Paintings and Drawings
Please enjoy this amazing selection of paintings and drawings highlighting the Great Swamp Watershed.
First place: Doreen O’Connor ~ Ancient Maple
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Alan Lewis ~ Footbridge at Ray Lake ~ Watercolor ~ 11×14 ~ $150 ~ In this painting I eliminated the detail of the trees and vegetation on the sides in order to focus on the cascading stream and the rocks it falls upon, while the bridge anchors the scene from the top. 
Alan Lewis ~ Island at Ray Lake ~ Watercolor ~ 11×14 ~ $150 ~ In this painting I placed less emphasis on the trees on the far side of the lake to better feature the trees and vegetation on the island, and their reflections. 
Alan Lewis ~ Reflections at Ray Lake ~ Watercolor ~ 11×14 ~ $150 ~ Painted plein air this summer, I positioned this composition with two trees on the sides and highlighted the vertical reflections. 
Alan Lewis ~ Stone Wall at Deer Lake ~ Watercolor ~ 11×14 ~ $150 ~ Painted plein air this spring, I set up this composition to have the stone wall frame the lake below. 
Amanda Epstein ~ Zaengle Preserve ~ Watercolor ~ 11.5×15.5 ~ $750 ~ I am thankful to the Friends of the Great Swamp for pointing out this beautiful view of the Donald and Ann Zaengle Preserve that was accessible from the road. It was a joy to paint. 
Amanda Lynne ~ Cardinals In The Snow ~ Mixed Media ~ 17.5×15.5 ~ $225 ~ The cardinals that visit the Great Swamp, and those that visit my backyard feeder always seem like visiting royalty to me. The contrast of their color against the snow is particularly striking. 
Amanda Lynne ~ Marbled Monarch ~ MixedMedia ~ 14×17 ~ $400 ~ This piece is part of my WILDLIFE series, which features endangered and threatened species. 
Amanda Lynne ~ The Goldfinch ~ Mixed Media ~ 19×13 ~ $400 ~ The goldfinches that flit through the swamp sparkle in the sun like specks of gold. Their vibrant color is always a surprise that takes my breath away. 
Cynthia Katz ~ Native River Birch ~ Mixed Media ~ 9×12 ~ $275 ~ The peeling bark of the birch trees intrigued me. So I highlighted them for this painting. 
Cynthia Katz ~ Wildflowers ~ Mixed Media ~ 12×16 ~ $325 ~ There’s a great variety of wildflowers that grow on the hillside. I chose to include: Queen Anne’s Lace, Chickory, Clover Purple Flowers, Fleabane – tiny daisies, and a few others. 
“Cynthia Katz ~ Winter day with ducks ~ Mixed Media ~ 9×12 ~ $275 ~ The challenge was to capture how bleak and chilly the day was in the swamp, with ducks going about their “ business as usual.” Wingdale, NY, Feb. 25, 2023, reference photo by Ken Luhman with his gracious permission. “ 
Daisy de Puthod ~ Mistover View ~ Oil ~ 20×35 ~ $1600 ~ Mistover view was started on location, en plein air a few years ago, finished later this year in the studio. Beautiful view with exciting skies that changed all the time.” 
Daisy de Puthod ~ Quiet Launch ~ Oil ~ 12×24 ~ $1200 ~ Quiet Launch was started on location, en plein air, with my friend Doreen O’Connor and finished later in the studio. The location of the scene is at the end of Marble Road, the Great Swamp Canoe/Kayak Launch.” 
Diane Baresich ~ Morning Light at Oblong 2023 ~ Acrylic ~ 9×12 ~ $220 ~ Patterns in the water and reflections from the sky drew me to pause my morning walk at the Oblong Land Conversancy. View from the Maybrook Rail Trail just off Routes 292 and 55. 
Donna Castelluccio ~ Peace ~ Mixed Media ~ 12×24 ~ $125 ~ Impression of the swamp in all seasons. Mostly fabric collage, birch bark canoe, a frog and ladybug if you look close… 
Doreen O’Connor ~ Ancient Maple ~ Acrylic ~ 12×14 ~ $250 ~ Painted en plein air in Wingdale within the Swamp watershed. This beautiful old tree is on my yard in Wingdale. I am new to the property and can’t wait to see it in autumn colors. 
