13-JUL-2014
North Pasture
Below the fire tower lies the North Pasture. It is often a good place to spot wildlife, like the black bear sitting up in the right center of this image, no doubt enjoying some wild raspberries. As black bears go, she is pretty impressive in size, although it's hard to appreciate from this long distance. I was glad for the distance, however, as there are three cubs - triplets, hidden away in the bushes surrounding her. I would have liked some family pictures, but fortunately I still retain some measure of good sense when behind the lens.
23-JUL-2014
Summer Storm
A summer storm about to sweep over the Pitcher Mountain fire tower.
When it hit, a ferocious wind tipped over my tripod. I caught it, fortunately, and ran for cover below treeline.
Fall Fashion
A wild blueberry bush, one of thousands, dressed in fall foliage
19-OCT-2013
Oasis
Always, it seems, there is water present on this rock at the top of the mountain.
01-SEP-2012
Sunrise
The rising sun breaks over the crest of Pitcher Mountain
Original size view recommended
Winter Glow
The setting sun spreads a glow on the snow between dormant blueberry bushes.
Frozen Berries
In three months these highbush blueberries will begin leafing.
In six months they will be heavy with wild blueberries.
Late November
First quarter moon and firetower as seen from the blueberry fields in late November.
Original view suggested
Highlanders
A trio of Scottish Highlanders, residents of Pitcher Mountain Farm.
Pitcher Mountain Farm
Pitcher Mountain Farm as seen from Bacon Ledge in Stoddard,
Pitcher Mountain and the firetower are hidden in the clouds on this overcast day.
Fittingly, the farm raises Scottish Highland cattle.
Crotched Mountain
Looking southeast toward Crotched Mountain
Moonset
The full moon setting in the west at sunrise, September 1, 2012
