Gradually, then suddenly…
I imagine all towns and cities have one—that slightly eccentric, often misunderstood resident who doesn’t quite match society’s standard….

I imagine all towns and cities have one—that slightly eccentric, often misunderstood resident who doesn’t quite match society’s standard….


Most of my photographic opportunities are coming from local sources these days and I don’t foresee that changing in the immediate future, so, as fair warning it’s probably trees and streets for a while.

You can get a lot of different “flavors” in a small town even during a holiday where there is a central Christmas theme about. You might even find a few holiday critters.

“In the weeds” is an interesting saying. It’s often used to signify being lost, off the known path or being behind or overwhelmed in completing some task. It’s not normally used in a positive context. But, it can be.

When first announced in February 2012, I’d placed an order for a Nikon D800 to replace my Nikon D700. After a couple of months of waiting I canceled that order because I was having second thoughts on how or if I really needed a camera with so many mega pixels. I’ve thought a number of times about ordering one again and had even thought I would upon our return from Italy.