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Photographic Thoughts — 12/21/2025 to 12/27/2025

“Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” — Henri Cartier-Bresson

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Sunday, 12/21/2025: Posted photo — George S Hutchings Organ.

This organ is in the Ashburnham Community Church. I was at the church this afternoon for Lessons and Carols. Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. There are nine brief Scripture lessons, which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Birth of Jesus, the Shepherds, the Wise Men, and the Incarnation. Each lesson is followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson’s message and a brief prayer.

Back to the organ, the organ was made in 1886 by George Hutchings of Boston, who later made the first organ at Boston’s Symphony Hall. The organ came to the church from an organ clearing house, and between its previous home and the clearing house, it lost its casing.

Monday, 12/22/2025: Posted photo — Day Hike.

I took the opportunity today to hike during the day. I am taking vacation time this week and next week to relax for the holidays. It has been a while since I led a hike during the day. We attempted to get to the summit before sunset. We did not, since there were patches of ice on the trail. There was not enough ice to wear micospikes, so we had to carefully bear boot along the trail.

Next week I will be hiking even earlier in the day. Hiking during the day will allow more people to join me and possibly break in their new hiking equipment that they may receive during the holiday.

Tuesday, 12/23/2025: Posted photo — Sunset After Glow.

Still did not make it to the summit for sunset. I arrived at the summit just after sunset, during golden hour.

Here is the different types of natural light depending on the Sun elevation:

  • Day: Elevation higher than 6°.
  • Golden hour: Elevation between 6° and -4°.
  • Blue hour: Elevation between -4° and -6°.
  • Civil twilight: Elevation between 0° and -6°.
  • Nautical twilight: Elevation between -6° and -12°.
  • Astronomical twilight: Elevation between -12° and -18°.
  • Night: Elevation lower than -18°.

Wednesday, 12/24/2025: Posted photo — Christmas Eve.

I hope every has a wonderful holiday season. Our family celebrates both Hanukkah and Christmas.

Time to enjoy family and friends.

Thursday, 12/25/2025: Posted photo — Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. Happy Holidays for those who celebrated Hanukkah or another holiday this time of year.

“For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” Luke 2:11

Jesus was born for all of us. Not just for the rich, not just the poor, all of us. It does not matter the color of your skin, your immigration status, your wealth, your political beliefs, all of us.

He was born into poverty, under harsh conditions, to show us that we make ourselves into what we believe and how we would want others to treat us. We should not be influenced by others, only the teaching of Jesus and scripture. Our true character is based on our own belief and should not be the belief of other false prophets or gods.

“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14

“In becoming man, Jesus took upon himself our fragility, identifying with each one of us: with those who have nothing left and have lost everything, with those who are prey to hunger and poverty, with those who are fleeing their homeland to seek a future elsewhere, with those who have lost their jobs and those who are looking for work, with those who are exploited, with those in prison, who often live in inhumane conditions.” Pope Leo XIV

Friday, 12/26/2025: Post photo — Yellow Rose.

One of the meanings of a yellow rose is for a sign of remembrance. This time of year, I remember the loss of our daughter by putting a rose on our tree.

I took this photo as a gift to her since I was drawn to its arrangement.

Saturday, 12/27/2025: Post photo — Ginger Roots.

Here are some health benefits of ginger roots that I have found online.

  1. Popular Digestive Aid: Settles Stomach Issues
  2. Therapy for Nausea: Reduces Motion Sickness and More
  3. Powerful Anti-inflammatory: Reduces Joint Pain and Relieves Arthritis
  4. Provides Pain Relief: Soothes Migraines and Menstrual Pain
  5. Anti-tumor Properties: Successful in Killing Cancer Cells
  6. Anti-diabetic Compounds: Lowers Blood Sugar and Increases Insulin Release
  7. Heals the Heart: Treats a Variety of Cardiovascular Conditions
  8. Relieves Respiratory Disorders: Effective in Treating Asthma
  9. Immunity-booster: Reduces Coughs and Colds
  10. Potent Antioxidant: Slows Down DNA Damage

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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Photographic Thoughts — 11/23/2025 to 11/29/2025

“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.” — Destin Sparks

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Sunday, 11/23/2025: Posted photo — Books.

Some books at my in-laws. We had our first Thanksgiving dinner today since we had relatives home to do some work at their house.

