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Posted by Erika Barthelmess,
North Country explorer from Canton, NY
North Country explorer from Canton, NY
April 3, 2017 —
Finishing this year's sugaring in the woods. Great way to spend time outside. My favorite picture is the second one, with maple trees reflected in the not-quite-syrup.
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_carousel_landscape/public/jarsomaple.jpg?itok=zMBNox0e)
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_carousel_portrait/public/maplesap.jpg?itok=DpIT2OjO)
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_carousel_portrait/public/maplesky.jpg?itok=CMaUpRyo)
Canning maple syrup
Maple trees reflected in maple sap
Maple branches frame the sky
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_encounter_thumbnail/public/jarsomaple.jpg?itok=g9Bbs87w)
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_encounter_thumbnail/public/maplesap.jpg?itok=FAjBVH5p)
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_encounter_thumbnail/public/maplesky.jpg?itok=gbY_yl85)
Comments
Emlyn Crocker
Nice work! I like the reflection shot too - it captures the whole process!
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