Stroll

52Frames - Week 40 - A Quiet Moment

EC: Golden Ratio

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Libertyville, IL

During the week, this is an especially peaceful place for a stroll.

Sony A7IV @ f6.3 | 1/400 | 111mm | ISO 250

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 10/2/24

No Kleenex

52Frames - Week 39 - Mode of Transportation

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Libertyville, IL

Rarely do I have Kleenex when using this mode of transportation.  The glove works.

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/400 | 232mm | ISO 250

Tamron E 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 A067

Photographed 9/23/24

Neural Networks

Primary and alternate shots for 52 Assignments - BW50 - Branch Out

Neural Network 1

52 Assignments BW50 - Branch Out

Independence Grove

Libertyville, IL

Sony A7 IV @ f4 1/2000 20mm  ISO 100

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Photographed 12/19/23

Neural Network 2

52 Assignments BW50 - Branch Out (Alternate)

Reed-Turner Woodland

Long Grove, IL

Technically cannot use this shot for the assignment since it is not of a single tree, hence an alternate.


Apple iPhone 15 Pro @ f1.9  1/640  2.69mm (30mm equiv)  ISO 25

Photographed 12/14/23

Hanging On

52Frames - Week 51 - Unfinished

EC: Roll of 12 (used #7)

It's mid-December and this tree has not yet finished shedding its leaves for the season.

Sony A7 IV @ f8 1/800 23mm ISO 100

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Photographed 12/19/23

Family Paddle

Independence Grove - Libertyville, IL

Playing around with some film simulations in Lightroom Classic.  Ektachrome E100

Sony A7C @ f8 1/125 28mm  ISO 160

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Sony A7C @ f8 1/125 28mm  ISO 125

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

All Photographed 7/16/22

Catch & Release

52Frames - Week 28 - Silhouette

Independence Grove

Libertyville, IL

Sony A7C @ f6.7 1/500 157mm ISO 100

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 7/16/22

A Lesson

2022_CLondon52w28: Unconventional Light

From the C.London website: "Some of the most interesting light comes from unconventional places - a bon fire, a TV set, headlights of a car, etc etc. For this week the main light source should be from something other than the sun or light bulbs. Be as creative!"

One of the great things about these weekly prompts is the impetus to try something new. This week, thought I would try infrared light. Unfortunately, I did not order an IR filter in time, so decided to experiment with Lightroom filters & profiles. This image emulates Kodak Aerochrome.

Sony A7C @ f9 1/125 200mm ISO 640

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 7/16/22

Water's Edge

Independence Grove

Libertyville, IL

Mid-40's in mid-November and little wind; good recipe for a bike ride.  Peaceful.

Taken 11/22/20

Hooked

TooTook a bike ride today to Independence Grove - 26 miles round trip.  While there, I observed this family catch and release a sizable specimen out of this small lake.

I was going for a silhouette shot and converted to b/w because the color was distracting to the contrast between the family and the water.

Taken 6/7/20

12 Miles to go for a 100 Mile Weekend!

Via Flickr:
3rd leg of a 100 mile weekend; Lincolnshire to Independence Grove. Just after taking this shot, the rear tire went flat. No CO2 adapter and no pump. 3/4 mile walk to the nearest gas station to get air into the new tube. And then, a successful finish.

Taken 5/27/13