Today’s reflections were shot over a period of weeks and are taken from two rolls of film, the first two from my first roll of Ektar color print film and the last three from the roll of Provia color transparency film I scanned last week.
I first met the pair of geese about a month or so ago. I couldn’t get a clear shot of both because the underbrush was in the way. I waited for a few minutes and both climbed up on a log to preen themselves but again I didn’t have a clear shot.
I decided to walk on up the trail and catch a shot of the geese on the way back. I found this scene where the first signs of spring were emerging from the earth. The subtle reflection is (I think) a glimpse of the Chestnut Branch.
When I returned to where I saw the geese, they were on the opposite side of the lake. They were too far away and partially hidden by the growth along the shore.
When I went back a few weeks later I had my tripod with me. I was setting up for this shot that morning on Emerald Lake. I wasn’t ready to take a photograph so I stopped what I was doing to watch and listen instead. I wrote and published this vignette the next day…
It was so quiet, the air was afraid to move and the birds spoke in whispers… (read the full post — Morning on Emerald Lake here)
Not one of my best photos but I share it with you because this is where I stood that morning on Emerald lake.
This shot was taken close by. You might recognize it. This was taken with a 50mm lens. I’ve published this scene twice before in B&W. Once with a 28mm lens and once with a 24mm lens. I prefer the B&W versions, especially the 24mm.
This last image was taken from the highway bridge on my way home. Looks a lot different in color. The last time you saw this view it was cold and B&W.
PS — My mom is in the hospital so I may not be near a computer all that often over this weekend to visit and reply to comments.
First I hope you mom is going to be okay. I send you my aloha and sunshine my friend. 🙂
These are beautiful photos. I love them and the reflections are so calm and peaceful. Excellent.
My best to you and have a wonderful weekend. Think positive 🙂
Prayers and thoughts for you mom.
Beautiful scenes and captures as always.
Wonderful shots as ususal! What a terrific hidden place of solitude and beauty! Hope your mom is going to be alright! Don’t worry about commenting just yet..we’ll be here!
My best to you, Regina
Lovely muted spring colours. I really like the first shot.
It’s so nice to see the start of spring in your photos. I did see the tiny reflection that you were talking about. It’s great to be able to enjoy nature in all of it’s fullness.
I hope your mother gets well soon.
Don’t you just love getting out in nature! I always enjoy your views!
I brought mom home from the hospital today. She’s doing fine.
Love the sense of quiet and peacefulness to them, the color and freshness of spring. They are all great.