Monday, 11/24/2025: Posted photo — Yellow Chrysanthemum.

Some flowers to brighten your day.

Tuesday, 11/25/2025: Posted photo — Plumberry Purple Garden Mums.

I found this flower interesting as I saw it today. I liked its size and color.

Wednesday, 11/26/2025: Posted photo — Rose.

Whenever I need a photograph, I look for a rose. I found this one in a store as I was doing my grocery shopping. I went shopping a day later this week since I was sick in bed all day on Monday.

Thursday, 11/27/2025: Posted photo — Lilys Home First Kiss.

Lily’s Home First Kiss Resin Garden Statue, Little Girl and Boy Kissing. This is on the porch at my in-law’s. We were there today for our second Thanksgiving dinner of the week. The first one had 20 people and this one had only nine.

Friday, 11/28/2025: Post photo — Wild Turkeys Windsor Ware.

I have posted a photo of these plates many times before. I just needed to post one today.

Saturday, 11/29/2025: Post photo — Footprint.

We had some squalls go through the area yesterday and today. I was out doing yardwork, finishing cleaning up leave, when they came through so I stopped working yesterday, finishing today.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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Photographic Thoughts — 10/26/2025 to 11/01/2025

“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” — Elliott Erwitt

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Sunday, 10/26/2025: Posted photo — Corn.

“Corn is a healthy grain and a source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It may promote eye and digestive health.” https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/corn

Monday, 10/27/2025: Posted photo — Gourds.

“Gourds are any of the hard-shelled fruits of certain members of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. Many gourds are cultivated as ornamentals, decorations, or food crops, and some can be dried and used to make decorative or useful objects.” https://www.britannica.com/plant/gourd

Tuesday, 10/28/2025: Posted photo — Roses.

Just a photo of roses for today. Shopping day leads to “what am I going to photograph today?” There are usually flowers where I go shopping.

Wednesday, 10/29/2025: Posted photo — Onions.

“Onions may provide potential health benefits. These may include reducing the risk of several types of cancer, improving mood, and maintaining skin and hair health.” https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/276714

Thursday, 10/30/2025: Posted photo — Rainbow.

This is an older photo of a rainbow. Rainbow symbolizes new beginnings and change.

I am posting this photo as a symbol of joy and remembrance.

Friday, 10/31/2025: Post photo — Knollwood Memorial Park.

“Knollwood Memorial Park was founded in 1898 by a group of people with a vision of a modern garden-style cemetery that would serve the residents of Eastern Massachusetts. Centrally located in an idyllic setting overlooking the Neponset Valley in Canton, Massachusetts, Knollwood’s location on 340 acres was carefully selected for it’s natural beauty.

Although it is one of New England’s oldest and largest memorial parks, Knollwood is a modern, well designed cemetery with exquisitely manicured grounds. Distinctive works of Carerra marble sculptures and statuary provide visitors with inspiring settings while flowering trees and a myriad of floral plantings serve as a lovely haven that comforts those who come to remember their loved ones.” https://knollwoodmemorial.com/about/history-of-knollwood/

We were at the park for an burial yesterday and took a photo of this statue.

V/. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
R/. And let perpetual light shine upon her.
V/. May she rest in peace.
R/. Amen.

V/. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R/. Amen.

Saturday, 11/01/2025: Post photo — Reflection.

A reflection of a fake Jack-O-Lantern in a window.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”

“Sumens imagines consolatur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per cameram meam.”

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Photographic Thoughts — 10/05/2025 to 10/11/2025

“Taking an image, freezing a moment, reveals how rich reality truly is.” — Anonymous

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Little words this week. I have been tired and my creativity this week is low.

Sunday, 10/05/2025: Posted photo — Bolton Pond.

Bolton Pond off the Bolton Pond Trail on Wachusett Mountain. This is a trail that I hike on once every year or two since it is one that I find not very interesting to hike. The trail is relatively flat and hard to follow sometimes. I was a little surprised to see that the Commonwealth has done trail work and it is easier to follow.

This trail had a turn that was very wide and, if you did not know the trail, you would have wandered into the woods. The Commonwealth made a barrier at this corner to force people to stay on the trail.

Monday, 10/06/2025: Posted photo — More Progress.

Here is my weekly progress photo of the lift installation. The lift structures are almost all installed. The chairs themselves have not been installed and are still in the ski area parking lot.

