Warm sun and a new month for a solo hike in the Nature Preserve. As a challenge I took only one prime lens, the 90mm … Read more...
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Late February
Tee shirt weather for today’s solo hike in the Nature Preserve. There was ample time to explore off-trail rocks, lichens, backcountry sculptures, and other delights.… Read more...
Winter Sunday
A frigid day with icy winds, necessitating longjohn thermals, but we had yet another incredible off-trail adventure in the Nature Preserve. The weather included snow, … Read more...
Off Trail Birthday
Chilly winds and mid-40’s temps but warm sunshine for our off-trail adventure in the Nature Preserve. It was Diana’s birthday, and so we ascended through … Read more...
Winter Hike
Temps in the mid-30’s and mostly overcast skies, but a marvelous solo hike in the Nature Preserve. The trees, rocks, and shrubs had a magical … Read more...
Cottonwoods in Winter
Off Trail Sunday
Another marvelous hike amongst the rock cliffs on a sunny mid-February day. We explored several new areas and approaches, and communed deeply with Nature, the … Read more...
Overcast Day
First time to hike Trail 401 in its entirety since December 6 of last year. The day was mostly overcast with a chilly wind, but … Read more...
A Magical Snowy Morning
New Lens Goes Off Trail, Part 2
Here are more photographs taken from our off-trail hike today using the new 18-55mm zoom lens.






















