Orchid Trio
Sheryl got a very cool looking orchid while we were in California last year. We managed to get it home safely and it’s starting to bloom, for the first time since it arrived in Kansas. Having been in a bit of a photographic slump I decided to see if I could get anything going with…
First Day of Summer
On the first day of summer I headed north to Point Reyes National Park intent on riding a couple of trails. Meeting only minimal traffic, I made good time and after a stop for lunch in Bolinas, it was on to Pt. Reyes. The day was a bit cool, and foggy at the coast early…
Bike Ride Sunset
After yesterday’s ride was pre-empted by a worn and bulging tire, I was really keen to get on my bike this evening! No. Not going anywhere with a tire that looks like that. The bike rental place replaced it quickly, while I waited! :: I rode 6 miles up the Stevens Creek Trail. Guess I…
Father’s Day Ride
Rode my 3rd longest ride ever today, a bit over 50 kilometers! (31+ miles in other words 🙂 It also capped my 2nd highest weekly mileage, at 79 miles, not quite reaching the previous high of 80 miles. I rode from Hellyer Park down past the end of the trail by a couple of miles….
Mr Fox
I had the good fortune to come across mr fox while riding my bike on the trail earlier today. I was deep in thought, only paying enough attention to not run into anybody/thing, when I saw a flash of orange. I quickly realized it may have been a fox, so slammed on the brakes and…
Estes Park Pics
Here are some images I took during our recent trip to Estes Park, Colorado. What a lovely town! Not too touristy, beautiful, breathtaking scenery; we’ll be back. You can view more, and larger, versions of these photos by visiting my Estes Park page on Flickr. Here’s a view of the town from the southeast corner, a…
Colorado Scenes
We went to Estes Park Colorado for a few days to celebrate Sheryl’s birthday and just get away for a short break. It was a very enjoyable and relaxing trip and naturally I took a few photos. This first batch was processed the day we arrived. I planned to post the next day but woke…
Memorial Day 2014
Memorial Day in a small town is peaceful. Lots of family gatherings and barbeque, but not loud like the 4th of July. It was a pleasant morning for a bike ride around town. I took a few photos along the way, including a couple from east of town. It was an interesting ride, as I…
Duet for Rose and Turtle
I took a few photos of a pink miniature rose I picked up for Sheryl yesterday. I used natural lighting and a macro lens, including one shot with a reversed 50mm lens attached to the 100mm macro (all Canon). I was processing the shots when I realized the weather had improved enough I could go…
Iris Variations
I saw this beautiful iris while riding my bike today and stopped to take a picture. I ended up creating four variations of my favorite shot. Processed only slightly, mainly contrast and color balance. :: Perfect Effects “bleach bypass” filter. :: Iris masked using Topaz ReMask and processed using Topaz photoFXlab, “blueprint” filter. :: The…