Showing posts with label Poughkeepsie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Poughkeepsie. Show all posts

Jan 31, 2012

Mid-Hudson Bridge

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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On a recent visit to my hometown of Poughkeepsie, New York, I took some photos of the Mid-Hudson Bridge.
The Mid-Hudson bridge was originally constructed beginning in 1925 and the bridge opened in 1930, with then New York Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt (who became president in 1933) attending the opening ceremony.
Although it gets a good bit of traffic at rush hour times, in off-peak hours the bridge and surrounding riverside is largely populated by pigeons.
Caught this bird in flight heading toward the Mid-Hudson bridge from the old Poughkeepsie Bridge which used to be a railroad bridge, but has been converted into a walking bridge, The Walkway Over the Hudson. It was a bit too cold to go walking on when I was there in mid-January though.
Here's a slideshow with more photos of bridge and birds.


Jan 19, 2012

Backyard Deer

Thursday, January 19, 2012
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I've recently been back in the USA to deal with some family matters and have been staying in my Dad's house in Poughkeepsie, New York. Yesterday, I happened to notice some deer enjoying the grass in the backyard and took some photos. 

After shooting through a window and screen, I decided to risk going outside on the deck to see if I could get some better shots. Usually the slightest sound has these creatures bolting for the woods, but I managed to be quiet enough that they hung around a bit longer. 
Here's a slideshow featuring my new, temporary neighbors.

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