Doreen O’Connor ~ Loosestrife ~ Acrylic ~ 11×14 ~ $300 ~ Loosestrife is a highly invasive plant but it provides pollen for many insects and fills August low areas with beautiful magenta color. 
Doreen O’Connor ~ Sugar Water ~ Acrylic ~ 11×13 ~ $300 ~ At a Frogs paint out at my house in Wingdale, I couldn’t resist getting a close up of the hummingbirds at my feeder. 
Doreen O’Connor ~ Sun Glow ~ Acrylic ~ 11×13 ~ $250 ~ Painting at Ray Lake in Pawling, the brilliant yellow green of sun on grass and leaves was a challenge I had to try. 
Georgine Honohan ~ A Bend in the River ~ Watercolor ~ 12×16 ~ $275 ~ Painted thinking about the peace and freshness that the Great Swamp offers to all who visit. I remembered many happy hours deep in the Swamp in a canoe, soaking up the sparkle of the water the lush green plants and the surprising joy of spotting the wildlife. 
Georgine Honohan ~ Afternoon in a Kayak ~ Watercolor ~ 11×14 ~ $250 ~ Painted thinking about the peace and freshness that the Great Swamp offers to all who visit. I remembered many happy hours deep in the Swamp in a canoe, soaking up the sparkle of the water the lush green plants and the surprising joy of spotting the wildlife. 
Georgine Honohan ~ The Great Swamp near Patterson ~ Watercolor and Ink ~ 11×14 ~ $250 ~ Painted thinking about the peace and freshness that the Great Swamp offers to all who visit. I remembered many happy hours deep in the Swamp in a canoe, soaking up the sparkle of the water the lush green plants and the surprising joy of spotting the wildlife. 
Gretchen Hoffmann Abene ~ Ten Mile River Webatuck ~ Mixed Media Pastel Digital Painting ~ 12×18 ~ $650 ~ “Ten Mile River” has held my fascination since re-locating right smack in the middle of the Great Swamp about 40 years ago. Ten Mile River in early August is the focus of my painting which began as a Pastel painting of this lovely spot just beyond the Webatuck bridge. I finished the painting digitally in Procreate and had it printed on aluminum. How wonderful it is to have been able to explore these historical surroundings as an artist/painter. 
Jeanne Plekon ~ Deer Pond Farm Woods ~ Oil ~ 16×20 ~ $700 ~ I returned 4 mornings to study the relationships of near and far greens and golds, at Deer Pond Farm, Connecticut Audubon Society. 
Jeanne Plekon ~ Great Hollow View Thru Trees ~ Oil ~ 8×10 ~ $250 ~ Another cloudy day, spent at Great Hollow, studying the pattern of two different tree’s branches and leaves, and the distant hill. 
Jeanne Plekon ~ Ray Lake Late Afternoon ~ Oil ~ 11×14 ~ $450 ~ Studying the last sunshine of the day on the mid-ground while the rest of the scene starts fading to darkness, at Ray Lake, Pawling. 
Jeanne Plekon ~ The Red Door ~ Oil ~ 11×14 ~ $450 ~ Attracted by the red door surrounded by vines, backdrop of the house from the 1800’s, at Ray Lake, Pawling 
Jennifer Leibnitz ~ Fall Day ~ Digital Painting ~ 11×17 ~ $50 ~ Patterson Environmental Park is very special to me. I love to kayak on the swamp and my mom and I walk our dog here often. Autumn is my favorite time of year with the change of the leaves and the cool crisp air. It’s always exciting seeing wildlife on the swamp, especially the great blue heron. 
Joann Zwolski ~ Standing Tall ~ Watercolor-Pencil ~ 11.5×9.5 ~ $125 ~ When I was at the Great Hollow Preserve, the trees spoke to me. There was an abundant amount of trees that were standing strong and beautiful. I painted them again and again. 
Joann Zwolski ~ Tree at Great Hollow ~ Watercolor-Pencil ~ 11.5×9.5 ~ $125 ~ When I was at the Great Hollow Preserve, the trees spoke to me. There was an abundant amount of trees that were standing strong and beautiful. I painted them again and again. 
Joann Zwolski ~ Tree Chorus ~ Watercolor-Pencil ~ 11.5×9.5 ~ $125 ~ When I was at the Great Hollow Preserve, the trees spoke to me. There was an abundant amount of trees that were standing strong and beautiful. I painted them again and again. 
