaerville & Rotterdam, NY 2014

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I ran down to Rennselaerville, NY, to hike around Huyck Preserve. Very beautiful falls, a neat park all-around. It was a gorgeous day for a hike and there was hardly anyone around. I’m still trying out my new 70-300MM lens and forgot to bring my 16-35MM so all of the pictures are ‘close’ :).

After going to Huyck Preserve I ran up to Rotterdam to see the Potterskill Preserve. The trails were a lot more rigorous and the falls were much more of a trickle. It was still a fun time and I enjoyed the 7mi loop. This time, I made sure to bring my 16-35MM :).

Enjoy the photos!

Chris W.

 

 

Chicago, Wisconsin and Traveling

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I spent some time in Chicago for work and ran out to Fabyan park – an old farm that has been turned into a park. They had a cool Japanese garden and a great view. I had a chance to run up to Mercer Wisconsin for a wedding and saw some very beautiful country. Surprisingly, northern Wisconsin is quite beautiful – who knew!? However, traveling in the spring and summer can be tough. The Chicago IL – Mercer WI – Rochester MN – ALbany NY trip had some weather challenges. Since it’s spring, bad weather can come out of nowhere and make life difficult, especially at an airport. I had a short layover at O’Hare turn into a very long layover due to a very large storm rolling through. Some hours and five gate changes later I was off 🙂

Enjoy the pictures!

Chris W.

Albany in the Spring 2014

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We’ve been enjoying the spring here in Albany. Lot’s of grilling in the parks and a little bit of hiking. We ran out to Utica to visit Matt’s Brewery – the place that makes Sanarac beer, my favorite beer! It was a very fun visit and had “Strange Flavor Chicken” at a local Chinese restaurant.  I also found a great spot to take photos of downtown Albany at night!

Enjoy the pictures!

Chris W.