2015 Year in Review: Josh Friedman's Photographs

As I review some of my photographs from the past 12 months, I can't help but notice the number of bridges, pathways and reflections.   Perhaps some part of me was drawn to these subjects, as this was a year of transitions within our family: our two wonderful sons are growing into young men and they are a continuing source of joy and pride, our older son (Alex) graduated high school and started college, and my 91-year-old father passed away this past July (my parents had been married 66 happy years).  In retrospect, the bridges connect us to our past and future, while the pathways and reflections are indicative of a period of introspection and appreciation.

All of the images below were taken in either Pennsylvania, New Jersey or New York.  The majority of them are within 45 minutes of our home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. From the thousands of photographs I have taken during the past 12 months  I have chosen 27 favorites (thanks to my wife Cynthia for her much appreciated help in narrowing down the field). I am curious which images other folks like best. These and many more of my photographs can be seen at my online ETSY shop.  As we cross the bridge into 2016, I wish you all a year filled with peace, fulfillment and happiness.

Lake Afton and the Old Library,
Yardley, PA (Bucks County).

Broad Street and City Hall at Twilight,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Jersey Shore at Sunrise
Margate, New Jersey.

Roberto Clemente Bridge.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Washington Crossing Historic Park in morning fog,
Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

Sunrise Over Lower Manhattan, New York City
View from Jersey City, New Jersey.

Wildflowers at Sunrise,Point Pleasant, 
Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

The Chrysler Building.
Manhattan, New York City.

Frankenfield Covered Bridge in Spring.
Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

Dogwoods and Stone Fence
Yardley, Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

Autumn Leaves in Cabin Run,
Pipersville, Pennsylvania.

"The Point" at Night
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Bow Bridge in Spring.
Central Park, New York City.

Delaware Canal and Towpath,
Yardley, Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

Patterson Farm in Snow.
Yardley, Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

Philadelphia Skyline.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

New Hope-Lambertville Bridge in Morning Mist
View from New Hope, Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

Windows of Black Horse Tavern,
Newtown, Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

Yardley Railroad Bridge and Delaware River.
Yardley, Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

Fonthill Castle in Autumn.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan.
View from "DUMBO", Brooklyn, New York City.

Delaware Canal and Tow Path in Winter,
Yardley Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

High Rocks Visa, Ralph Stover State Park,
Pipersville, Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

Moravian Pottery and Tile Works,
Doylestown, PA. (Bucks County).

Philadelphia Skyline and Schuykill River Trail,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Lake Afton in Autumn,
Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Yardley Railroad Bridge and Delaware River
with Rising Moon.  Yardley, Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

Autumn in Bucks County, Pennsylvania: Landscape and Nature Photography

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”

Albert Camus

I love autumn in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  For photographers, there is so much to offer:  rolling hills, rivers, lakes, state parks, and historic architecture, all enhanced by the warm colors of fall.

I recently led an "Autumn in Bucks County" photography workshop.  We covered topics like exposure, composition, post-processing and HDR (high dynamic range) photography.  We spent one full day - sunrise to after sunset - in the field, photographing many of my favorite Bucks County locations. About a week later I got together with many of the participants to share and critique our images. Its always interesting to see how different people focus on diverse things in the same setting.  The group members had taken some really beautiful and creative shots.

With the exception of the Cabin Run Covered Bridge photograph (from October, 2014), I took all of the images below between late September, 2015 and November 1st, 2015 (the day of the workshop, when I took about half of these photographs).  That day, we started with the sunrise in New Hope, followed by several locations in Upper Bucks County: in Pipersville, we visited the Tohickon Creek, the Cabin Run Covered Bridge and surrounding area, and the High Rocks Vista section of Ralph Stover State Park.  After lunch, we visited the Fonthill Castle (Doylestown), the Frankenfield Covered Bridge (Point Pleasant) and ended with sunset views of the Delaware River from the Lumberville Footbridge (Lumberville).  For those interested in exploring Bucks County and taking your own photos, I have indicated the locations under each image.  

