Early Spring View

Rain, snow, and general blustery-ness have been the order of the day.  Midwestern spring at its fitful best.  Although I have made my way outside today (twice), my instinct now is to hibernate—on the couch, under a throw. However, the truth is that, fitful as it may be, spring is coming.  For a few weeks…

How to enjoy a morning off

Get together with a friend and look like nerds together as you practice panning techniques with your cameras and tripods.  Get a few successful pictures among a whole lot of blurry ones. Decide that you are getting better, perhaps, rather than luckier. Meander through Oakwood and the secluded neighborhood parks, taking photos as you go.…