Friday, October 28, 2016

Cushing Park and Farm Pond

Cushing Memorial Park and Farm Pond are adjacent recreational areas for enjoying nature, taking a brisk walk (or a slow one), rollerblading, biking, and/or running. Cushing is on the grounds of a retired military hospital. The hospital buildings no longer exist other than a small church and few small out buildings. Though Cushing Park has mile markers and a paved 1.5 mile loop, there's no path to walk or run all the way around Farm Pond. One can go partway, ... actually "across" Farm Pond, by walking (or running) along a "breakwater" near one end.

Good leaf color and a sunny day make for an unbeatable combination to enjoy a fall picture-taking session.



Moon Above


Often times, clouds make photos a lot more interesting than a solid blue sky. I was lucky to visit Cushing on such a day.


Sky Painting 1




Sky Painting 2




Color Mix




Sky Painting 3



Many Ring-billed gulls enjoy the scenery at Farm Pond.


Birds Over Pads




No Mid-Air Collisions




Path to Walk on Water




Tail Fan




Partner Flying





Flying into Color




Water Life




Entering Leaf Central




Reaching to the Sky




Park Bend




Complementary Colors




Turning Leaves




Direct Lighting




Patchy Clouds




Fall Beckons



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