If you are interested in future workshops, please visit my Facebook page, HERE or email me at: Joshfriedmanphoto@gmail.com.  If you are interested in buying a print, please visit my online store, HERE.

Washington Crossing Historic Park in morning fog,
Washington Crossing, PA (9/29/15).

Lake Afton and the Old Library,
Yardley, PA (10/24/15).

Lake Afton, Yardley, PA.
(10/26/15).

Delaware Canal and Towpath,
Yardley, PA (10/27/15).

Delaware River and New Hope-Lambertville
Bridge, New Hope, PA (11/1/15).

Early Morning at the Tohickon Creek,
Pipersville, PA (10/6/15).

Morning at the Tohickon Creek,
Pipersville, PA (11/1/15).

Autumn leaves in Cabin Run,
Pipersville, PA (10/6/15).

Cabin Run, Pipersville, PA
(11/1/15).

Cabin Run, Pipersville, PA
(11/1/15).

Cabin Run Covered Bridge,
Pipersville, PA (10/7/14).

Covered Bridge Road,
Pipersville, PA (11/1/15).

Fallen Oak Leaf,
Pipersville, PA (11/1/15).

High Rocks Vista, Ralph Stover
State Park, Pipersville, PA (10/21/15).

High Rocks Vista, Ralph Stover
State Park, Pipersville, PA (11/1/15).

High Rocks Vista, Ralph Stover
State Park, Pipersville, PA (11/1/15).

Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, PA.
(11/1/15).

Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, PA.
(11/1/15).

The Driveway to the Fonthill Castle,
Doylestown, PA. (11/1/15).

Moravian Pottery and Tile Works,
Doylestown, PA.  (10/26/15).

Frankenfield Covered Bridge and
Tinicum Creek, Point Pleasant, PA  (11/1/15).

Twilight over the Delaware River,
seen from Lumberville Footbridge,
Lumberville, PA (11/1/15).

September Mornings in Bucks County, Pennsylvania: Landscape and Nature Photographs

I'm a big fan of September mornings in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  Temperatures are beginning to cool down and trees show the first hints of autumn.  Morning mist gives landscapes a delicately ethereal quality.  All of the images below are in Bucks County, during the first two weeks of September, 2015.

If you are interested in expanding your photography skills, I will be running a "Bucks County in Autumn" photography workshop (in the field) on Sunday, November 1st.  This should coincide with the peak of fall foliage, and we'll see Bucks County's beautiful rustic landscapes, iconic covered bridges, rolling hills, and more.  Details will be coming soon.  To learn more, follow me on FACEBOOK, or email me at: Joshfriedmanphoto@gmail.com.  To see more of my photographs, visit my WEBSITE or my ETSY SHOP.

Morning view from Calhoun Street Bridge
Morrisville, Pennsylvania.

New Hope-Lambertville Bridge in Morning Mist
View from New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Wildflowers at Sunrise,
Cafferty Road, Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania.

Window and Flower Box
Black Bass Hotel, Lumberville, Pennsylvania

Morning Fishermen on the Delaware River
Seen From Lumberville-Raven Rock Foot Bridge,
Lumberville, Pennsylvania.

Delaware River and Reflection
Delaware Canal State Park,
Virginia Forrest Recreation Area, Solebury, PA.

High Rocks Vista in Morning Mist,
Ralph Stover State Park,
Pipersville, Pennsylvania.

Frankenfield Covered Bridge,
Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania.

Rowers in Morning Mist on the Delaware River
Near the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge
View from New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Sweet Dumpling Squash at Styer Orchard,
Langhorne, Pennsylvania.

Morning Light at Delaware Canal State Park,
Virginia Forrest Recreation Area, Solebury, PA

Tohickon Creek,
Pipersville, Pennsylvania.