Eagle Fest returns in 2012
Hudson River Eagle Fest returned on Saturday after being snowed out last winter, bringing thousands of people to Croton Point Park and the rest Westchester’s Hudson River birding hotspots in search of some birds of prey.
Welcome to Buckner
When school lets out for the summer around the U.S., it’s time for sleeping late, BBQ’s and the beach for most college kids. At West Point, an early morning march out to Range 11, outside Camp Buckner, is the schedule on this warm, sunny Friday morning, the first one of July. I had the chance [...]
Big smiles at West Point graduation
A great thrill today to see many great men and women graduate from West Point, including a bunch of the academy’s outstanding athletes that I’ve covered over the last few years. 1,031 cadets were commissioned officers today at the U.S. Military Academy’s historic Michie Stadium following a speech from the highest ranking uniformed officer in the U.S. military, Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Photos: Sandhurst 2011
April has been a busy month as usual with baseball starting and the weather sorta kinda getting slightly warmer in the northeast. I’ll try and recap: April 2 took me to Yankee Stadium for the second game of the Major League season here in New York, I brought my fisheye lens along and snapped this [...]
9/11
The last few years I’ve made it a point to try and photograph the wonderful World Trade Center memorial here in New York on Sept. 11. Here’s a few of my images of the Tribute in Light.
AP: Army’s next goal is a bowl game
The AP takes a look at Army’s chances in 2010 behind coach Rich Ellerson.
West Point reveals incoming football players
With Reception Day on Monday, Army was finally able to officially reveal the incoming class of cadets who will try to make the cut for the 2010 football team.
Eyes turn to Petraeus
Last week’s dust-up in Washington/Afghanistan/the pages of Rolling Stone left the messy war in Afghanistan suddenly in the hands of General David Petraeus, who already had his hands full, you’d assume, with rebuilding and securing Iraq.
Maisano meets Obama before lacrosse showdown
Army lacrosse senior Andrew Maisano was nominated for an award this season and then was recently honored by ESPN the Magazine. Oh, and he also met the President on Saturday.
Obama outlines the future at West Point
I had the great honor of photographing the graduation and commissioning ceremony at West Point on Saturday, where President Barack Obama was the guest speaker.
New boss in town: Obama appoints Huntoon
Lieutenant General Franklin L. “Buster” Hagenbeck, the 57th and current superindentant of the U.S. Military Academy, will be retiring this summer. President Barack Obama has nominated Lt. Gen. David H. Huntoon, Jr. to take over the job.
Army baseball, lacrosse headed to playoffs
Army’s lacrosse and baseball programs sealed their trips to their respective Patriot League playoffs with a solid performance this past weekend in West Point.
More on EagleFest
There’s still plenty of time to get out and look for bald eagles this winter in the New York area, and I thought a map of the Hudson River region with some hot spots would be helpful.
A little on Mohonk
Mohonk is pretty much my favorite place ever. A show ran on the Travel Channel and features a lot of the Hudson River valley, including afternoon tea at Mohonk Mountain House.
Eagle Fest on the Hudson River
I attended the annual Hudson River Eagle Fest, which is presented by Teatown and based at Croton Point Park in Croton on Hudson, NY and I dragged my dad and a couple friends up with me.
Mullen seeks to end ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Admiral Mike Mullen and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, both voiced their support to end the longtime “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Danny Wild is a widely published journalist and professional photographer in New York. He works as a writer, editorial producer and photographer for Major League Baseball, contributes to US Presswire and volunteers at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Go Army, Beat Navy!