Tuesday, 10/07/2025: Posted photo — Lakeside.

We went to the cottage to take out the dock on this fine fall day. The foliage is just starting and should be a peak soon.

This is the view from our cottage looking over Winnekeag Lake.

Wednesday, 10/08/2025: Posted photo — Texture of Pine.

I am testing a plant ID app that I have been using to identify trees. The app is called Seek. I used it to identify the bark of this pine tree.

Thursday, 10/09/2025: Posted photo — Slope Aspect Navigation.

When you are lost in the woods, you are taught to triangulate. The problem is, when you are lost you do not have any objects to triangulate on.

One way of locating yourself is by slope aspect or finding your location off the contour of the land. This is something I have been practicing for a while and hope to never use. If you want to know more about this technique, please leave a comment.

This is the slope that one of the lifts is at were one of the hiking trails cross the ski area.

Friday, 10/10/2025: Post photo — Day after Full.

This is a photo of the Hunter (or Harvest) moon the day after it was officially full. I took this photo two nights ago and just processed it today.

This photo was extracted from a 15 second video of the moon. I have a photo stacking program that will extract all the frames from a video and stack them into one photo. I have not used this photo much, so I wanted to give it a try again.

I have not been very happy with my moon shots lately. I do not know if it is my eyes or the lens. When I take moon photos, I zoom in as much as possible and manually focus my lens. My “moon” lens is all manual. The zoom is set at 1050 mm and placed on my tripod. With the length of the lens, any breeze or wind will make it shake. I use live view to focus, and it looks focused on the camera. I may have to take my lens apart and give it a cleaning.

Saturday, 10/11/2025: Post photo — Covered Bridge.

This covered bridge is located at the Foster Country Club in Foster RI. This was the site of one of my cousin’s daughter’s wedding yesterday afternoon. Here daughter likes my nature photography and asked me to photograph her wedding.

The photos from the wedding came out great. The photos from the reception were not so great because of the lighting. It is very difficult to take photos inside when they keep the reception hall dark. You need a very fast lens to take photos. I had a fast lens, but with the darkness and the colored lights from the DJ’s booth, I am not happy with the RAW photos.

It is now time to go through all my photos, edit them, and make them presentable to bride and groom.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Grasso!

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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“Sumens imagines consolatur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per cameram meam.”

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Photographic Thoughts — 09/28/2025 to 10/04/2025

“I never have taken a picture I’ve intended. They’re always better or worse.” — Diane Arbus

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Sunday, 09/28/2025: Posted photo — Bricks.

For the photo project that ended today, the subject was “Soundtrack”. I was having difficulty coming up with a subject.

I was cooking at the grill today and saw the bricks on the ground. The Pink Floyd song “Another Brick In The Wall” came to mind. I do not really like Pink Floyd too much, but I needed a subject, and I saw the bricks. I was hoping that I would find a brick wall, but we spent the day at the lake, and I was not able to get a photo. We live in an area with brick houses that pre-date the American Revolution.

Monday, 09/29/2025: Posted photo — Sunset.

Sunset was a strange color tonight. It was also one of the better sunsets in a while. The clouds were forming a vortex, pointing to something out west.

Sorry about the quality of this photo. The sun was setting quickly and took a quick photo while on the move.

Tuesday, 09/30/2025: Posted photo — Fire in the Sky.

Once again there was a very red sunset. During my hike, I saw the sunset blazing in the trees. It made the trees look like they were on fire.

I hope this photo does this justice, but photos never do justice to seeing nature live.

Wednesday, 10/01/2025: Posted photo — Texture 1 – Pineapple.

The photo topic this week is texture. I will be taking texture photos during the week. During my shopping trip, I saw pineapples and took a photo of the texture of their skin.

Thursday, 10/02/2025: Posted photo — Texture 2 – Dragon Fruit.

Today I took a photo of some dragon fruit to show more texture. I will be picking one of these photos for my submission. I will keep looking for more textures during the week.

Friday, 10/03/2025: Post photo — Mums.

Mums are hardy fall plants. At this time of year, almost every place that sells plants has mums.

There are two different types of mums: 1) “Garden” mums (found at garden nurseries) are hardy perennial plants. 2) “Florist” mums (often found at grocery stores and flower shops) are treated as decorative annuals and not grown to survive the winter.