Kathleen Davis ~ Winter Landscape I ~ Watercolor ~ 12×16 ~ $200 ~ I painted this watercolor on location (Lakeside Drive) where I was living during the time. The evergreen trees interspersed with horizontal bands of tall golden-bronze wetland plants against the snowy fields appealed to me. Available in 16″x20″ full color quality print for $50. 
Kathleen Davis ~ Winter Landscape II ~ Watercolor ~ 12.5×17 ~ $300 ~ I painted this watercolor from a photo I took along Lakeside Drive overlooking the Umshied property. The white of the snow in contrast to the swath of tall golden-bronze wetland plants with evergreen trees in the background and snowy road in the foreground created a beautiful landscape that I tried to capture. Available in 16″x20″ full color quality print for $50. 
Laura Gould ~ Ray Lake ~ Oil ~ 9.5×13 ~ $400 ~ After a summer of blistering heat and sometimes smoke filled skies this was such a beautiful day at Ray Lake. We were blessed with a light breeze and clear skies. 
Lynn Slonaker ~ Island Wildflowers ~ Gouache ~ 9×12 ~ $225 ~ Abundant wildflowers on the island and around the lake 
Lynn Slonaker ~ Quiet Sentinel ~ Gouache ~ 6×8 ~ $175 ~ Beautiful old tree at the end of Ray Lake 
Lynn Slonaker ~ Reflecting on Blue ~ Oil ~ 8×8 ~ $350 ~ Incredible color and reflections of this Great Blue Heron at the pond on Cook’s Farm 
“Lynn Slonaker ~ View from Doreen’s ~ Gouache ~ 8×8 ~ $250 ~ Beautiful long view of fields and wildflowers in Wingdale” 
Marion Comins ~ BarnOwl ~ Colored Pencil ~ 16×20 ~ $450 ~ This work represents a bird that is found in the Great Swamp and is a composite from photographs that I have taken, as well as researched pictures. 
Marion Comins ~ Kestrels ~ Colored Pencil ~ 15×19 ~ $500 ~ This work represents a bird that is found in the Great Swamp and is a composite from photographs that I have taken, as well as researched pictures. 
Marion Comins ~ Osprey with young ~ Colored Pencil ~ 14×17 ~ $500 ~ This work represents a bird that is found in the Great Swamp and is a composite from photographs that I have taken, as well as researched pictures. 
Marion Comins ~ Raven ~ Colored Pencil ~ 15×19 ~ $500 ~ This work represents a bird that is found in the Great Swamp and is a composite from photographs that I have taken, as well as researched pictures. 
Mark Rosengarten ~ Mother And Child ~ Oil ~ 16×20 ~ NFS ~ Two deer bask in the early morning sunlight through winter grass. 
Mark Rosengarten ~ Oh Deer! ~ Oil ~ 16×20 ~ $800 ~ A mother and her child enjoy a balmy spring morning together. So much to teach in so little time. 
“Mary Ann Taormina ~ A Walk in the Woods ~ Watercolor ~ 9×12 ~ $100 ~ “The woods are lovely dark and deep”. Robert Frost. I became mesmerized when sun shined through the foliage and branches and plays tricks on my eyes at Clough Preserve on Farm to Market Road in Patterson NY.” 
Mary Ann Taormina ~ Putnam Sunset ~ Watercolor ~ 9×12 ~ $100 ~ The sunset paints the sky with pink, purple and yellow over the field on Farm to Market Road in Southeast, NY. It is a time to rest, dream and reset for the next day. 
Mary Ann Taormina ~ The Lonely Tree ~ Watercolor ~ 14×10 ~ $100 ~ A lonely tree, deep in the woods near the Ice Pond in Southeast, NY. The old sturdy tree stands tall. Its branches reach for the light as its roots anchors it securely to the earth. 
Mary Ann Taormina ~ Winter Day ~ Watercolor ~ 9×12 ~ $100 ~ Where the Great Swamp meets the Bog Brook Reservoir on a winter day. A gentle wind passes through the bare branches as the tree quietly prepares its buds for the coming spring. Sleeping, waiting, preparing. 
