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Photography, Hiking, Coding, and just being Outdoors keeps me going. This will likely be mostly #52Frames posts.

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Actually saw you guys out this morning and can confirm your group was impressively lit up.

06.11.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like it paid off. You got top billing and it certainly freaked me out!

04.11.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A closeup of a golden ginko leaf hanging from a limb on a tree with golden soft colors in the background.

A closeup of a golden ginko leaf hanging from a limb on a tree with golden soft colors in the background.

Bright yellow permeates the scene with a grove of ginko trees filled with bright yellow leaves and a carpet of golden ginko leaves lays on the ground.

Bright yellow permeates the scene with a grove of ginko trees filled with bright yellow leaves and a carpet of golden ginko leaves lays on the ground.

Bright yellow permeates the scene with a grove of ginko trees filled with bright yellow leaves and a carpet of golden ginko leaves lays on the ground.  One tree is more prominent in the left foreground and a row of trees lead your eye in the background on the right.

Bright yellow permeates the scene with a grove of ginko trees filled with bright yellow leaves and a carpet of golden ginko leaves lays on the ground. One tree is more prominent in the left foreground and a row of trees lead your eye in the background on the right.

Yellow and slightly green ginko leaves lay on the ground among some grass.

Yellow and slightly green ginko leaves lay on the ground among some grass.

A wonderful visit to the ginko tree grove at the State Arboretum of Virginia #BlueSkyArtShow #Autumn #scenic #scenery #landscape #ginko #fallcolors #photography

01.11.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A panoramic view of misty autumn river that reflects a dense forest ablaze with golden, orange, yellow and green foliage. The calm water mirrors the trees.  It is set against a pale sky with faint contrails, creating a serene, symmetrical scene.

A panoramic view of misty autumn river that reflects a dense forest ablaze with golden, orange, yellow and green foliage. The calm water mirrors the trees. It is set against a pale sky with faint contrails, creating a serene, symmetrical scene.

Early morning pano at the Ivy Creek Natural Area along the Rivanna River Reservoir #BlueSkyArtShow #Autumn #landscape #photography #EastCoastKin

01.11.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Recently bought cheese from nuns... Would do it again. πŸ˜€

31.10.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well Siri is truly awful so that was your first mistake. πŸ˜‚ Local models are a bit less capable, but I thought the smaller google model might have pulled it off. In this case, definitely not.

29.10.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lol.. just for giggles I decided to try it with a local Gemma model (an AI model from google made to run on laptops).

First guess it was sure it was Austin Texas. I said "no you're wrong". Second guess Columbia, SC. Once again "Nope you're wrong". Finally on the 3rd shot it came up with RVA

29.10.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Forgot to add the tags: #architecture #deer #uva #charlottesville

29.10.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Full view of the illuminated Rotunda at the University of Virginia at twilight, with a large bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson on a marble pedestal centered in the foreground

Full view of the illuminated Rotunda at the University of Virginia at twilight, with a large bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson on a marble pedestal centered in the foreground

A white-tailed deer stands on a blurred dirt path, looking toward the camera, framed by dense autumn foliage in shades of orange and yellow.

A white-tailed deer stands on a blurred dirt path, looking toward the camera, framed by dense autumn foliage in shades of orange and yellow.

Close-up portrait of a white-tailed deer with large ears, peering through green and yellow foliage in a forest.

Close-up portrait of a white-tailed deer with large ears, peering through green and yellow foliage in a forest.

I had several options for this week's prompt but the early morning glow at the Rotunda left little question of the obvious choice.

#52frames #52Frames_CenteredComposition #photography #architecture #wildlife #deer #eastcoastkin

29.10.2025 01:48 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

🀣 I feel like this earns a good bit more than 1 lumen.

28.10.2025 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Simple and brilliant! I love it.

27.10.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice shot. I love catching the kayakers and paddleboarders surfing out at Z-dam when the river is just right.

27.10.2025 02:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The article suggests it happened in New Kent but I wouldn't be surprised if it is the same route used by those trains

27.10.2025 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Any coal in the wetlands is too much coal in the wetlands

26.10.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Good news, it wasn't an Amtrak. Bad news, "At least 15 cars carrying coal as well as two locomotives derailed into the wetlands" 😳😬

26.10.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Very nice!

20.10.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't know all the details, but listening in on the police traffic, they used a tactical team to enter a house and arrest a man that was reportedly armed. The Crozet Car Wash was just being used as a staging area for resources. The incident was a good bit further up Parkview.

17.10.2025 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Math, how does it work?

I am really looking forward to my huge refunds on medications I take. Who knew they would become a profit center?

17.10.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooo.. this is beautiful (and my wife's favorite tree). Is that from this year?