I will have to do more research on the difference between the “garden” and “florist” varieties.

Saturday, 10/04/2025: Post photo — More Mums.

Here are more mums that I saw today. These are also “garden” mums.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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“Sumens imagines consolatur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per cameram meam.”

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Photographic Thoughts — 09/21/2025 to 09/27/2025

“Photograph: a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art.” — Ambrose Bierce

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Sunday, 09/21/2025: Posted photo — American Dagger Moth Caterpillar.

The American Dagger Mot is found in America east of the Rocky Mountains in wooded areas. They feed on many common types of trees such as oaks and maples and are often found on the ground in the forest. This caterpillar protects itself from danger by “stinging” anything that touches it. I did not touch it since I knew that some caterpillars sting and I did not know at the time if this was one of those.

Here is one of the many differences between a butterfly and a moth. Butterflies tend to fold their wings vertically up over their backs. Moths tend to hold their wings in a tent-like fashion that hides the abdomen. Butterflies are typically larger and have more colorful patterns on their wings. Moths are typically smaller with drab-colored wings.

Monday, 09/22/2025: Posted photo — Lift Progress.

Wachusett Mountain is putting in a new high-speed lift. I have been showing photos of progress as I hike past the construction. This lift is much larger than the lift they just removed.

Tuesday, 09/23/2025: Posted photo — Roses.

Over the last couple of weeks, I have been showing individual roses from this bush. This bush is the one that I did not think it would survive before it was transplanted.

When I planted it in the new flower bed, I took care to help it grow by watering it and keeping the ground fertilized. It is now growing wonderfully.

The yellow roses and the white roses bloom at different times. This is like other plants, such as our azaleas, in which the different colors bloom at different times.

Wednesday, 09/24/2025: Posted photo — Full Moon.

As I was looking for a file today, I found this photo of the moon. I took this photo a while ago. It is a composite of 10 separate photos.

This is one of my favorite full moon photos, so I wanted to share it with you.

Thursday, 09/25/2025: Posted photo — Rose during Rain.

We finally had rain. The rain took all the petals off the yellow roses. I noticed that there was a rosebud on this plant.

As I walked past it, I noticed the raindrops on the rose. I went back inside, grabbed my camera and its rain cover and took this photo.

Friday, 09/26/2025: Post photo — Elm Tree.

I like the look of this tree. I photographed it often a few years ago. On my way to work today, I wanted to photograph a great sunrise so I pulled into the cemetery to see if I could get a better view.

I do not know why I pulled into the cemetery, but I found my way to photograph this tree.

Saturday, 09/27/2025: Post photo — Lakeside.

Today was the church bazar. After the bazar we went to our cottage to have a cookout. I took this photo since I liked the way the sun reflected off the hill on the other side of the lake.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”

“Sumens imagines consolatur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per cameram meam.”

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Photographic Thoughts — 09/14/2025 to 09/20/2025

“If you see something that moves you, and then snap it, you keep a moment.” — Linda McCartney

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Sunday, 09/14/2025: Posted photo — Rosebud.

A few weeks ago, I constructed a planter for some roses that I purchased. I purchased white roses and yellow roses. The white roses bloomed a couple of times since I purchased them and the yellow roses looked like they were not going to live.

When I planted them, I was hopeful that they both would take root. I took my time and fed them, watered them, and removed weeds to help them grow. The white roses bloomed in the bed again, bending under their own weight. I need to support the blooms the next time I see them start. The yellow roses are starting to have multiple blooms.

This is a photo of one of the rosebuds from the yellow plant. It looks like it will bloom this week. If it does, I will post a photo of it later this week.

I am starting to learn about growing roses. There is much to learn, and any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Monday, 09/15/2025: Posted photo — Bearded Dragon.

The bearded dragon is equipped with armor of spiny reptilian scales, which include a “beard” of spikes under its chin that puffs up depending on its mood. A Bearded Dragon represents change, rebirth, and renewal.

This bearded dragon is the pet of one of my brothers. We stopped at his house on the way to one of the two weddings we attended last weekend. One was in Naples NY, and one was in Westminster MA the next day.

Tuesday, 09/16/2025: Posted photo — Chinese Swan Goose.

Wild goose symbolizes loyalty, integrity, and love.

This goose was swimming at the Old Mill during the time of the second wedding we attended last weekend.