Maureen Sullivan ~ Kayak Launch ~ Watercolor ~ 10×14 ~ $100 ~ At Patterson Environmental Park there is a beautiful kayak launch site of the Great Swamp. Inspiring, because of it’s peaceful, lovely, tranquility. 
Patty Richardson ~ “Babylon” Pine-Bough ~ Oil Pastels ~ 12×15 ~ $150 ~ I took the inspiration for this contour drawing from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (circa 600 BC). —Built near the present day city of Hilah, Iraq. The Hanging Gardens name is derived from the Greek word “overhanging”. 
Paul Kmiotek ~ Black-capped Chickadee ~ Pen and Ink ~ 5×7 ~ $125 
Paul Kmiotek ~ Firefly ~ Pen and Ink ~ 5×7 ~ $125 
Paul Kmiotek ~ Ruby-throated Hummingbird ~ Pen and Ink ~ 5×7 ~ $125 
Paul Kmiotek ~ White-breasted Nuthatch ~ Pen and Ink ~ 5×7 ~ $125 
Rebecca Ruyack ~ A Place to Rest ~ Acrylic ~ 6×8 ~ $100 ~ A cabin in the serene quietude of winter at Ciaiola Conservation. In the midst of my painting at Ciaiola Conservation, I envisioned the cabin as a peaceful refuge, a place to find solace and shelter from the winter’s embrace. 
Rebecca Ruyack ~ Patterson Beach ~ Acrylic ~ 10×10 ~ $125 ~ The swamp at Patterson Environmental Park holds a special place in my heart. Growing up near this swamp, it was a cherished spot where I spent countless moments with family, friends, schoolmates and pets. We fondly call this spot the “Patterson Beach,” our local tourist attraction. 
Rebecca Rabinowitz ~ Autumn Near The Ice Pond ~ Acrylic ~ 20×20 ~ $1200 ~ Autumn light and color enjoying the pinks in the distant hills and rich oranges of leaves and purple blue shadows. This painting is a lesson of warms and cools and capturing light. Painted outside in nature. 
Rebecca Rabinowitz ~ Rose Of Sharon ~ Watercolor ~ 18×20 ~ $950 ~ I am awed by the Rose Of Sharon’s bright fuschia and magenta blossoms and sturdy stems. The joy and struggle is painting the light setting from behind. Painted outside in nature. 
Sharon Nakazato ~ Deer Pond Farm Summer Light ~ Mixed Media ~ 15×18 ~ $375 ~ The light through the trees was almost blinding that early morning. 
Sharon Nakazato ~ Fall Coming to Thunder Ridge ~ Mixed Media ~ 16×19 ~ $375 ~ The lawn was so in-your-face green against the somber and fiery trees leading back across the mountain to Thunder Ridge. 
Sharon Nakazato ~ Ray Lake Summer Colors ~ Mixed Media ~ 14×17 ~ $375 ~ The red pines seemed to march up the path through the multicolored foliage toward the meadow. 
Sharon Nakazato ~ The Red Bridge ~ Mixed Media ~ 11×18 ~ $375 ~ Trying to capture the intensity of color toward a certain dusk at Green Chimneys. 
Susan Hennelly ~ Little Pond ~ Watercolor ~ 27×21 ~ $400 ~ Plein Air at my farm on Chestnut Ridge, Dover. 
Susan Hennelly ~ Snake & Heron ~ Watercolor ~ 20×16 ~ $300 ~ Inspired by “friends” who live in the Great Swamp. 
Tom Bisogno ~ Ferns at Ice Pond Woods ~ Oil ~ 36X36 
Tom Bisogno ~ Red Maple at Ice Pond ~ Oil ~ 36X36
Photography
Please enjoy this amazing selection of photography highlighting the Great Swamp Watershed.
First place: Claudia J Griswold ~ Peek-a-Boo Owls
Contact us at info@frogs-ny.org if you would like to purchase any of the photography shown.
