Not Spring
A few sunny days last week tricked me into thinking Spring was coming to NE Ohio. Today's snow proves that hope was false. My son's golf outing yesterday was cut short by a snow squall…
Category: Vermilion, OH
Unseasonably mild in NE Ohio
It's sunny and mild on the shores of Lake Erie. Our weather is unusual for February. I am catching spring fever despite myself. The view out my studio window propels me outside. Just a week…
New camera lens
I tested my new 35mm F1.8 prime lens today with my Nikon z7 camera. This prime lens joins two others in my collection--50mm F1.8, and 85mm F1.8. The latter two are exceptionally sharp and are…
Reminds me of winter
Reminds me a little of winter, eh? It's actually warmer today than it was on Christmas Eve when we lost power with the wind chill at -29 f. The fireplace kept the frigid air at…
Memorial Day 2022
In the U.S.A., Memorial Day is the day we set aside to honor those who died in the service of their country. In my family, my maternal grandmother King's grandfather was wounded and left for…
Another one underway
As I've done several times, I intend to document the birth of a painting. The last time, I shared just the early stages of a painting. That's my plan this time too. 2-3 posts that…
Dismal–Snow on April 18
Yep, snow on April 18 here in NE Ohio. My backyard after lunch. I can't remember snow this late in the year.
Eagles above us
American bald eagles are nested here. Yesterday I was able to get some photos of the eagles cartwheeling and cavorting above our house. There are a lot of bird species here: gulls (of course), herons,…