Wednesday, 09/17/2025: Posted photo — Centerpiece.

This is the centerpiece from the second wedding. The first wedding was more traditional, and the second one was less traditional. The first wedding had less traditional food, and the second wedding had more traditional food.

Both weddings were special in their own way. The first was for a friend, and the second was for my niece. Wishing them both many happy years.

Thursday, 09/18/2025: Posted photo — Jump Off Point.

Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill has a lookout point called Jump Off Point. There is an overlook at the point, but not much of a drop to jump off, just a steep hill.

We took a walk to look at the views before packing up our camping equipment and heading to the wedding we were going to photograph. This was the first of two weddings over the weekend.

This park is very well maintained and is growing. The campsite we had the first time we were there, and when my wife and son camped there a few years ago, is now occupied by the camp host. I can understand why he took that site, it was the best one in the park.

Friday, 09/19/2025: Post photo — Orntario St. Bridge.

This bridge is a hidden wonder. The newly married couple wanted to take photos on this bridge after the ceremony. The bridge had debris on it, so before we took photos, we purchased a broom and swept off the bridge. We later presented the broom as a wedding gift. The couple loved the idea that we gave them this broom that was part of their special day.

Saturday, 09/20/2025: Post photo — Milky Way.

Second attempt at a Milky Way photo using my cellphone. This one was better than the first one, but still not great. There still was light pollution in the area. I attempted to block the light, so this photo came out slightly better.

I will keep taking this photo in darker areas to get a good one.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

Bonus

Here is the photo of the rose in Sunday’s photo in bloom.

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Photographic Thoughts — 08/24/2025 to 08/30/2025

“Once photography enters your bloodstream, it is like a disease.” — Anonymous

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Sunday, 08/24/2025: Posted photo — Hiking Shoes.

I was just sitting around after a hike playing with a camera that I am borrowing while mine is being cleaned. I was just taking photos by changing the camera settings.

I took this photo of my boots and liked the composition, so I am sharing it with you.

Monday, 08/25/2025: Posted photo — Fire.

Chilly day today. I started a fire in our wood stove. The light from the stove caught my eye so I took this photo. This photo was taken with the long exposure setting on my phone.

Tuesday, 08/26/2025: Posted photo — Juvenile Eastern Newt.

The Eastern Newt as a juvenile is reddish-orange with slightly bumpy skin. As an adult, the Eastern Newt turns olive green, and their bellies reveal scattered black spots on a bright yellow background. Juvenile Eastern Newts are also called Red Efts because they have bright orange or orange-red skin with two rows of dark-rimmed yellowish or orange spots on each side of the back.

There were many of these newts on the trail today. I wonder if there were many on the trails because of the little rain we had today. We have not had a good, soaking rain in this area for a while.

Wednesday, 08/27/2025: Posted photo — Sunset.

A glorious golden sunset tonight.

When sunlight strikes gas molecules, such as nitrogen and oxygen, light of longer wavelengths, like red, yellow, and orange, easily passes through, while light of shorter wavelengths, such as blue and violet, is absorbed and then scattered in all directions by the gas molecules. This is why we have colorful sunsets and sunrises.

Thursday, 08/28/2025: Posted photo — Geese.

I took advantage of today by going by the Old Mill to take photos of the geese and ducks. It has been a while since I went to the duck pond.

Today I went with the camera that I borrowed to learn more about it. I will go back tomorrow to take more photos.

Friday, 08/29/2025: Post photo — Standing Goose.

Here is a photo from today’s trip to the Old Mill. The camera that I used does not have much of a zoom. I could not use my zoom lens since it was made by a different manufacturer. Also, my better zoom lens is off with my camera being cleaned.

Saturday, 08/30/2025: Post photo — Rainbow.

The topic for my photo project this week is reflection. A rainbow involves reflection, but it is more accurately described as an optical phenomenon created by the combined processes of refraction, internal reflection, and dispersion of sunlight in water droplets. The light refracts, or bends, as it enters a raindrop, then internally reflects off the back of the droplet, and finally refracts again as it exits, separating into its constituent colors.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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“Sumens imagines consolatur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per cameram meam.”

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Photographic Thoughts — 08/17/2025 to 08/23/2025

“I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn’t photograph them.” — Diane Arbus

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Sunday, 08/17/2025: Posted photo — Fireplace.

