My family are Association Members at Laurelville Retreat Center and twice a year the members get invited out for a weekend of faith, fellowship and friendship. It is always a peaceful weekend of being around friends in nature. Needless to say, the camera gets carried everywhere.
Cedar Creek Gorge Hike and Thursday Worship
Once again I dropped my daughter off for her sports practice and went off for a short hike around Cedar Creek Park along the gorge trail. Wanting to pack light, I only brought the Leica M10 and the 3 tiny primes I own for it, a 21mm, 35mm and 50mm. Of course, since I left my big telephoto at home, the first thing I see upon exiting my car is a Belted Kingfisher flitting about. Oh well, next time.
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Great Horned Owlet
On the way home tonight, I made a quick stop by the owl nest I explored last week. Luck was on my side as an owlet was perched outside the nest and watching my every move. I think this is a Great Horned Owl owlet, but I could be mistaken. Taken with a Nikon Zf and Nikon 180-600mm + Nikon Z 1.4x teleconverter.
Hiking and Worship
The rain finally gave us a break for the past 2 days and that allowed me to spend quality time with my chainsaw and clear some downed trees then go for a short hike after on Saturday. Sunday I brought the camera gear to Church to get updated imagery for them to have. Being able to volunteer and capture these moments is a blessing.