LHR Images BLOG

Hope you get to spend some quality time with your Dad today — whether in person or not.

Last night, I took advantage of a break in the weather to go paddling at Chester Woods. First time since we lost Frodo so it was definitely a bittersweet event.

Thanks to all our recent rain, the lake was about 10 feet higher than usual. I paddled past sunken fishing piers, picnic tables and trash cans. The dock at the boat launch was a few yards from shore.

Fantastic cloud formations reflected in the calm water.

The bow of my canoe sure was empty without Frodo sitting there.

There was an eaglet on the nest I’ve been observing for the last several years. I took a bunch of obligatory shots but none worth sharing. Mostly, I just concentrated on the clouds. And, searching, in vain, for the turkeys gobbling along the shoreline.

With the clouds, I was expecting a spectacular sunset. While definitely nice, it didn’t live up to expectations.

Although I stayed fairly late, I wasn’t anywhere near the last one off the water. It was such a nice evening, it was tough to leave. Yes, Frodo was missed but I definitely still enjoyed the paddle.

Storm Clouds over Crooked Lake August 9, 2007

Our next morning started out cloudy.

We had decided to take a layover day in this beautiful area
near Lower Basswood Falls.

Nikon D70 with Tokina 12-24mm lens.

Horse River August 8, 2007

Getting ready to portage.

Olympus 770SW Digital P&S.