9/27/2025 - Rainbow Falls, Tug Hill State Forest

We were up in Lewis County to check out some fresh cider.  After, we were looking for something quick to do after and this wasn't all that far away so we decided to check it out.  Google Maps wasn't a whole lot of help getting there as it kept telling us to turn where there wasn't even a walking trail!  Using my link, it should put you in the lot where we parked.  From there, it isn't that far of a walk.  As you will see, there wasn't much water flowing so it wasn't the best sight to see.  I also wish there was a way to get to the base of the gorge to see it from there, perhaps some day I'll explore some more.

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/chess.departments.derailed
Site Notes: This is a hiking area though the trail is not a really difficult one.

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

9/20/2025 - Old Forge Area

We went for our fall drive a little early this year so the colors were a little muted and hadn't really changed much.  Still some wonderful views though.  After stopping in Old Forge itself, we considered going up to the Bald Mountain fire tower but the lot was full and we decided we likely didn't have time considering we needed to be home by a particular time.  We did head down the road past the parking area and found a little pond with some nice reflections.

As a side note, I've decided I'm not going to put so much detail in the notes for the pictures.  If you have a question on the settings used for one of the pictures, please add a comment to the post and I can fill you in.  I've just been thinking that some of the details don't really matter since there is always post-processing done on them, even if it is minimal.

In the village of Old Forge:

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

The little pond we found:

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

9/6/2025 - Letchworth State Park

We were looking for a different place and my wife suggested a dam that she had read about.  As we got closer, I realized that I had been there before and that we were close to Letchworth State Park.  For anyone who has never heard of this place, it is often called the Grand Canyon of the east.  I've only seen a small portion of it though it was more than we saw on this day.  My understanding is that there is a lot to do here, including a hotel!

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/variation.dispute.times
Site Notes: There are a lot of views that are accessible.

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 15:06; Focal Length: 25.5mm; Shutter: 1/320sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 15:07; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/500sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 15:14; Focal Length: 24.5mm; Shutter: 1/400sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 15:16; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/400sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 15:20; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 4sec; Aperture: f/22; ISO: 25

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 15:21; Focal Length: 25.5mm; Shutter: 1/2sec; Aperture: f/22; ISO: 25

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 15:25; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/60sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 15:31; Focal Length: 64mm; Shutter: 1/160sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 200

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 15:42; Focal Length: 58mm; Shutter: 1/60sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 200

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 15:42; Focal Length: 58mm; Shutter: 1/60sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 200

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 15:44; Focal Length: 59mm; Shutter: 1/100sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 200

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 15:44; Focal Length: 59mm; Shutter: 1/125sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 200

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 16:02; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/640sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100
Note: Inspiration Point

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Time: 16:08; Focal Length: 180mm; Shutter: 1/200sec; Aperture: f/5.6; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Time: 16:09; Focal Length: 180mm; Shutter: .4 sec; Aperture: f/32; ISO: 25
Note: My first long exposure with this lens.

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Time: 16:13; Focal Length: 280mm; Shutter: .4 sec; Aperture: f/32; ISO: 25

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Time: 16:14; Focal Length: 180mm; Shutter: 1/250sec; Aperture: f/5.6; ISO: 100