From Summer to Fall

Posted by Joe Benning

Summer is gone, the fall is here, the ocean is getting rougher, and of course it is hurricane season. The water was sufficiently treacherous over the past weekend that 35 people had to be rescued from the surf in Belmar, according to the Mayor. The Mayor said that 35 people had to be pulled out of the water by lifeguards, police, the Coast Guard and…”water rescue staff”. If not lifeguards I wonder what the term “water rescue staff” is supposed to refer to.

 

Anyway, off to the Finger Lakes region in New York State soon, where we hope to get some nice autumn shots. Some Spring Lake beach shots below.

Waves from rough Atlantic seas smash up against the rocks of a jetty at the Jersey Shore.
Waves roll into the beach on a cold gray rainy morning
Waves come crashing onto shore on a rainy, gloomy morning
Rainy, foggy morning with a storm on the horizon
Photo of the Spring Lake boardwalk on a wet and foggy fall morning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kessler Foundation Stroll and Roll

Posted by Joe Benning

The Kessler Foundation is a public charity dedicated to helping people afflicted with disabilities caused by stroke, multiple sclerosis, brain and other injuries, to improve their lives. Kessler, which funds research and prepares people with disabilities to re-enter the workforce, is one of the world’s leading organizations in rehabilitation medicine. Joe Benning Photography is an enthusiastic supporter of the Kessler Foundation and is a sponsor of the Annual Stroll and Roll. The 16th annual Stroll and Roll took place today in Verona Park. Some photos from the event are below. Please take a look at the Kessler Foundation Website to learn more about their work. Here is the web address: http://kesslerfoundation.org

 

Cyclists preparing for the kick-off of the annual Kessler Foundation Stroll and Roll.
Ellen, Mary Anne amd Sally are walking in the Kessler Stroll and Roll.
Team Halchek participating in the annual Stroll and Roll.
Participants in the Annual Stroll and Roll.
A close-up of a small stone bridge over a section of Verona Lake, in the park.
Trees and foliage are reflected in the Verona Park Lake on an Autumn morning.
The leaves on the trees around Verona Park are starting to change colors.
Quiet lake in Verona Park, NJ in Autumn

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Dorbrook Recreation Area—Monmouth County Park System

Posted by Joe Benning

The Monmouth County Park System is reportedly one of the best in the country. A link to the system with a description of its parks is here.

 

One of the more interesting parks is called the Dorbrook Recreation Area, in Colts Neck. Among other things (like a model aircraft field) it has a small farm on the property. I was lucky enough the other day to catch a tractor plowing the fields—it looked for all the world like it could have been in Idaho. Anyway, it’s well worth a visit.

Click on any of the photos below to see a larger version.

A barely visible tractor kicks up a lot of dust while plowing a field.
A barn and stable on a rolling hill of green grass as autumn approaches.
Leaves are turning colors on the trees as Autumn approaches
A white barn on green grass with a dutch syle roof under threatening skies.
A tractor kicks up a lot of dust while plowing a field.

 

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