Slideshow of all Photographs
Alice Lynn ~ Misty Morning, East Fork of the Croton River ~ Photograph ~ 12×18 ~ $150 ~ On my early morning walk along the East Branch of the Croton River where it flows into Diverting Reservoir below the Village of Brewster, I greet our nesting swans through the rising mist. Early Spring 2023, Brewster, NY 
Alice Lynn ~ Raptor, Croton River ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ $75 ~ Native American culture tells us that when a Red-Shouldered Hawk visits you the bird is communicating a message to always look forward, envision your path ahead, change is coming, prepare for a greater role in life, your dreams will come true. Autumn 2020, Town of Southeast 
Alice Lynn ~ Reservoir Footpath ~ Photograph ~ 16×20 ~ $175 ~ In 2014 the Diverting Reservoir Trail opened to the public thanks to the efforts of Boy Scout Troop 440 who dreamed of this beautiful trail, cleared it and maintain it to this day. I’m so grateful to the Scouts for their vision giving us all access to this peaceful haven. October 2020, Town of Southeast 
Alice Lynn ~ Sunrise From the Footbridge ~ Photograph ~ 12×18 ~ $150 ~ On the foot bridge over the peaceful East Branch of the Croton River on a perfect spring morning greeting the new day. May 2023, Brewster, NY 
Anya Champion ~ Stone Church ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ $300 ~ The photo was made with the panorama feature. I found the picture spot when I noticed the light spots on the rock. 
Astri Teal ~ Slipper in the Sun ~ Photograph ~ 4×4 ~ $130 
Astri Teal ~ The Infinite Garter ~ Photograph ~5×7 ~ $150 
Bella Dalton-Fenkl ~ DeKays Brown snake on the Boardwalk ~ Photograph ~ 10×8 ~ $200 ~ My first time photographing a DeKay’s! Screws in the bridge crossing Swamp River give a sense of scale, and despite how small this snake is, it is a full-grown adult. I love the heart-shaped mark on the head and the sun bringing out the red tones in its brown scales. 
Bella Dalton-Fenkl ~ Fan shaped Jelly Fungus ~ Photograph ~ 10×8 ~ $200 ~ Another photo from the Swamp River boardwalk. Macro shots of fungi are often favorites of mine. I find the differences in texture between the boards and the jelly-like surface of the fungus fascinating, and the shapes of the fungus resemble hands reaching up out of the swamp below. 
Bella Dalton-Fenkl ~ Green Frog ~ Photograph ~ 10×8 ~ $245 ~ This frog leaped onto the side of the trail in Clough Preserve, then waited to have its portrait snapped. I love the subtle blue highlights on its wet body as it reflects the sky above, and the way it’s pressed up against the leaf as if it’s holding a bouquet. 
Bella Dalton- Fenkl ~ Slightly Musical Conehead ~ Photograph ~ 8×10 ~ $200 ~ This katydid has the swagger of a mustache-twirling cartoon villain. I also appreciated how its bright green body looks so much like the tall grass in the background. This was also taken at Swamp River. 
“Carlos Passi ~ Globe Thistles in the Eyes of a Bee ~ Photograph ~ 10×10 ~ $125 ~ Bees are trichromatic, with three types of color receptors in their eyes. These photoreceptor cells are sensitive to ultraviolet (UV), blue, and green wavelengths of light. This allows bees to see a range of colors beyond what humans can perceive. They are especially sensitive to UV light, which is invisible to humans. Bees have a relatively limited color spectrum compared to humans. They are thought to be unable to distinguish between red and certain shades of orange and yellow, as these colors appear somewhat similar to them due to their limited red sensitivity. (Taplow Blue Globe Thistle – Echinops bannaticus)” 
Carlos Passi ~ Honeysong at Ray Lake ~ Photograph ~ 10×10 ~ $125 ~ The Honeysong Purple Stokes Aster (Stokesia), with its resplendent violet blooms is a burst of color in the garden that evoke both tranquility and vibrancy. This perennial is a native North American wildflower with flowers that can grow to a size of up to 4 inches wide that attract bees and butterflies to its nectar. The Honeysong is a reminder that nature’s palette is as diverse as it is beautiful, and that a single flower can display grace and elegance in the great outdoors. 
Carlos Passi ~ Thomas at Ray Lake ~ Photograph ~ 12×18 ~ $500 ~ Nestled amidst the pristine beauty of Ray Lake, Thomas finds his muse, his canvas, and his peace. With a palette of colors mirroring the surrounding landscape, he captures the essence of nature through his brushstrokes. As he paints plein air, he immerses himself in a world where the boundaries between artist and landscape blur, where the serene beauty of nature is translated onto canvas, and the soul finds solace in the embrace of the great outdoors. 
