It’s been foggy every morning for the past week and I’ve wanted to have a look at the world with my camera. The rush to work didn’t allow enough time so I was happy to wake up this morning to another fog draped world.
I was concerned about visibility but at the speeds I was traveling on secondary roads it was not a problem.
I remember driving on the Interstate in fog and barely being able to react in time when a vehicle appeared. But that was at considerably higher speeds. The biggest challenge this morning was keeping my visor clear.
I rode to the next town to buy some gas and then out along Spring Creek towards the Airport.
Other than a couple of trout fisherman I did not see anyone on the road. The landscape was quiet and like something out of Brigadoon. By the time I rode up out of the valley the sun was beginning to burn off the fog. I stopped at an old rural church to have one last look before blue sky and sunshine ruled the day.
One last ride to the grocery store to pick up a few things and then home. I probably should be walking or riding my bicycle in the morning for some much needed exercise, but damn, I really enjoy riding the scooter…
Hi Steve,
OK, I would really like a full-size shot of that first image. I’m working on my oil painting technique, and that would make a perfect model for a practice landscape canvas.
What I’m trying to say, Steve, is that here you have fully rebutted anyone who would dare to assert that photography isn’t Art.
Nice job!
Ride well,
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Gary: thanks for the kind words aobut the image. Even a blind squirrel finds and acorn now and then…
You really are a renaissance man. Where do you find time to paint??? I’ll expect to see some paintings on your blog now.
You have my email address I think so send me a message and I’ll get a full image to you.
steve
I love fog and snow. Of course, one’s much easier to ride in than the other. It’s great to find others that appreciate the unique character of each. So many people consider such beautiful things to be a nuisance.
Fog and snow quiet the world down. The fog, especially, creates opportunities for letting our imaginations run wild and create whatever it is we want to see in its shadows.
Thanks for the post. It’s caused happy sparks in my brain!
Dan
After reading you travels on a Vespa LX150 – I just bought a 2007 LX150. I used to live in the hills of Pennsylvania – taught school there for 33 years – but now ride year around in sunny Tallahassee. Thanks for sharing you rides with us.
harry@everhart.com
Gary: Did you get the image?
Dan: Fog is great. I always love it for making photographs and find riding in it great too. I enjoy the night too, a time when most people want to hide away indoors.
Harry: Congratulations on the new Vespa! They are a great machine and in your part of the country you’ll be able to ride year round with ease.
Good luck!
steve