Sick Brenna and Geese

Sick Brenna and Geese

Perhaps some fresh air will help Brenna’s cold.

Congestion

Congestion

These times

These times

Quality concerns paved my path to an SLR but I always keep a close eye on developments with compact cameras. Something smaller would often be nice. I followed the announcement of the new Leica M9 which, although an impractical business proposition, made me curious about the Leica look hype.

As far as I can tell, that look consists largely of a very shallow depth-of-field, even for landscapes, along with some vignetting. Hey, I can do that. Of course, if you’ve spent $15,000 on a pocket-full of little lenses to go along with your M9, you may also want to emphasize the ever-ephemeral micro-contrast and drawing style of these lenses. Although I may pine for a quality compact, I suppose I’ll have to forgo those inscrutable qualities for now.

Vapor rub

Vapor rub

Minor concerns

Minor concerns

The glasses were her choice. She insisted, as she often does, on a walk. She was fascinated by the leaves and twigs but quickly succumbed to flu fatigue.

New lines

New lines

East Parkcenter Bridge

Private pool

Private pool

Trees of color

Trees of color

State government

State government

Brenna and I noticed these while we were walking back to our bikes. They didn’t mind us approaching right to the bank to watch them feeding.

Gusts

Gusts

Done with this walk

Done with this walk