Broken

My wife and I went hiking this past weekend and I strained a foot muscle. I guess I overdid it. Too much strenuous activity in too short a period of time.

I do most of my photography over the weekend. I thought the hike would be a good opportunity to capture images for several challenges; Tuesday Photo Challenge, Macro Moments, WE35, and Changing Seasons. It was. But the pain in my foot meant that processing of my images will be delayed. Including the one in this post.

Sometimes the path was blocked by broken branches that had fallen from the trees. Other places the tree had broken right out of the ground. And of course, my foot is broken.

Created by photographer Frank Jansen, the Tuesday Photo Challenge is a weekly theme-based challenge for photographers of all kinds to share both new and old photography. This week's theme is broken.

Shinrin Yoku

One of the things I enjoy about photography is helpful and encouraging people I have come to know over the years. Some have become good friends and while many more are acquaintances, I always enjoy an opportunity to meet and connect with other photographers. One of my favourite activities is a photo walk.

Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese term that means "taking in the forest atmosphere" or "forest bathing." shinrin-yoku.org

It’s been almost 9 months since my friend Prasanna and I decided to put together a last-minute photo walk. The weather was changing and the colours of autumn were everywhere. We wanted to catch some fall colour before the leaves all turned brown.

Our plan was simple. Walk until we find moving water.

Prasanna | Saturday 25 October, 2014 | Nikon D5100 | AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
Saturday 25 October, 2014 | Nikon D5100 | AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
Saturday 25 October, 2014 | Nikon D5100 | AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
Saturday 25 October, 2014 | Nikon D5100 | AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
Saturday 25 October, 2014 | Nikon D5100 | AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
Saturday 25 October, 2014 | Nikon D5100 | AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
Saturday 25 October, 2014 | Nikon D5100 | AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
Saturday 25 October, 2014 | Nikon D5100 | AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
Saturday 25 October, 2014 | Nikon D5100 | AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6