It's Now a Lens Quintet

September 26, 2023 - I could not pass up a deal I ran across to add a 24-105mm lens to my four RF STM prime lenses. Earlier this year I had t...
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Between the Battles II

September 23, 2023 - I had a nice 2 1/2 hour hike around the Saratoga Battlefield this morning, my first as an official park volunteer with a...
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Between the Battles

September 21, 2023 - The 18 days between the battles of Saratoga is one of my favorite times of year to walk around the battlefield. During t...
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Crisp September Day

September 20, 2023 - I had a brief chance to walk around Oakwood Cemetery with the downsized kit in a new backpack late this morning. I ended...
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Almost Battle Time at Saratoga NHP

September 17, 2023 - The first battle of Saratoga took place on September 19th, 1777. Several of the histories I've read include descriptions...
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Fall Forest Scenes

September 15, 2023 - Here are some still life photos from the woods at Grafton Lakes State Park this morning,
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A Portrait Length Completes the New Lens Lineup

September 14, 2023 - The last of my inexpensive lens acquisitions arrived yesterday and I tested it out this morning. I especially wanted to...
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Another Lens Transition

September 06, 2023 - I wrote about a contemplated change in lens philosophy on the Gear Blog here. I tested out the first two incoming lenses...
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Day Four

September 03, 2023 - The nice stretch of weather continues despite some overnight rain. I decided to stay more local and visit Peebles Island...
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Day Three

September 02, 2023 - I began this nice stretch of weather with a hike around Long Pond at Grafton Lakes State Park on Thursday. I followed th...
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Fall's First Day

September 01, 2023 - Meteorological Fall, that is. September and October are the best months for shooting outdoor locations and events and I'...
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