Observing and sharing nature through the seasons

With the Catskill Mountain and Hudson River ecosystems as context, I record the sights and sounds of nature undisturbed. 

Winter wren

Chuck Nieder Photography

I have always loved to explore wild areas, and I feel blessed with the physical abilities, skills, and opportunities to spend a lot of time outdoors. Whether I’m backpacking in the Catskills or paddling in the Adirondacks or on the Hudson River, I never get tired of being surrounded by nature. 

Photography was always a hobby of mine for recording family camping trips and capturing nature up close. My goal now is to travel to these wild places and record the sights and sounds to share with others. 

Photography & Video Equipment

 Camera: Nikon Z8

All purpose lens: Nikkor Z 24-120mm / f4 S

Macro Lens: Nikkor Z MC 105mm / f2.8 VR S

Zoom telephoto lens: Nikkor Z 180-600mm / f5.8-6.3 VR

Fixed telephoto lens: Nikkor Z 400mm / f4.5 S

Teleconverter: Nikkor Z TC-1.4x

Microphone: Rode VideoMic NTG

Lunar eclipse, 14 March 2025 (Nikkor Z 180-600mm: 1/4 s; f/8.0; ISO2500; 600mm)