The weather has not been the best for riding. Any plans for photographing the wanderings by Vespa will have to wait until the frigid temperatures rise and snow and ice clear from the road surfaces. Adhering to my modest plan to shoot a roll of film each week I managed to carry the camera along during walks with the dog. I remember not so long ago when I had a camera with me always. Making photographs was second nature. Recapturing that habit is difficult. My brain resists the discipline of shooting and instead spends its time generating reasons to postpone or short-circuit any photographic activity.
I’m not seeing much now and that’s ok. I made this photograph of my dog as she inspected an old farm building. The more I shoot the easier it will become to engage the process and the more times I trip the shutter the more I will see. It is a simple idea and I have seen it work over and over again. Photography by the pound.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with temperatures rising to 20° F in the afternoon. I may brave the 5° F temperature in the morning to commute to work. And maybe I will take the camera with me. I need to get into the riding habit again. The snow has made me lazy and diminished my energy to ride and photograph.
Nice series of images, Steve. However, I can’t access individual photos. Where was the landscape made with the tree and old building?
Paul: I didn’t make prints or scans of all the images on the contact sheet so all you can do is click that image and get a big version of the entire sheet. Just wanted to give a qucik look at the range of stuff.
The first image is a proof print and doesn’t really reflect the final quality. All of this is part of a project in progress.
Steve,
wonderful images. I have always liked the perspective that hobby photographers put on scenery.
As far as blogging goes, how do to make a degree symbol? I’m not seeing anything on my keyboard corresponding to one. Thanks,
John
I like the proof print, Steve. That gnarly old tree really has some character and visual presence.
I can totally sympathize with the non-ridin’ blues. My only rides have been a couple of recent Cold Weather Challenge entries, the last of which was 10.4 miles at -17°F.
But I’m not riding to work in these conditions, no way.
Oh, CSJohn? For the degree symbol, just hold down Alt and push 0-1-7-6 in succession.
Ride well,
=gc=
Okay, Steve. You brave the 5° commute tomorrow morning, and I will too. The afternoon will feel downright balmy in comparison!
-Mike
You produce some quality imaging. When the days come that you’re able to ride again… well let’s just say we’re all looking forward to it.
The Roadbum
John: I write my posts in Microsoft Word so I have a copy. Then I paste everything into blogger. In word I choose the “Insert” menu and then “Symbol” and choose the degree symbol.
Seventeen below would be rough. I wanted to ride at sero but there was too much snow and ice still blowing around. But I am cool with the commute right now. I wish I could hose the scooter off though. Maybe I’ll try a bucket of hot water to rinse some of the salt off.
ewige: I only have to brave 12 degrees this morning. Good luck on your ride!
Roadbum: Thanks for your kind words. I too am looking forward to some more extended rides and adventures. Warmer weather can’t come too soon.