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Can Spring Be Far Behind?

March 28, 2009

“Detroit River Fog” © R.L. Herron

Speaking of fog: The weather is starting to cooperate a bit. Crocuses are starting to emerge, and you can just see the buds beginning on some trees. Signs of new life, and one of the reasons I so thoroughly enjoy springtime.

Still, the days are often wet and cold and dreary, and look anything but promising. Like this image of a freighter, moving slowly through the fog, south down the Detroit River, from Lake St. Clair.

It hardly seems to hold much promise . . . until you realize the ice is gone from the river, and traffic along it is moving again.

In its own way, it’s very much a sign of spring. Makes me want to write.

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Foggy Morning

February 21, 2009

“Foggy Morning” © R.L. Herron

We had another four inches of snow today. Doesn’t sound like a lot, but when you add it to the rest we’ve already had this year, it comes to more than 15 feet.

I found this image of a foggy street in the neighborhood, taken early in the morning on my way to work last year, before I retired.

It made me wish for spring again, as this street is now snow-covered and slippery.

It also made me appreciate this image all over again. There’s something magical about fog. Oh, certainly not the driving in it, but the way it alters the mood of the light, and makes ordinary things appear, for a moment, almost magical.

There must be a short-story in there somewhere, too.

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Winter Photo Shoots

February 4, 2009

I guess I must be getting older. Winter shoots never used to bother me so much. Now, they’ve become a real pain. Particularly in my hands.

We have more snow this year than we’ve had in a long time, and it’s been bitter cold for a long stretch, too. It was three degrees outside this morning, only got to 12 all day, and it’s going to be pushing 10-below tonight. Far too cold to be out shooting pictures.

At least it is if I have to travel distance greater than the mailbox at the end of the driveway! The ache in my knuckles from the cold begins far too soon.

I’ve thought about shooting some “seasonal” photos. You know, shots taken from the same position, of the same subject, in all four seasons of the year. I’d be doing it too, if only winter weren’t so darn … wintery! Better start writing to keep warm!