Taughannock Falls

I enjoyed a day down in Ithaca this weekend. After snowshoeing with friends, I decided to travel over to Taughannock Falls ( pronounced Tuh-Ga- nick) to see how the ice has formed on it this year.  Taughannock has a lower trail which leads back to the falls, but it also has an observation point a little further up the road in which you can have a higher vantage point for the 215 foot drop. I decided to head to the observation area first.  I was lucky enough to get some shots of some hikers traveling along the lower trail…and then out onto the frozen water.  I love how these individuals provided the sense of scale of the falls.  Since it seemed the lower trail was open, I then went down to the lower parking lot to hike back myself.  I found a sign indicating  “DANGER-Trail Closed” and a policeman at ticketing all those hikers who had wandered up the trail.  I provided a  shot from Autumn to provide some comparison.

Taughannock Falls
Taughannock Falls
Taughannock Falls
Taughannock Falls
Taughannock Falls
Taughannock Falls
Taughannock Falls
Taughannock Falls
Taughannock Falls
Taughannock Falls
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Lessons from a Senior Dog

Nancy Kieffer

Working as a pet photographer as well as volunteering in a rescue, I have been blessed with getting to know a number of senior dogs. While I lost my Midnight at a young age, I was very fortunate to have Shamus with me for many years. Shamus was my clown, but boy did he know how to live! His wisdom grew as the years pressed on. I learned that each day spent with my senior dog was a lesson on the importance of living in the present, cherishing our bond and embracing our everlasting friendship.