I observed some early spring treasure, Hepatica Nobilis flowers, growing in a small patch along the Aunt Molly trail section of the St. Michael's Farm Preserve and then got back to thinking about life, the universe and everything.…
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St. Michael's Preserve Aunt Molly Trail
The weather on Tuesday was sublime air temperatures in the mid-tens; about 15ºC. Much of the snow in the backyard had melted, but the grass and ground sill felt soggy underfoot.…
Photography
Isolation Photo Project, Day 80: Pentax ES II and a damaged roll of Kodak Color Plus 200
Posted on 10th June 2020
NOTE: I'll begin this experience report with a brief disclaimer. It's been less than two years since I've returned to shooting 35mm film after switching to digital photography over 20 years ago. I've inundated myself in as much film education as I could find between web articles and advice from experienced film shooters. But, with my former experience way in the past and limited recent experience, this review is coming from a relative novice point of view. I shot a…
You would think that after over two months of living with COVID restrictions on my life, I would have adjusted. That I would find ways to get out of bed with a purpose. But I do not. Some days are "meh", and some days I feel down. I looked at my calendar, and I saw how many of our planned trips and experiences that won't be happening this year. Some are seasonal. May and June were going to be busy…
It seems that for all participants, including myself, serenity is found in the outdoors. For the theonlyD800inthehameau is just a look over the wall of his backyard. For Amy, a walk is all she needs to find serenity. I could easily find serenity in the spaces they photographed. Today, Bhavna, Kiran and I went for a walk around the Aunt Molly section of the St. Michael's Farm Preserve Trail in Hopewell Township which is a 15-minute drive from home. The…