16.10.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! Hadn't thought too much about out of order representing a longer time frame but I think it's a worthwhile interpretation. I wanted to do it out of order just to try something a bit more unconventional as you pointed out.

13.10.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A panoramic landscape showing a mountain range at different times of day represented by different vertical slices arranged from left to right.  The slices  transition from night to day but the slices have been arranged out of sequential order.  This is the "out of order" version of the image.

A panoramic landscape showing a mountain range at different times of day represented by different vertical slices arranged from left to right. The slices transition from night to day but the slices have been arranged out of sequential order. This is the "out of order" version of the image.

A panoramic landscape showing a mountain range at different times of day represented by different vertical slices arranged from left to right.  The slices  transition from night to day.  This is the "in order" version of the image.

A panoramic landscape showing a mountain range at different times of day represented by different vertical slices arranged from left to right. The slices transition from night to day. This is the "in order" version of the image.

Went for the extra credit but decided to scramble things up. Here's both versions of my photo (out of order and in order) for #52frames_time #52frames. The family consensus is for the "in order" version but I kind of like the "out of order" version better.

Which do you prefer?

13.10.2025 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Close-up photograph of a dried thistle flower head. The white, feathery seed structures are intricately detailed and covered in fine, delicate hairs that create a textured appearance against a dark background.  The fine hairs have little droplets of dew on them.

Close-up photograph of a dried thistle flower head. The white, feathery seed structures are intricately detailed and covered in fine, delicate hairs that create a textured appearance against a dark background. The fine hairs have little droplets of dew on them.

Close-up view of a dried thistle seed head. The structure is dark brown and segmented, covered in sharp, bristly spines. Thin, white strands  extend from the top.

Close-up view of a dried thistle seed head. The structure is dark brown and segmented, covered in sharp, bristly spines. Thin, white strands extend from the top.

Close up view of the grill of a car.  The grill is metallic with regular semi-square openings.

Close up view of the grill of a car. The grill is metallic with regular semi-square openings.

A close up shot of a headlight glass cover with ridges as part of the texture.

A close up shot of a headlight glass cover with ridges as part of the texture.

I had a several options for last week's #52frames_texture challenge but ultimately settled on the dew soaked thistle top. #52frames

10.10.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly, my Garmin watch works great and I have it setup via Garmin Connect to sync over to Strava so you get both with no real effort. Plus the Garmin watches hold a charge for days so I only charge about 1-2 times per week. There's not much reason for Garmin to do something on an Apple watch.

09.10.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

05.10.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The photograph captures a vast, panoramic landscape at sunrise. A series of rolling hills and mountains stretch out into the distance, creating a layered effect that fades into soft focus. The foreground shows a ridge of land with some trees visible, leading the eye towards the expansive valley below.

A thick layer of mist or fog fills the valley, partially obscuring fields and small clusters of buildings. The sun casts a warm, golden light across the scene, illuminating the mist and creating a hazy glow. The sky is a gradient of soft yellows and oranges, blending seamlessly with the landscape below.

The overall impression is one of tranquility, vastness, and natural beauty. The composition emphasizes the scale of the landscape and creates a sense of depth.

The photograph captures a vast, panoramic landscape at sunrise. A series of rolling hills and mountains stretch out into the distance, creating a layered effect that fades into soft focus. The foreground shows a ridge of land with some trees visible, leading the eye towards the expansive valley below. A thick layer of mist or fog fills the valley, partially obscuring fields and small clusters of buildings. The sun casts a warm, golden light across the scene, illuminating the mist and creating a hazy glow. The sky is a gradient of soft yellows and oranges, blending seamlessly with the landscape below. The overall impression is one of tranquility, vastness, and natural beauty. The composition emphasizes the scale of the landscape and creates a sense of depth.

Sunrise over the Afton Valley. #BlueSkyArtShow #relax #EastCoastKin #landscape #sunrise

04.10.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

But his disapproval rating is off the charts! Like nobody has ever seen before. πŸ˜‚

03.10.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Crozet shuttle has been a nice resource. Sometimes it can run a little late, but my wife has used it more than a few times back and forth to work.

01.10.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Been making this same argument to anyone who will listen that seems to think LLMs are a golden hammer.

20.09.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This photo is from a drone looking slightly downward.  A rusty sky from an early morning sunrise above distant mountains. In the foreground is a reservoir surrounded by trees.  A light layer of cloud/fog lays over the land.  On the water a few small multi-rower boats can be seen paddling into the distance.

This photo is from a drone looking slightly downward. A rusty sky from an early morning sunrise above distant mountains. In the foreground is a reservoir surrounded by trees. A light layer of cloud/fog lays over the land. On the water a few small multi-rower boats can be seen paddling into the distance.

Sunrise at the reservoir.
#52frames #52frames_shootfromabove

08.09.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A very pleasantly creative idea for this week. Well done!

08.09.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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