An overcast day for my solo hike in the Nature Preserve, but still warm enough for tee shirt and shorts. I took only the 23mm f/1.4 lens as a way of seeing things with fresh perspective.

It was a challenge to carry an extra 2-1/2 pounds and be on my own, especially on the steep, rocky, and treacherous parts of the trail. But there is a certain exhilaration in being adventurous and taking risks.

What a blessing to be amongst the trees, boulders, rock cliffs, amazing vistas, and some persisting autumn colors!