Photography by Ffej

Photography by Ffej Local landscape and wildlife photographer located in Southern New England

After 20 years as a Connecticut State Trooper, with the last 11 years of my career spent processing, documenting and photographing primarily homicides, I am now able to view the word through a new lens. My experiences have given me the ability to see things a little differently; focusing on detail, while being able to appreciate simple things and the peaceful calm of interesting landscapes, wildli

fe, and architecture. My wife Rebecca's passion for Birding is contagious and has led to an almost daily search for unusual, or interesting feathered friends while hiking our dog (Kota) in the forests of Eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. My goal is to express what I see in the world around me onto print in a way which captures that very moment which grabbed my attention. My focus is primarily the many Wildlife Management Areas and State Forests of my backyard of Eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island, with occasional adventures to other far away lands to include Cape May New Jersey, Nevada, Alaska, Ireland, Spain, France, Switzerland, and Iceland among others. Hopefully, seeing some of my images will inspire you to go outside, explore, and support your local parks and forests while appreciating the landscapes and wildlife you may have never known were around you.

Milky Way shining bright over Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in South Kingston, Rhode Island. 15 second exposure...
05/02/2026

Milky Way shining bright over Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in South Kingston, Rhode Island. 15 second exposure at 14mm, f/1.8, ISO 1600.

Jeff Payette Rebecca Poole Payette

Explosion of Color! Not a favorite flower to many folks, but a macro shot of a dandelion, I think, is pretty cool!!! T...
04/26/2026

Explosion of Color! Not a favorite flower to many folks, but a macro shot of a dandelion, I think, is pretty cool!!! Taken in our lawn, Sterling, Connecticut:)

Jeff Payette Rebecca Poole Payette

04/26/2026

Discover the secrets to growing dahlias. Harmony Acres is hosting Nature's Creations by Rebecca for our Dahlia 101 class on Saturday, May 9th 2026, from 4:00-6:00 pm. This class will focus on everything dahlias and answer ALL your questions BEFORE you plant your dahlias.
Here's what you'll learn:
🌸 Perfect Planting: Timing and methods for healthy roots.
🌸 Bushier Blooms: The "why" and "how" of pinching and staking.
🌸 Dahlia Defense: Keeping your garden pest and disease-free.
🌸 Harvest Secrets: How to cut for the best stems.
🌸 Vase Life Pro-Tips: Keep your flowers looking fresh.
🌸 Tuber Care: Digging, dividing, and storing for next season.

Your $55 registration includes more than just the class:
🌸 Take-Home Beauty: Receive two free dahlia tubers to kickstart your own garden.
🌿 Behind-the-Scenes Access: Enjoy a guided tour of our gardens where we grow our signature dahlias and cut flowers.
🛍️ Exclusive Shopping: Get first dibs on all our remaining tubers available for purchase during the event.
🍪Harmony Acres will provide a gourmet snack and non alcoholic drinks. You are welcome to bring your favorite beverage, we just ask that you drink responsibly.

Don't miss out on this chance to master the techniques for a stunning home garden and visit with the friendly Harmony Acres horses. Join us as we celebrate the season, enjoy the sounds of spring, and learn everything there is to know about dahlias!
Only a few spots left so click the link below to sign up and secure your spot today!
https://forms.zohopublic.com/harmonyacres/form/May9thDahliaTuberClass/formperma/4iWsxgkI8xeFr_nDqxN37Y5tKCGT_DxV0Th2F8zZExk
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The Milky Way over the Larry Mouradjian Fishing Pier, Located at Rocky Point State Park, Warwick, Rhode Island. Cool st...
04/23/2026

The Milky Way over the Larry Mouradjian Fishing Pier, Located at Rocky Point State Park, Warwick, Rhode Island. Cool story.... I met Mr. Mouradjian at one of the Art Festivals I attend and he bought one of my Rocky Point Pier photographs:) Photograph was taken on April 21, 2026 at 4:09am. One exposure, 8 seconds, f/2.2, ISO 1600 at 24mm. I used the ever-present light pollution to highlight the pier:)

Jeff Payette Rebecca Poole Payette

A Heron posing during a peaceful dawn at Conimicut Point, Warwick, Rhode Island. Photograph taken on 4/21/26. Jeff Paye...
04/22/2026

A Heron posing during a peaceful dawn at Conimicut Point, Warwick, Rhode Island. Photograph taken on 4/21/26.

Jeff Payette Rebecca Poole Payette

Milky Way over Rocky Point, Warwick, Rhode Island. A staple for entertainment, concerts and food in Rhode Island from t...
04/21/2026

Milky Way over Rocky Point, Warwick, Rhode Island. A staple for entertainment, concerts and food in Rhode Island from the 1840's to the mid 1990's, only remnants and memories remain. Photographs taken 4/21/26.

Jeff Payette Rebecca Poole Payette Art Guild Northeast

Looking forward to spring and getting some leaves on the trees:) Jeff Payette Rebecca Poole Payette
03/25/2026

Looking forward to spring and getting some leaves on the trees:)

Jeff Payette Rebecca Poole Payette

Don't get to see Brown Pelicans often here in New England, but not hard to find on the west coast of Florida. Really co...
03/24/2026

Don't get to see Brown Pelicans often here in New England, but not hard to find on the west coast of Florida. Really cool birds to watch glide and fish:)

Jeff Payette Rebecca Poole Payette

Yellow-crowned Night Herons, Cape Coral, Florida. Fun fact.... their diet consists of mainly crabs and crayfish. The a...
03/23/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Herons, Cape Coral, Florida. Fun fact.... their diet consists of mainly crabs and crayfish. The acid in their stomach is strong enough to dissolve the shells:)

Jeff Payette Rebecca Poole Payette

Winter sunrises on Ekonk Hill, Sterling Connecticut, February 24th and March 2nd, 2026. Can't always make it out to try...
03/22/2026

Winter sunrises on Ekonk Hill, Sterling Connecticut, February 24th and March 2nd, 2026. Can't always make it out to try to find natural beauty, but fortunate enough to wake up to this across the street:)

Jeff Payette Rebecca Poole Payette Art Guild Northeast

Bald Eagle on Wacky Pond, Sterling, Connecticut. I've been watching these guys travel from Oneco Pond to Wacky Pond all...
03/17/2026

Bald Eagle on Wacky Pond, Sterling, Connecticut. I've been watching these guys travel from Oneco Pond to Wacky Pond all winter to find holes in the ice. Bet they are pretty happy winter is over (knock on wood)!!!!!!

Jeff Payette Rebecca Poole Payette

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