Author: Andrew

A Father, Photographer and Computer Geek living in Chester County (PA).

My Photo Journal of images taken in Chester and Lancaster Counties, including Covered Bridges, Barns, Nature, Fine Art and Events. Images can also be found on VisitPA.com and ExplorePATrails.com.

Updated Website Look

Post author By Andrew
Post date December 20, 2013

It has been about two years, since I last updated the look of my website, and with the release of WordPress, they finally offered a template that caught my eye.

Yesterday, after doing a lot of reading, and backing up files, I upgraded my website to version 3.8.

I am happy to report that I did not have any issues with the upgrade, and now I’m just fine-tuning sections with some of the new features that are now offered!

So please take a look around, and if you see anything “odd”, or have any comments, please let me know!

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Tags Updates, Website, WordPress.com

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Fall in White Clay Creek Preserve

Post author By Andrew
Post date October 28, 2013

Water Flow Close-Up 149 - North Penndel Trail in White Clay Creek Preserve of Chester County, PA. — Water Flow Close-Up 149

Some images taken during a Fall visit to White Clay Creek Preserve in Southeast Chester County, near the Delaware border.

A drive through the woods

Water Flow Close-Up 149

Bridge across North Penndel Trail looking into Delaware

Looking into the colors – A Fall drive in White Clay Creek Preserve area of Chester County, PA.

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Looking down stream at the bridge

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I had a great walk along the Penndel Trail, which is on the Western side of the White Clay Creek (East Branch).

Hope you enjoy!

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Tags Autumn, Chester County, Fall, Penndel Trail, White Clay Creek, White Clay Creek Preserve

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Featured on Manfrotto

Post author By Andrew
Post date October 26, 2013

Creek Rd Tone Map 078 - The Fall colors along Creek Rd in Chester County PA. — Creek Rd Tone Map 078

I was very honored to find that one of my Fall captures had been selected by Manfrotto as a Featured Image on both Facebook and Google+!

Featured on Manfrotto - Facebook and Google+ — Featured on Manfrotto – Facebook and Google+

I can really and honestly say, that I could NOT have done it without you!

Thank you again!

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Tech Talk

Equipment Details

Canon XTi w/EFS 18-55mm
20 seconds f25 – ISO 100
Manfrotto 055 Carbon Fiber Tripod-Q90-3 Section (#055CXPRO3)
Manfrotto Midi Ball Head (#498)
Manfrotto Tripod Should Strap (#MB MSTRAP-1)
Manfrotto Compact QR Adapter (#MA323)
Manfrotto Accessory Plate (#200PL-14)

Tags #imaginemore, Facebook, Manfrotto

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A Fall walk in the Peacedale Preserve

Post author By Andrew
Post date October 24, 2013

Some images taken during a late Fall walk in the Natural Lands Trust’s Peacedale Preserve in Chester County, PA.

There was a weather front moving through while I was there, which allowed for some very interesting cloud and lighting conditions, and several times, I was able to see some Crepuscular rays.

Weather Clouds 024 – Peacedale Preserve

Weather Clouds 169 – Peacedale Preserve

Weather Clouds hdr 01 – Peacedale Preserve

At one point during my walk, I encountered a real old-timer.

In the middle of the Preserve, there is a huge beech tree, at is 3-4 feet in diameter, and easily several hundreds of years old!

I don’t think I have ever seen a monster like this!

I was also extremely surprised with all the wooly bear caterpillar that I encountered. (Predicting Winter Weather: Woolly Bear Caterpillars)

During my walk, I had to avoid walking on over a dozen of these critters!

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Tags Autumn, Chester County, clouds, crepuscular rays, Fall, Lightroom, Natural Lands Trust, Nik Software, Peacedale Preserve, Viveza, Weather

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Hunting for Fall Colors

Post author By Andrew
Post date October 21, 2013

Creek Rd Tone Map 107 - The Fall colors along Creek Rd in Chester County PA. — Creek Rd Tone Map 107

On Friday the 18th, I had a chance to drive around again looking for the Fall colors.

Here we are, over halfway through October, and there still is a fair amount of green still in the trees, but in other places, some of the trees are already bare.