Here is the fireplace at the lake ready for a fire. We have not had a fire in a while since it has been so dry.

Monday, 08/18/2025: Posted photo — Clear Day.

Finally, a clear day. I was able to clearly see Mount Monadnock from the summit of Wachusett for the first time in a few weeks.

Tuesday, 08/19/2025: Posted photo — Black Eyed Susans.

Some Black Eyed Susans around the area.

Wednesday, 08/20/2025: Posted photo — Dragonfly.

A dragonfly laying on the ground at work.

Thursday, 08/21/2025: Posted photo —  Feather.

A feather laying on the ground at work.

Friday, 08/22/2025: Post photo — Pu’u’ula’ula.

Haleakalā National Park.

Saturday, 08/23/2025: Post photo — Waterton Lake Sunset.

Waterton Lake National Park.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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Photographic Thoughts — 08/10/2025 to 08/16/2025

“I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn’t photograph them.” — Diane Arbus

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Sunday, 08/03/2025: Posted photo — Dock View.

Here is an unusual angle for a photo. This was taken with my cellphone. I did not know how the photo was going to come out since all I did was put my phone on the deck of the dock and took this photo.

I am happy with the way this turned out. This might be the view of an ant, spider, or other small animal looking out at the water from the dock.

Monday, 08/04/2025: Posted photo — Ready to Hike.

My backpack resting on a signpost getting ready to hike. There was a new member of the group today and they had to travel to the ski area before our hike. There was enough time for them to go to the ski area and back prior to the hike.

While I was waiting, I was practicing some rope work and was planning for the hike. While I was doing this, I put my pack against this post. I looked over at my pack and thought that it would take a good photo for today.

For the ropework, I was trying out some different ways of tying knots. I want to practice now for winter hiking. I plan on bringing my rope on more hikes and have been practicing secure knots, quick release knots, self-release knots, and knots to use for guidelines. I only have a short section of rope, which should be all that I need for my hikes.

Tuesday, 08/05/2025: Posted photo — Sunset.

Once again, the smoke for the Canadian fires adds great color to the sunset. Someone I was with commented on the layering of the mountains and hills as the sun was setting.

Photos do not do justice to sunsets. You need to get out and experience them. I often joke that if you have seen one sunset, you have seen them all. I have seen uncountable amounts of sunsets over the years. Each one is different. Some are better than others, but they are all wondrous to view.

Wednesday, 08/06/2025: Posted photo — Where’s the Fire?

This is a photo from last week’s visit to the fire tower. It shows how the tower personnel use string to locate a fire. I have only one clear photo since there were many people in a small space in the lookout area.

The personnel spot smoke off in the distance and use a compass to locate the bearing for the smoke. They then place the string in the direction of the smoke. They would radio to adjacent towers to locate the smoke. Once the other towers locate the smoke, they send that bearings to the Wachusett tower. They then place string in the direction that the other towers spot the smoke. The intersection of the strings is the location of the fire.

Thursday, 08/07/2025: Posted photo — Sunflowers.

Not all sunflowers follow the sun. Young sunflowers face east to soak up sunlight in the morning and track the sun as it moves westward throughout the day. This process is called heliotropism. Once sunflowers have reached maturity, they stop following the sun and face east from then on.

Sunflower seeds are rich in nutrients. They are a good source of vitamin E, magnesium, selenium, and fiber, which can contribute to heart health, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion.

Friday, 08/08/2025: Post photo — Wachusett Mountain.

Clear day have not been too common over the last few weeks due to haze and Canadian wildfires. Today, the humidity and haziness broke and there was a clear view of Wachusett Mountain from Round Meadow Pond.

My DSLR will be out of order for some time as I get it cleaned so I will have to use borrowed cameras and my cellphone. This photo was taken with my cellphone. I am a Canon person. My son is teaching a technology class that uses Nikon cameras. I hope that Simon & Garfunkel are correct. How many of you understand that last statement.

Saturday, 08/09/2025: Post photo — All Dried Up.

In the spring, there were many days without sun. Lately there have been many days without rain. Some of the lakes and reservoirs in this area still appear to have plenty of water in them. As you can see by this photo, they do not.

Water over the dam at Round Meadow Pond normally stops flowing this time of year. This year is not exception. This still made a good photo due to the blue sky.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

“Sumens imagines consolatur et inspirat me.”

“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”