Carlos Passi ~ Woods’more? ~ Photograph ~ 10×10 ~ $125 ~ Nature’s artistry often offers delightful surprises, and these forest-floor fungi, with their sweet resemblance to a favorite treat, serve as a gentle reminder of the enchanting wonders that can be found beneath the canopy of the woods. This time, a whimsical sight—a cluster of white mushrooms that evoke the delicious nostalgia of s’mores. (Stump Puffball – Lycoperdon pyriforme) 
Claudia J Griswold ~ Peekaboo Owls ~ Photograph ~ 18×22 ~ $200 ~ I have never seen an owl that close up, no less two juveniles. They were as curious about me as I was about them. We spent a short spell together, before they flew off further into the Great Swamp In Patterson. 
Claudia J Griswold ~ Eagle ~ Photograph ~ 18×22 ~ $200 ~ This mature Bald Eagle was surveying Cranberry Mountain WMA in Patterson. I hoped it would hunt and return with prey. The area is very diverse but it was amazing to see this majestic raptor perched waiting to fly off to defend its territory or hunt. 
Claudia J Griswold ~ Green Heron Courting ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ $125 ~ This pair of Green Herons were in very dense vegetation along the shore of Little Pond. Difficult to find a clear view, the noise spooked them. They flew unto this log and I had my shot. I will definitely be back as it is very serene. 
Claudia J Griswold ~ Raging Falls ~ Photograph ~ 18×22 ~ $200 ~ “Tucker’s Run Falls” were raging after heavy rains at Great Hollow Nature Preserve. Soaked ground made an easy hike more challenging. Upon my arrival, sunlight was streaming thru the canopy, illuminating the fallen log in a “Z”, standing for “Zen” which was exactly how I was feeling. 
Donna Castelluccio ~ Get Over It ~ Photograph ~ 12×24 ~ $100 ~ Photo of bridge near Ray Lake on Douglas property. Printed on canvas, branch with rope for hanging. I love to follow paths and cross bridges. 
Don Turner ~ Arrowhead Flower Stalk ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ $85 ~ The arrowhead flower stalks stand out spectacularly against the dark green and shadowed dense foliage in the wet areas of the marsh. The entire plant is a food source for beavers, muskrats & even porcupines. Native Americans also harvested the tubers to eat. Appalachian Trail Boardwalk, Pawling, NY. 
Don Turner ~ Duck Soup ~ Photograph ~ 14×11 ~ $85 ~ To be honest I don’t recall why I took this photo. Probably some vague notion of an abstract image of sorts. But when I recently reviewed the photos from this outing, the “duck head” jumped right out at me. The current in the Swamp River formed this serendipitous image in this mass of algae soup. Hence the title: “Duck Soup” (With apologies to the Marx Brothers & Margaret Dumont). Appalachian Trail Boardwalk, Pawling, NY. 
Don Turner ~ Sensitive Fern & Duckweed ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ $85 
Don Turner ~ Spotted Joe-Pye-Weed Bloom ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ $85 ~ The subtle pink of the simple Joe-Pye-Weed buds contrasts beautifully against the green of the leaves. The buds open shortly to host a variety of butterflies, bees & other pollinators. Appalachian Trail Boardwalk, Pawling, NY. 
Julie Toscano ~ Spring High Water ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ $75 ~ Early May 2023: after heavy rains, the water level at the Green Chimneys launch area was so high that you couldn’t access the footbridge. Trees were fresh green. Beautiful day for a kayak trip up the river! 
Justin P Goodhart ~ Dew Glint, Cat Rocks ~ Photograph ~ 16×20 ~ $147 ~ Looking down from Cat Rocks, like the sparkle of a billion diamond flecks shining through the morning mist. The newly bare trees still found a way to show off. 
Justin P. Goodhart ~ Double Sunshine ~ Photograph ~ 16×20 ~ $147 ~ There’s nothing quite like autumn colors reflecting in the water with some morning fog. Sipping coffee in my kayak and watching the sunrise over the Great Swamp is one of life’s greatest joys. 
