“In photography there are no shadows that cannot be illuminated.” — August Sander

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Sunday 02/07/2021: Posted photo—Wood.

Settings: Canon EOS 60D, ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/160 s, 29 mm.

I posted a similar photo about a month ago. Today it is snowing. I moved our cars to their snow configuration, in line, and took a photo of this seasoning wood pile in case I do not get out again today. Once the snow melts and we get into spring or early summer, I will split this wood to get it ready for the new burning season.

Monday 02/08/2021: Posted photo—Blue Sky.

Settings: Canon EOS 60D, ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/400 s, 55 mm.

A camera’s senor dictated the quality of the image the camera can produce—the larger the sensor, the higher the image quality. Bigger image sensors have bigger pixels, which means better low-light performance, reduced noise, good dynamic range, and the ability to obtain more information.

The best way to see if there is dust on your sensor is to take a photo of a light solid color to see if you can see the spots. Most people take a photo of something white to do this. I looked at the sky today and it was bright blue, I needed a photo of the day, so I took this photo to both check my sensors and to have a photo to post.

Tuesday 02/09/2021: Posted photo—Cold Sun.

Settings: Canon EOS 60D, ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/500 s, 55 mm.

We received six inches of new snow today. Before the snow, I looked up and liked the way the sun was shining in the clouds. It is not often you can take a photo of the sun without a filter. Like other photos, the scene was calling to me to photograph it00000.

Wednesday 02/10/2021: Posted photo—Aunt Connie.

Settings: Not applicable, scanned photo.

My Aunt Connie passed away today due to COVID. She went into the hospital for some other reason and contacted COVID. She was my mother’s older sister. Aunt Connie was 97 years old and my mother is 95. My mother called her a second mother to her. There were eleven children in the family so when the younger ones were born, the older ones took care of each other. Aunt Connie was the second oldest child, and my mother is the fourth oldest.

COVID is real! Wear your masks, wash your hand, social distance, and get your shot.

Thursday 02/11/2021: Posted photo—Falls at Sunset.

Settings: Canon EOS 60D, ISO 400, f/7.1, 1/30 s, 27 mm.

It has been getting brighter every day when I leave work. No longer am I going to work when it is dark and coming home from work when it is dark. I was driving around after work looking for something to photograph before the sun was under the horizon. I passed this spot and took this photo.

Friday 02/12/2021: Post photo—Snow People.

Settings: Samsung SM-G930V (Galaxy S7), ISO 200, f/1.7, 1/60 s, 4 mm

My grandniece 0wanted to play in the snow with my wife, my son, and me. I am not home from work when she is here so that was great to hear. When she was out playing with my son, she wanted a snowman. The snow was not the greatest for that so my made some small ones with her. She wanted a big snowman, but the snow was not “snowman” snow. My wife took out the ice pick and cut squares out of packed down snow and made the big snowman in this photo.

Saturday 02/13/2021: Post photo—Icefall.

Settings: FUJIFILM FinePix XP70, ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/2500 s, 46 mm

Today was my second hike of the week. This one was a little longer than the one I took Wednesday night. Today the hike was with my son and one of his friends. The three of us hike often during the week. We attempt to hike three times a week. This month it was hard to do this since there was snowstorm on the days we normally hike.

This icefall is at the junction of Harrington and Link trails on Wachusett Mountain. I took a photo of this icefall a few weeks ago. During this hike, I was reminded on why I like to hike at night, there are fewer people to run into.

Usual statement: That is all for this week. Hope you enjoyed my thoughts and constructive criticism is always wanted. I do not take criticism personally, just an opportunity to better my photography and writing skills.

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Be safe out there, keep your social distance, and remember to always wear your mask.

COVID is real! Be safe out there.