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Alfie, Do they bomb with the planes when it rains in the plains in Warren Grove? Yours, Bill

These photographs are so nice. It's a shame you guys hang up the hikes for the summer (but I understand why); the reports are fun to read and the photographers on-hand certainly understand how to capture the essence of the pines, their waters, and their beauty. Hurry up fall, eh, guys? Bill

Looking west from a newfound haven near Belleplain State Forest the past few dusks, resulting in a full hand of photos taken almost from the exact same spot, with slight adjustments for foreground and to the camera, including two zoom silhouettes -one of a seagull and the other a chirping...

Yeah, they're out. I got into a batch last Monday night in Wharton. It almost takes the fun out of it; next time I'll be better prepared. Bill

Thanks alot Bob, Scott and anybody else who has been able to have a hear of any of the posted recordings. I think the nicest thing anybody has ever said about these recordings were words by a friend from Connecticut who, understanding my appreciation for the sounds and places, for the...

I agree with Guy and Sue on this. Years ago, ticks and chiggers were rare in the pines. Gosh, the other night I was bombarded by deer and dog ticks. I stupidly went a little light on precautions and it's harder to see what's on you after dark, resulting with more removing of ticks than I...

Thanks for posting the MP3, Guy! I guess there is a story that goes along with this one. There's a lovely set of vernal ponds in Belleplain that I've visited and recorded at for a couple of years now. This year has been extra special, as the ponds have been hyperactive with crooning...

Only a few photos taken during another recording outing along the barren fringes last night. The weather front that brought all the rain was reluctant to clear and we got flashes of lightning, distant thunder, and wild, wild clouds (special effects superb due to the backlighting moon). Even a...

'muskin, Hmmm, after checking out your picture with your posts (avatar), I'd definitely call you the fastest, muddiest two-finger typist in NJ. :) Meanwhile, I think Gabe and you should have a two-finger type-off, to see who's champ. Nice herp photos, Chris! I'm joining Al tonight and...

Thanks, Chris. If I understand from Al correctly, you also visited the little bog system where the recordings you heard were made. Beautiful, beautiful location ... I wish I had spent hours there capturing the sounds, but it was a Sunday evening and all hands needed to be up the next morning...

I can't imagine doing the trail in a single day. That's quite an accomplishment. The first time I walked it, I was a whippersnapper and thought I was doing great by walking the length in four trips. Bill

Surreal :) I think I'll go upload some weird pictures. Bill

Some friends have pointed out a sense of plaintiveness (or melancholy) one gets when looking at some of the camera-to-eye photos of the frogs and toads. I have to agree. But, moreso, I get a feeling of vulnerabiltiy. The thumbnailed guy in the grass (there's a larger photo of him above)...

Thanks for the compliments, Folks. I returned, solo, to the scene of the weekend's photo/recording session ... mainly to apologize to the bullfrog for making him pose the other night. As you can see, he looked much more thrilled about being photographed tonight. The trip back to...

What could be better than heading for the pines (albeit, tonight, their southern fringe; Belleplain State Forest) at dusk, loaded with recording and photo gear, listening to the sounds and focusing down on the beauty. Below are a few of the photo results ... the diminutive spring peeper (four...

Aah, they should put me in front of a firing squad for playing with (some of) my photos. :) One can't help noticing that a good percentage of Horner's gallery are photographs of "pinelands meeting water" locations. That sure is where the magic happens. This guy is real good; a pro, for...

Congratulations, Guy! Your check is in the mail. Here's another guy that was out for a swim Friday night. Handsome, handsome, handsome. :)

This might be the most beautiful section of the trail. I like the section it sounds like you bypassed (by the camp), though, too -- as I keep poking in through the brush there to take in different perspectives of Skit Branch, which spreads out in fine fashion there. Bill

No apology necessary. I use a Canon Rebel XT. I take millions of photos with it. Occasionally I get lucky, and those photos get posted here. Tonight's "nocturnal" project was my first attempt at phrog fotography ... wait. Drat. Fhrog Potagraphy? Double drat! Frogatography? I give up...

In a way, you could have, Guy. The sky was magical. I decided to drive home by crossing over to Vermont and, quite surprised, took in the most beautiful site of the trip. Behind me sat the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, still covered in snow. In front of me were the Green Mountains of...