Autumn Walk at Alcyon Park

I went for a walk yesterday alone, just me and my camera, at Alcyon Park in Pitman, NJ.


It was a beautiful day for a nature photo walk. I enjoyed every moment! Fall is my favorite time of year.

The colors are peaking just now in New Jersey. Perfect!








Even pealing tree bark is amazingly beautiful to me.



The squirrels were so active, collecting nuts and such.


This made me smile when I walked up the path and saw it. Thank you for leaving me this drawing, whoever you are!

I am always on a look out for that perfect picture. One that tells a story. One that moves me and touches my soul. So profound that it seems to stop time for me. It is such a beautiful moment when you see it and I did. As I turned the corner on the path I saw it!... and you will too...tomorrow. :)

Camden Waterfront {New Jersey Freelance Photographer}

My son Jacob and I volunteered to photograph the Light the Night Walk for the South Jersey chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society last Saturday evening. We got to Campbell's Field early so we went down to the waterfront to take some pictures.







The Camden Waterfront is a cool place for photography. Then, as I look over the rail, into the the river, this is what I saw.

Sad! We have to do better my friends!

Storybook Land - Egg Hardbor Twp, NJ

I took my mother and the girls to Storybook Land and we had a great time. This park is perfect for little ones ages 1 - 8. Much older and they probably would feel too old. I am glad I took them this year.
This is the largest coaster they have there. It was just the right size for my 7 year olds.


There are little houses and buildings based on storybooks that the children can explore.

The girls visited the North Pole. The pole is a literal pole of ice. How fun is that!

We ofcourse had to take a picture with Mother Goose, although she looks a bit scary looming so large.

Tyler Arboretum - Media, PA

Tyler Arboretum is a beautiful hidden away place in Media, PA. Worth the trip to find.

What a photographer's playground!!...






Don't forget to bring the children, they will enjoy it as much as you!
Running in the meadow maze was a favorite of my children.




The treehouses exhibit was another favorite. The treehouses exhibit is only there until September 27th, 2009 so you still have time to take a trip and enjoy them.

Washington Lake Dog Park - Washington Township, NJ

I have decided to do a review of local dog parks. First on my list is Washington Lake Dog Park in Washington Township, NJ.

This is a membership only park. You may register up to 2 dogs. The dogs must have a current rabies vaccination and proof of registration with your township. The cost is $10 per dog if you live in Washington Township and $20 if you live outside of the township.

The pros of this dog park:

• It has an area for smaller dogs and one for larger dogs.
• There are waste bags for you to clean up your dog's poo, if needed. These have been stocked each time I have been there.
• There is a water fountain for humans and dogs outside of the fenced area.
• Each fenced area is very large and spacious.

The cons of this dog park:

• It is heavily wooded. I witnessed a couple of dogs run into a tree while playing with other dogs.
• Because of it being wooded there is more of a chance of ticks.
• It is not free.
• I think there could be more bench seating provided.
• Dogs are not allowed in the rest of the park so you can not go for a walk outside of the dog park section with your dog.

This is the view walking up to the dog park section.

Here are the bags for picking up your dog poo and also of the water fountians.

I met this gentleman and his constant companion Patches.

Another dog I met at the dog park seemed to sit on the bench and just wait for her turn to have her picture taken.

If you see me at the dog park, say Hello and tell me you read the review on my blog!