4/13/2025 - Chittenango Falls State Park

On the way home from my failed trip to Fillmore Glen State Park, I decided to make another stop since I was driving by anyway.  Turned out to be a wonderful idea as I was able to get some really amazing pictures.

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/suggest.grumbling.stand
Site Notes: There is an overlook that is accessible, but all pictures on this post are either partway or fully down the gorge trail.

Time: 15:29; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 24mm; ISO: 100; F-Stop: 4; Exposure Time: 1/320s
Note: There is a landing partway down the trail...

Time: 15:31; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 45mm; ISO: 100; F-Stop: 4; Exposure Time: 1/40s
Note: Another landing along the way down...

Time: 15:35; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 24mm; ISO: 100; F-Stop: 4; Exposure Time: 1/320s

Time: 15:35; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 24mm; ISO: 25; F-Stop: 22; Exposure Time: .4s
Note: I'm not big on swapping the sky, but this one was really bad so I didn't have a choice.

Time: 15:41; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 24mm; ISO: 25; F-Stop: 11; Exposure Time: 30s
Note: Put on a ND filter on and what a difference, this is the actual sky!

Time: 15:43; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 24mm; ISO: 25; F-Stop: 11; Exposure Time: 30s

Time: 15:45; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 42mm; ISO: 25; F-Stop: 8; Exposure Time: 20s

Time: 15:49; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 24mm; ISO: 100; F-Stop: 4; Exposure Time: 1/400s
Note: A peek downstream from the bridge at the base...

4/13/2025 - Fillmore Glen State Park

A fair day so I decided to head out for some pictures.  Unfortunately for me, I read the site information wrong.  I thought it said all trails were open.  Apparently though, only 1 of the trails was open and it wasn't one that I wanted to attempt.  Still got a few pictures that were worth it after I figured out I that I didn't have a memory card in the camera...

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/orderly.supplements.anytime
Site Notes: These views are all accessible.

Time: 13:46; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 13:46; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 13:48; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: Odd place for a hydrant and it looks like it hasn't been used in many years...

Time: 13:50; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 13:52; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 13:53; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 13:54; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 13:57; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

3/15/2025 - Ithaca Falls

Our second stop for the day to honor my late friend.  Another that I've been to before but my wife hadn't.  A very strong flow so I couldn't safely get out to get a shot without branches in the way.

Parking Location:breath.economies.letter
Site Notes: The falls are visible from the bridge that crosses downstream from the falls.  The trail is not accessible though.

Time: 14:52; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 14:54; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 14:58; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 15:01; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 15:04; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 15:04; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: I just liked how black and white brought out the patterns a little more...

3/15/2025 - Buttermilk Falls State Park

After saying a final goodbye to a good friend, we thought the best way to honor him and his love of the outdoors by visiting a couple of waterfalls.  Though there was a little chill in the air, it was still a very nice day.  This was the first stop of the day.  My second time here but the first for my wife.  The trail was closed, but that is fine because I don't think either of us would have been able to handle the walk up.

Parking Location: rotate.safety.gent
Site Notes: These views are fully accessible.

Time: 12:16; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 12:26; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 12:34; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 12:36; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: Someone was looking for a different angle and is starting to think like a photographer...

Time: 12:40; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 12:40; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: More proof that she's thinking like a photographer...

3/9/2025 - Sydney

Just a couple of quick pictures of Sydney making sure the camera is ready for the pictures.  Did a little playing around trying to learn more on the autofocus so I can get better focus.  Had some issues last year.

Time: 13:20; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 13:21; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 13:27; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Time: 13:27; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S