Karen Golden ~ Painting Leaves II ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ $100 ~ Along the Rail Trail 
Karen Golden ~ Painting Leaves III ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ $100 ~ Along the Rail Trail 
Karen Golden ~ Tree Root ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ $100 ~ Along the Rail Trail 
Lillie Muscente ~ Bare Reflection 1 ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ Patterson Environmental Park 
Lillie Muscente ~ Bare Reflection 2 ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ Patterson Environmental Park 
Lillie Muscente ~ Birch Lake ~ Photograph ~ 11×14 ~ Patterson Environmental Park 
Linda Horton ~ Monster Log Face ~ Photograph ~ 8×10 ~ $125 ~ Kayaking from Wingdale in the Great Swamp last spring this face appeared with the clouds in a tree stump in the mist! 
Linda Horton ~ Great Blue Heron Condos ~ Photograph ~ 8×10 ~ $125 ~ Kayaking from Wingdale in the Great Swamp in a secluded area the trees were full of heron nests a sight to behold from the water level. 
Linda Horton ~ Sunning Turtle ~ Photograph ~ 8×10 ~ $125 ~ While kayaking from Green Chimneys this spring in the Great Swamp this turtle was sunning itself on a log, others jumped in the water before I could snap the camera. 
Linda Horton ~ Turtle on Fall Log ~ Photograph ~ 8×10 ~ $125 ~ While kayaking from Wingdale in the Great Swamp last fall this turtle posed. 
Linda Hubbard ~ Autumn in the Swamp ~ Photograph ~ 16 x 20 ~ $175 ~ The sunlight on the swamp grass with the emerging autumn colors in the background… reminds us that even the mundane can be beautiful. 
Linda Hubbard ~ Waiting ~ Photograph ~ 10×10 ~ $85 ~ Love the little birds in the swamp that patiently wait for dinner to come by. 
Linda Hubbard ~ Like My Hair Do? ~ Photograph ~ 10×10 ~ $85 ~ This green heron at Wimisink in the evening light seems to be showing us his beautiful colors.. and his great hair do! 
Linda Hubbard ~ Winter Cattails ~ Photograph ~ 16 x 20 ~ $175 ~ Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder…. even the cattails at the end of their cycle are beautiful. 
Patty Richardson ~ Raven’s Nest ~ Photograph ~ 15×26 ~ $300 ~ To the indigenous people of the NorthWest Coast, the story of “Raven” brought forth life and order. The Winter Solstice is believed to be Raven’s time of greatest power. I felt honored that our local ravens selected our very own Great Swamp to build this nest! 
Paul Toscano ~ Misty Morning ~ Photograph ~ 8×10 ~ $75 ~ I walk every day and this particular morning, everything was in place. 
Phyllis Chadwick ~ Lakeside ~ Photograph ~ 28×36 ~ $500 ~ Lakeside Park has been a place close to my heart. There is so much beauty there. This photo manipulation combines three areas I enjoy the most when visiting. The beautiful lake with its wildlife, the crop of pines and the old barns at the top of the hill. 
Susan Hennelly ~ Geese on the Big Pond ~ Photograph ~ 14×11 ~ $150 ~ On Chestnut Ridge. Looking for a new home or returning from last year? 
Susan Hennelly ~ Stone Church Brook ~ Photograph ~ 14×11 ~ $150 ~ Sunday walk with family became a spiritual experience to remember. 
Vicki Andrews ~ Dawnward Dog ~ Photograph ~ 8×10 ~ $150 ~ This January morning when I was walking our dogs at the Patterson Environmental Park, the golden glow of the breaking sunrise reflecting off the water, the surrounding mist clinging to the stark trees, and the quiet stillness of the Swamp created a feeling of special sanctuary. 
Victor Messick ~ A Tree’s Reflection ~ Photograph ~ 9.5×7.5 ~ $250 ~ I was at Patterson Launch in late August when I noticed this unique reflection of tree and sky in the shallows. The leafless tree’s squiggly reflection was dynamic – alive – and proof that the natural world is the original artist and sculptor. The mix of grays and blues and off-whites remind me of the brushstrokes and colors one might see on a painter’s canvas. 
Victor Messick ~ From A Kayak ~ Photograph ~ 6×10 ~ $200 ~ I was struck by the uniqueness of the distant tree, then noticed the other prominent tree at left, adding balance to the scene as though reaching out to each other. The low lying vegetation and bend in the river added further context and seemed to reinforce the connection between the two trees. The reddish-orange colors of the foliage on the water’s surface both compliments and contrasts.
FroGS NY Fall Celebration 