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The Other World

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Squared – SQ215
Columbus Botanical Garden

I’ve been cooped up at the apartment all week. Working from home and venturing out for supplies when needed. I was beginning to go a little stir crazy. So, when Friday afternoon rolled around I closed the work laptop at 3:30pm, grabbed the camera bag and headed to my rejuvenation center, the botanical garden.

And it worked wonders for me!

Walking around the gardens with the afternoon sun warming my face was exactly what I needed. Damn, I feel so much better. The images didn’t really matter, the experience is what I needed. I think when I reviewed what I had captured I threw away more than I kept but again, that wasn’t the point.

I did want to share a quote I found the other day…

“I never look for a photograph. The photograph finds me and says ‘I’m here!’ and I say ‘Yes, I see you. I hear you!'”

– Ruth Bernhard, Photographer

This one found me…

The Other World
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 640

Birds & Blooms

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Cooper Creek Park
Columbus Botanical Garden

Beautiful Saturday mornings are not to be wasted. At least that is what I told myself to get moving this morning. I also have to leave on a business trip Monday and will not get a chance to visit my local haunts for almost a week. Plus, we all know I can settle my butt on the couch easy enough so… off I ventured.

First stop was Cooper Creek Park to continue practicing my bird photography. I still have a lot to learn but the attempt is fun. I ran into another photographer and he shared a few more local places for me to explore. Destinations duly noted! Thanks Matt!

Showing Off
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/320s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 500

In a Hurry
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/320s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 200

Escaping
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/320s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 140

Before I went back home I drove to the botanical garden. Early morning is my time. Generally not many visitors and only a handful of volunteers. Practically had the place to myself… so wonderful.

My Light
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/160s, f/8, ISO 100

Trumpet Tower
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/320s, f/4, ISO 100

You Light the Darkness

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Columbus Botanical Garden

Yes, I know I have it pretty good. I decided to go work early on Friday with the plan of leaving in the early afternoon. The day was shaping up to be beautiful (it did not disappoint) and my plan was to go to the botanical garden. I packed the camera bag so I could drive straight there after work.

I walked through the gate a little before 3pm. Immediately, thoughts of work were washed away. I spent the next hour exploring the corner of ever area. I imagine a sappy smile was plastered on my face the whole time. What a great way to finish the week and start the weekend…

You Light the Darkness
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 140