10/19/2025 - Seneca Mills Falls

Just a quick stop at a wonderful little waterfall on a warm fall day.  We were expecting some nice foliage but, as you will see, we were a little disappointed.  The short walk is very pleasant and easy.  We did attempt to find another waterfall on the creek but weren't successful.  I'm going to have to do a little more research on the area as I'm pretty sure there is at least 1 more.  We did go to the top of the falls to take a little different view.  The cloud cover made it a little difficult to get the exposure correct so this is a small post.

Parking Location: ///worry.stuffy.traitor
Site Notes: The trail is accessible with a good view of the falls.

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

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: The view upstream from the falls.

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

8/16/2025 - Copeland Covered Bridge

My wife decided she wanted to see something different.  The bonus with this is that there was also a waterfall.  It was an interesting place for sure.  I actually wouldn't mind going back when the area has had more rain so the flow is a bit stronger.  I found it interesting that the weight limit is "10 adults".

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/migrations.softest.bounced
Site Notes: Crossing the bridge is fully accessible provided you have something that can climb loose gravel at a slight angle.  It may be a little steeper than ADA compliance would require though.  The overview of the falls is completely accessible.  As a warning, there isn't a lot of parking.

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:40; Focal Length: 37mm; Shutter: 1/400sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:40; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/400sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:41; Focal Length: 46mm; Shutter: 1/30sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:46; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 2.5sec; Aperture: f/22; ISO: 25

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:50; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/60sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:52; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/125sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:54; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/50sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 13:59; Focal Length: 26.5mm; Shutter: 1/80sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:00; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/160sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:03; Focal Length: 24mm; Shutter: 1/10sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:04; Focal Length: 42mm; Shutter: 1/13sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Time: 14:07; Focal Length: 70mm; Shutter: 1/1000sec; Aperture: f/4; ISO: 100

7/5/2025 - Tibbetts Point Lighthouse

My wife asked to go for a ride because she was having a rough week and just wanted to relax so I took her to a lighthouse (one of her favorite things) that we hadn't been to yet.  It was a beautiful day so I took the front tops off the Wrangler so we could really enjoy the weather.  Turns out that you can't climb the tower because it is still an active beacon.  Yes, ships navigate by GPS now, but they told the Coast Guard that having the light.  So the Coast Guard agree to continue letting it run.  I could be wrong on the Coast Guard, but it is still active so they can't take a chance at someone accidentally cracking the lens.  There are 2 keeper houses here because this location also maintained the East Charity Shoal Lighthouse that is 5 miles away.  One of the keepers had to row out there every night with the oil to keep the light going!  What I find odd about it is that East Charity Shoal Lighthouse is in Canadian waters but was apparently maintained by US keepers.

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/negotiator.faded.grills
Site Notes: They've done a decent job making most everything fully accessible. You would only need something that can handle some rough grass.

Time: 14:31; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 49mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/1600 sec

Time: 14:33; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 64mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/640 sec

Time: 14:37; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 70mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/400 sec

Time: 14:43; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 47mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/1600 sec

Time: 14:48; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 24mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/2500 sec
Note: Way out there is East Charity Shoal Lighthouse

Time: 14:56; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/6.3; Exposure: 1/1600 sec
Note: And there it is!

Time: 14:56; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 180mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/5.6; Exposure: 1/1250 sec
Note: There is also a foghorn on the property though it isn't in use anymore.

Time: 15:02; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 31.5mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/2000 sec

Time: 15:03; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 70mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/1000 sec

Time: 15:03; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S;
Focal Length: 70mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/800 sec

Time: 15:08; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/6.3; Exposure: 1/1600 sec
Note: This would be Pigeon Island Lighthouse.

Time: 15:08; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/6.3; Exposure: 1/640 sec

6/20/2025 - Wolcott Falls

A warm day in which we were looking for an easy walk where it was a little cooler.  Since visiting last year, I've wanted to bring my wife to see it.  With the sun and clouds, it was truly difficult to get the settings correct for the long exposures that I really like.  I was able to get a few.

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/typing.distancing.saddens
Site Notes: Normally, a cart that can handle rough terrain may be able to get to the lower portion of the park.  With the heavy rains this year, the trail has some serious ruts from the runoff.  The view from the platform is fully accessible though.

Time: 12:00; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 55mm; ISO: 25; Aperture: f/22; Exposure: 1/2 sec

Time: 12:06; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 26.5mm; ISO: 25; Aperture: f/8; Exposure: 1/2 sec

Time: 12:07; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 26.5mm; ISO: 25; Aperture: f/22; Exposure: 1 sec

Time: 12:14; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 70mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/320 sec

Time: 12:15; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 47mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/500 sec

Time: 12:16; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 24mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/80 sec

Time: 12:16; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 70mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/80 sec

Time: 12:16; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 54mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/125 sec

Time: 12:19; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 24mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/250 sec

Time: 12:20; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 70mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/100 sec

Time: 12:24; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 59mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/800 sec
Note: This is from the viewing platform...

Time: 12:25; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 39mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/1000 sec

9/5/2024 - Ocean Point Beach

Our next stop, and my second to last post from our trip, was Ocean Point Beach.  Very quiet and secluded place that appears to be more focused on locals than tourists, which is really our kind of place.  It was recommended as a place to check out so we did and I'm glad.

Parking Location: woof.bulldozers.imprints
Site Notes: You can actually park right along the beach to see much of these views directly from your car.

Time: 10:46; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm
Note: This is one of the lighthouses we saw up close on the harbor tour, Ram Island Lighthouse.

Time: 10:47; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm
Note: I believe this to be the same boat we saw earlier in the day at Hendrick's Head Beach...

Time: 10:56; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 24mm

Time: 10:57; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; Focal Length: 70mm

Time: 11:00; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 11:08; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm
Note: Shocked I captured him, he was moving quickly!

Time: 11:11; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm

Time: 11:14; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm
Note: Look familiar?  They are back for the final 2 pictures of the post, this time catching a good wind!

Time: 11:16; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS;
Focal Length: 600mm