Cape Cod Canal

Last week I went to the multi-use path along side the Cape Cod Canal. It was a perfect day for a walk.This gull was very cooperative and waited patiently while I composed the picture. I will have to make the trip here more often

An ant's view

Recently I purchased a new piece of photo equipment, Opteka X-Grip, it was on sale. It serves as a good stable platform for low shots. I will experiment some more. Here is an ant's view.

A change of pace

After yesterdays post I got to thinking about another comparison between color and black & white. Kate Dabrinski, the author of What I saw riding my bike around today, likes to ride the streets of New Orleans. Then she writes about what she observed. A picture of something that caught her interest is also included. Her photo, above, was very interesting. But after studying it further I thought it would be more dramatic in black and white.

Color vs Black & White

It's been a long time since my last post. Circumstances beyond my control have prevented any photo activity.

Here are two pictures. One in color the other in black and white. I think the B&W works best for this subject.

Thin Ice

It happens every year at this time. The pond freezes, slightly, and someone has the bright idea to create a skating area. All too often the they do not wait for a long freeze before they get on the ice.

La Bohéme

No picture today but an observation(s). Yesterday I watched La Bohéme for the one hundredth time. And each time I see a performance I am moved to tears during the last scene. I have attended the performances in Boston and New York, watched the opera on television and viewed the presentation on both tape and DVD. So, why after all this time do I still get misty eyed? I do not have an answer but I will watch and enjoy again and again.

Beauty

Some persons have a natural beauty that is not pasted on each morning. They are often very photogenic, have an easy smile that is not forced. These pictures were taken at a family gathering so consider them snapshots. Had I the opportunity I would have chosen the background more carefully.

Below is another natural beauty in the making. She seems to have that "je ne sais quoi" that develops as time goes by.