My world seems to be going to the birds. The robin from this morning spells spring, as did the flying vee of Canada geese, heading to wherever they go to celebrate the end of snowfall. The four ruffed grouse in front of our door were just a novelty.
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Crispy chilly out, but worth a few minutes. Right now, the full moon and Jupiter are in the same “frame”. I’m too lazy to play with camera gear (crispy chilly cancels concentration). Just the same, one of those moments for the astro-neophytes in the family. Even the dog would peek, if he could figure out how.
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Another early up morning. From a photographer’s point of view, I’ve learned that you can’t fake a sunrise picture. Nor, can you predict it. The only reliable way to “get the pic” is to get the pic. Some mornings offer little, some exceed expectations. I’ll do it again (and again).
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Good intentions, with the usual fallback. The whole family headed for the campground this morning, before breakfast. The goal: to take part in a fundraising meal. The result: we arrived too early, opted to make our contribution and beat a retreat. Lost along the way: the whole concept of eating. It matters little.
posted in photography, travel | Comments Off on A Big Lunar Moment | 258 words
Last evening, drawn by the faint light of a waxing moon, I found the tripod and headed onto the deck to capture the view. The camera worked fine, but it did require some rapid owner manual reading; how to actually use the B setting. Turns out that holding the shutter button down (open) by hand is hardly a best technique.
posted in photography | Comments Off on Educating the hired help | 270 words
Today’s lesson in hardware configuration has to do with matching an older lens to a newer camera body. It’s not all about the mount, apparently.
posted in photography | Comments Off on Matching the lens and the body | 281 words
Just saw a photo that left me wondering if I should feel a sense of melancholy or do a “happy dance”. Our other house, with a SOLD sign on the lawn. After careful reflection, I’m going for the musical choice.
posted in photography | Comments Off on Longer lens equals tripod required | 275 words
Ain’t over until it’s over, I guess. More snow, this morning, on the Island. Sufficient to push this year into the record book, as the snowiest one on record. Not that it matters, unless it doesn’t stop…
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Once the bread was started, the only logical thing to do was put on my shoes. Which, of course, left the dog bewildered. Why was I going to the basement, without his leash? Keep wondering, puppy. Life will have many questions for all of us over the next few weeks.
posted in environment, photography | Comments Off on Shift a few cartons | 255 words
Made sense to go and get groceries before the football telecast started. Would have made more sense to go to a store that wasn’t celebrating… I never did find out what. More free food than ever before, an inflatable play park and a live radio station in the parking lot next to the oversize hot dog stand. A rock band playing in what normally serves as seating for the food court (the one rendered unnecessary by all the free food in the departments). And the usual cart pilots without any sense of direction. Spinning in the aisles, blocking progress. I remained polite.
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