Author Archives: Mike

Friday Walk

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Mohawk River Trail

It was a long week! The new hours at work are not a problem but there was a Lean Leadership event this week. I was only a participant in one of the events but I was at work until almost 4pm most days. By the end of the event on Friday I was determined to leave on time.

I got home, changed into some walking attire and headed for the trail along the Mohawk River. Temps in the low 70’s, sun shining and a slight breeze. A great way to unwind!

Hopefully you will enjoy my walk as well…

Mohawk River
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/320s, 21mm, f/8, ISO 200
Secluded
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/100s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 200
Winding Through
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/400s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 200
Slow Flow
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/400s, 16mm, f/11, ISO 200
The Way Back
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/60s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 200

Sunset Serenity

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Wordless Wednesday
Delta Lake State Park

Sunset Serenity
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/100s, 17mm, f/11, ISO 200

Memories of a Sunset

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Delta Lake State Park

A quick visit to Delta Lake for the sunset. A few hours before this there were a few clouds in the sky which I would have loved for this image. Apparently, they found better sky to the west. The orange glow was not to be missed though…

Memories of a Sunset
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/200s, 31mm, f/11, ISO 200

Open Parasol

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Squared – SQ177
Silent Sunday
Midday, Dandelion, Macro

Open Parasol
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/500s, f/5.6, ISO 200

Defender

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Midday, Dandelion, Macro

I’m still get accustomed to going in at 5am for work. Getting out of bed isn’t the issue as I’ve always been up early, it is not having that extra hour before work to post my images. I need to get everything ready the night before…

I’m still working through the images I captured on my walk last weekend. I took a small break during the walk to search an area for a dandelion. I wanted one that was not fully opened. My added bonus was a small spider…

Defender
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/250s, f/5.6, ISO 200

Gentle Caress

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Midday, Floral, Macro
Haiku

What a day!

Don’t let it pass without enjoying it.

I know!

Go for a walk. The trail along the river will be good. Bring the camera, you know there will be plenty to photograph. Make it happen!

Alright, I’m going. Where’s the camera? Got it. Let’s go…

I walked the Mohawk River Trail and it took me a lot longer than normal. I was finding great subjects for the macro lens. I made it all the way to my normal turn-around when I captured the “keeper” image. The one!

Don’t get me wrong, I was happy with a lot of the images I was capturing but this one jump started my brain. The walk back along the trail was at a quicker pace than the first half. I was churning over a haiku to go along with the image.

I haven’t done that in a long time…

Caress

Whisper in her ear
Void of empty promises
Love's gentle caress
Gentle Caress
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/400s, f/2.8, ISO 200