Redding vacation

When a very good friend offered the use of their new home in Redding, we jumped at the opportunity. This was the view from the dining room on the first evening (telephoto shot).

Mt. Shasta

We walked in the neighborhood and rode mountain bikes on some nearby trails, as well as going to Turtle […]

Playing around with a new camera

Some of the first photos I shot with my new Canon camera and lens were of Carolyn and Elizabeth in available light. ISO settings on these photos were 2000 and 3200. Noise is noticeable, but not objectionable to me. The biggest challenge is the shallow depth of field at f/2.8.

Carolyn

Elizabeth

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Mission accomplished—new bike acquired

Happiness is a new birthday bike

We had good intentions yesterday, but the store didn’t have this size frame unboxed. We went back today to let her test ride it, and when her smile kept getting bigger and bigger as she was riding, it was clear it was going to work for her. Happy […]