5/25/2025 - Around the House

Nice afternoon so I decided to do a little more practicing with the focusing knowledge I learned.  Seems to me that it paid off.  Just some quick pictures...

Time: 12:41; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 180mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/5.6; Exposure: 1/40 sec

Time: 12:43; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 180mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/5.6; Exposure: 1/800 sec

Time: 12:46; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 600mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/6.3; Exposure: 1/200 sec

Time: 12:49; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 600mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/6.3; Exposure: 1/320 sec

Time: 13:23; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 250mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/5.6; Exposure: 1/125 sec

Time: 13:24; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 300mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/6; Exposure: 1/160 sec

Time: 13:24; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 360mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/6; Exposure: 1/160 sec

5/16/2025 - Delphi Falls County Park

A wonderful little county park that's been under construction for the last couple of years.  The first phase of the project was to create a path to the upper falls.  The second phase was to rebuild the lower section of the park.  It took a lot longer than they expected but it's finally completed.

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/blurs.cared.seasonings

Site Notes: The redesign of this park has made the lower falls fully wheelchair accessible.  The first 3 photos are not fully accessible, the rest are.

Time: 19:57; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 24.5mm; ISO: 25; Aperture: f/22; Exposure: 2.5 sec

Time: 19:58; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 47mm; ISO: 25; Aperture: f/22; Exposure: 2.5 sec

Time: 19:59; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 51mm; ISO: 400; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/160 sec

Time: 20:03; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 24mm; ISO: 640; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/160 sec
Note: This view is fully accessible!

Time: 20:05; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 70mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/30 sec
Note: I like the reflection of the waterfall in the window...

Time: 20:06; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 70mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/25 sec

Time: 20:07; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 70mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/8 sec

Time: 20:08; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 70mm; ISO: 100; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/15 sec

Time: 20:08; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 50mm; ISO: 400; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/60 sec

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

Time: 20:12; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 65mm; ISO: 400; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/125 sec

Time: 20:14; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S; 
Focal Length: 24mm; ISO: 400; Aperture: f/4; Exposure: 1/80 sec

4/26/2025 - Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Got out for a drive to the south and west where the sun was supposed to come out sooner that at home.  It didn't happen but I was still able to get a few good pictures through the drizzle and high winds.  I think the high winds had a lot of birds sheltering.  The best thing was that my daughter went with me so I got to chat with her for a few hours.

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/imposes.riverbank.neuter
Site Notes: The main focus of the refuge is a driving "loop" where you can see many different species of birds right from your car.  In fact, there are only a few places where you are allowed to get out of your car.

Time: 12:45; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 510mm; ISO: 100; f-stop: f/6.3; Exposure: 1/125sec

Time: 12:47; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 600mm; ISO: 100; f-stop: f/6.3; Exposure: 1/125sec

Time: 12:49; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 600mm; ISO: 100; f-stop: f/6.3; Exposure: 1/160sec

Time: 12:50; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 600mm; ISO: 100; f-stop: f/6.3; Exposure: 1/125sec

Time: 12:51; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 600mm; ISO: 100; f-stop: f/6.3; Exposure: 1/125sec
Note: Seemed to be struggling a bit with the wind...

Time: 12:53; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 600mm; ISO: 100; f-stop: f/6.3; Exposure: 1/125sec
Note: A bit of cropping on this one...

Time: 12:59; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 370mm; ISO: 100; f-stop: f/6; Exposure: 1/125sec

Time: 12:59; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 280mm; ISO: 100; f-stop: f/5.6; Exposure: 1/160sec

Time: 12:59; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 350mm; ISO: 100; f-stop: f/6; Exposure: 1/160sec

Time: 13:24; Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRS; 
Focal Length: 600mm; ISO: 100; f-stop: f/6.3; Exposure: 1/60sec

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...