Sunday saw my first photo foray, albeit an easy and quick one. Although not in the depths of winter’s chill, I am susceptible to the cold generally and even more so as a result of the virus…encephalitis actually. But for the most part I am recovering well and maybe even a little ahead of schedule.
I made this image literally standing at the back of my car. No hike or backpack required.
Full Cold Moon setting into The Belt of Venus over Hadley, MA from Moody Bridge Road.
I am looking forward to my next time, although the cold might make that in May. 🙂
Happy Holidays to all. It’ll be a quiet few days for us, but I hope however you celebrate will be joyous and lead to a great 2019.
Stephen Gingold Nature Photography Blog 
It must feel good to get back out there, even for a short time. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Steve. I’m looking forward to seeing more next year.
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Thanks, Todd. I am looking forward to sharing more images here in 2019. The cold is the greatest issue right now as I am doping well physically. Best wishes to you and yours.
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Take your time getting well. Holiday wishes to you and yours.
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Thank you. Happy Holidays.
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It’s good to hear your voice again and see your handiwork. Amen for happy holidays and a healthy, joyous 2019.
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I am very happy to be able to be here, Steve. I think I am going to find life more easily satisfactory for the experience.
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It’s a beautiful photograph.
I hope you have a happy Christmas and a healhier (and healthy) new year.
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Thanks, Val, for both. I’m a day late, but Merry Christmas and I hope 2019 is a great year for you.
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Gosh – I am sorry to hear that! I hope you’ll continue to recover well ahead of schedule.
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Thank you. Things are going well, at least as far as I can tell. 🙂
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Glad to hear your recovery is continuing, stay warm and best wishes for the new year.
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Thank you, Robert. Happy New Year.
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I’m so glad to see this post! Happy holidays to you, and best wishes for continued recovery.
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Me too, Melissa. 🙂 Thank you and best wishes for you as well.
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We’ve had clear skies here for a few days, so I’ve been watching that glorious moonset, too. It’s even better now that I know you were able to get out and enjoy it. I suspect an occasional foray will only aid your recovery. Happy holidays to you, and every good wish for the New Year.
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Thanks so much, Linda. It was much better getting out somewhere for a more interesting view than from my backyard. All the best for you in 2019 and I hope your Christmas was enjoyable.
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Merry Christmas, and glad to hear you are getting stronger and better…
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Hi, Michael. Merry Christmas, a day late, and best wishes for the new year. It’s a little every day that is adding up to the recovery.
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So glad that you ventured out to get this shot and share it with us all … Beautiful scene. Wishing you continuing good health and many blessings in the coming year.
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Thank you, Carol. I am glad that you enjoyed the image and I hope 2019 treats you well.
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A lovely image. I hope you will go from strength to strength in 2019.
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Thanks, Ann. As there is improvement with each day, there is also growing strength, albeit slightly, each day too. At 70 everything seems to happen a bit more slowly. 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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The car is fine – at least you got out, even if only to walk around to the back of it! 🙂 It must have felt very good to be photographing outdoors again. It makes sense that you’d be susceptible to cold; I know you’ll be careful. It’s been very rainy and gray here for weeks, with just a few sunbreaks now and then. Sometimes there are cloudy days when it’s easier to get out, but yesterday it rained all day so I drove around a point that sticks into the water, pulled over, rolled down the window, and took some pictures. Then I tried a few from behind the windshield and two came out great – blurry but nice in an impressionistic way. You never know!! I hope you find some good work-arounds too.
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I didn’t mind being next to the car at all. Ansel Adams shot by and atop his car often enough so no excuses needed, right? 🙂
Shooting through rain drop covered glass sounds pretty cool. I am now getting more adventurous and visited my favorite little waterfall. I think work arounds can expand our vision. I should follow your lead, eh? 🙂
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I’ve gotten some nice results shooting through the car window in the rain. 🙂 Might as well try it, nothing to lose. So glad you’re able to get out more!
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Gorgeous shot!
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Thank you, Maddy.
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