Andy Arthur.
Taconic Crest Trail
on September 5, 2009.
A series of photos taken on hikes along the Taconic Crest Trail in Massachusetts, New York State, and Vermont. These are the pictures I took on that particular Saturday in September.
Related Fodder: White Rock and Snow Bowl.
Related Maps: Taconics.
Related Photos: New Lebanon, Taconic Crest Trail.
... locations of photos are estimates that were done using heads-up digitizing.
Hikers on the Taconic Crest Trail.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 29.57" W 73° 16' 35.98"
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Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Off White Rocks.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, Focal Length: 38mm.
Off White Rocks.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 33.46" W 73° 16' 30.11")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, Focal Length: 38mm.
Petersburgh Farm.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 33.46" W 73° 16' 30.11")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/7.1, ISO 400, Focal Length: 380mm.
Taconic Crest Trail.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 39.11" W 73° 16' 18.37")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/100 sec, Aperature: f/3.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 268mm.
Along Taconic Crest Trail.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 42.42" W 73° 16' 16.68")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Mount Raimer.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 42.42" W 73° 16' 16.68")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Raimer and the Pass.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Amazing Day. It was such an amazingly clear and beautiful day, looking out off of Smith Hill / White Rock at the Petersburgh pass.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 43.07" W 73° 16' 17.4")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, Focal Length: 38mm.
Route 2 Climbing the Mountain.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 43.07" W 73° 16' 17.4")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/7.1, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 380mm.
No Snow in Snow Hole. I looked deep in the snow hole, but at this time in early September, there was no snow to be found. Sorry kids!
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 44' 43.62" W 73° 16' 27.95")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/60 sec, Aperature: f/3.6, ISO 400, EV -6/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
The Snow Hole. Snow Hole in the Taconic is a cavern in the rock, deep in the woods that is legendary for holding snow late into the summer, long after the snow is melted from the surrounding areas.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 44' 43.62" W 73° 16' 27.95")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/60 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, Focal Length: 38mm.
Back in NYS. When your along the Taconic Crest Trail in New York State, it's usually marked with Blue NYSDEC markers. When you cross into Massachusetts, it's usually the white diamond markers. Same trail, different jurisdictions.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 44' 16.91" W 73° 16' 18.98")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/250 sec, Aperature: f/3.6, ISO 400, Focal Length: 268mm.
Evening on Mount Raimer.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 36.84" W 73° 16' 20.06")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/6.3, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 56mm.
Petersburgh Hills and Mountains.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 36.84" W 73° 16' 20.06")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -3/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Petersburgh Pass in the Evening. It certainly was pretty looking.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 36.84" W 73° 16' 20.06")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/6.3, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 159mm.
Ash Trees Along Trail. And hopefully not goners from the Emerald Ash boarer.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 33.28" W 73° 16' 25.03")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/50 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Muddy Area. This section happens to be in Massachussets, and under the control of Williams College / Hopkins Memorial forest, with the most delightful little bridges to cross the muddy section.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 31.51" W 73° 16' 26.65")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/60 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 400, EV -3/3, Focal Length: 67mm.
Trailer Farm. Along NY-2/Taconic Trail road.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 28.78" W 73° 16' 36.16")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/400 sec, Aperature: f/3.7, ISO 400, Focal Length: 380mm.
Mountains.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 28.78" W 73° 16' 36.16")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/6.3, ISO 400, EV -3/3, Focal Length: 105mm.
Looking Out Towards Albany.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 28.78" W 73° 16' 36.16")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/500 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, EV -3/3, Focal Length: 64mm.
On a Dark Background.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 28.78" W 73° 16' 36.16")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/200 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Golden Rod.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 28.78" W 73° 16' 36.16")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, Focal Length: 82mm.
Beauty.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 28.78" W 73° 16' 36.16")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/500 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, Focal Length: 38mm.
Landscape.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 27.44" W 73° 16' 37.6")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/500 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Setting Sun.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 26.51" W 73° 16' 37.67")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 80, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Mount Prospect.
Taconic Crest Trail on September 5, 2009. (N 42° 43' 22.73" W 73° 16' 38.39")
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/160 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
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— Article 14, Section 4 NY State Constitution