Weekend Reflections

Taken in the lobby at work, I was struck by how bright the reflection was in the darker hallway.


James at Newtown Daily Photo runs a theme called Weekend Reflections. Around a hundred photo bloggers post a photo containing a reflection; beautiful work. Click the link and go see!

Skywatch Friday

It's been another rainy week here in Schenectady, and so this is a fair representation of our sky.


A group of photobloggers post a photo of their skies each Friday - it's called Skywatch Friday. Click the link to see photos from round the world.

F Number	14.0
Lens ID	LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length	16.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 32.0 mm)
Exposure Time	1/1300
Exposure Program	Program AE
ISO	800
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire

Pileated woodpecker

I heard this bird while I was walking through the parking lot at work, and He flew through the trees, so I was able to see him as well.  I was very surprised how big he seemed - I'd say about the same size as a crow.  I wasn't sure, but my wife immediately identified this fellow as a Pileated Woodpecker.  It was very hard to get close to him, and in the end, I had to crop and enlarge the original to make him large enough to see!

F Number	5.6
Lens ID	-45mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length	45.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 90.0 mm)
Exposure Time	1/60
Exposure Program	Program AE
ISO	400
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire

Apple blossom

When we visited the greenhouse last week, their apple tree was just beginning to blossom.  They smell so sweet!

F Number	6.3
Lens ID	LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length	34.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 68.0 mm)
Exposure Time	1/200
Exposure Program	Program AE
ISO	100
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire

Reclaiming space

This is part of my wife's flower garden.  It's become a bit disorganised ever since she got excited about the community garden plot.  I decided to clear a bit of space and put in some tomato plants.  These are cherry tomatoes. Also making an appearance: violets, a walking onion, strawberries and mint.  A word to the wise: mint spreads!  Thankfully, we like mint tea!

F Number	5.6
Lens ID	LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length	18.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 36.0 mm)
Exposure Time	1/160
Exposure Program	Program AE
ISO	100
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire

Time to mow

This is what a week of rain does for grass.  This isn't my lawn; this is the community garden.  I try to mow every week, but it was impossible last week due to the rain.  Just behind the mower is a field of dandelions.  I hated to mow them over, but having them go to seed would be disastrous for the gardeners!

F Number	5.6
Lens ID	LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length	14.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28.0 mm)
Exposure Time	1/250
Exposure Program	Program AE
ISO	100
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire

Skywatch Friday

No one in the area needs to be reminded what these are!  It's been constant rain for almost a week.  Nature's way of evening up the averages for the previous week of sun.

A group of photobloggers post a photo of their skies each Friday - it's called Skywatch Friday. Click the link to see photos from round the world.

F Number	9.0
Lens ID	LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length	14.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28.0 mm)
Exposure Time	1/640
Exposure Program	Program AE
ISO	100
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire