Monthly Archives: October 2012

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Boulder Field, Hickory Run State Park, PA.

This field was created during the last glacial age 20,000 years ago and is now a National Natural Landmark. Bedrock that was broken up from repeated freeze-thaw cycles and the movement of the glaciers deposited the boulders in the approximately 400 ft. wide x 1800 ft. long field. 

Even though the field looks flat, it is somewhat difficult to traverse, there are very few flat spots to step on and many of the smaller boulders aren’t stable. I almost lost my glasses to one of the crevasses between the boulders too. Luckily, I was able to retrieve them.

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For Laura’s project, “A Trip Through My Eyes”

I had this view all to myself for about an hour and a half a couple of days ago. 

With 17 million acres covered with a trillion trees and comprised of 108 different species, Pennsylvania comes alive with vibrant color every fall. Throw in a myriad of shrubs, weeds and brush and the fall colors break out with oranges, reds, yellows and browns along with the greens from evergreen trees.

As much as I love black and white photography, it never seems to do fall justice. Fall is probably my favorite season and even I can’t resist shooting it in color.

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Out of the Darkness

I participated in a 5K walk today that aims to raise awareness for suicide prevention.

Here is a quote from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website.

“In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 15 minutes, claiming more than 36,000 lives each year. It is estimated that an attempt is made every minute, with close to one million people attempting suicide annually. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. among adults 18-65, the second leading cause of death among teens and young adults, and individuals ages 65 and older account for 16 percent of all suicide deaths. This is a public health issue that does not discriminate by age, gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status.”

It doesn’t have to be that way, life is not hopeless and there are people who care and it is those that care that suicide hurts the most. Suicide hit close to home for my daughter and myself nine months ago when I lost my wife and my daughter lost her mom to mental illness and suicide. Suicide isn’t an answer to a problem, it’s a permanent end to a problem that can be solved and it scars those that are left behind.

http://www.afsp.org/

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