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Foggy morning on Rt 9 in Delaware with Fuji x100s

Port Mahon Pier in fog
The pier at Port Mahon. I liked the reflections of the supports in the water and the spooky look of the fog

I love shooting in the fog because of the mystery it adds to the photos. In fact, one of my prize winning photo is of a foggy bridge in Dover. It’s also very ephemeral and can be a little frustrating too. More than once I’ve decided to bypass looking for shots in one area to go to another area, hoping for something cool to be in the second area. And, as I got closer to the second area, seen the fog dissipating. Clearly, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush applies to photos in the fog too! A few weeks ago my wife woke me up early telling me there was fog outside. I quickly mobilized and grabbed my camera bag with my trusty new Fuji x100s and a few other cameras and headed out towards Rt. 9. Rt 9 runs most of the length of the state right along the coast.  In fact, several stretches of it get flooded on big storm and high tide events. My first stop was at Port Mahon, where I’ve shot before, more than once.

After I left Port Mahon, I continued north on Rt9, hoping for some interesting photos of the crab boats there in the fog. I struck out , but turned around to head back to Dover and my day job when I saw the sun glowing behind some cool stuff and made sure to keep my eyes open!

Farm on Rt9 in morning fog
As I was returning from Leipsic to work, i was headed into the sun and caught this and came to a screeching halt to do the photo.
Tree Silhouette at sunrise in fog
And I came to a screeching halt for this photo too. It reminded me of the out of Africa photos we’ve all seen.

I’m enjoying shooting with the Fuji x100s. Its easy to carry around and gets great photos. The fixed focal length lens takes a little getting used to, but, using it with the electronic view finder makes it so easy to get photos exposed the way I want.

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Pride goeth before the fall

It was early Sunday morning, well early for me. I decided while I was out and about to go into a wooded area to see what I could see. The dappled light was beautiful, and pulled me in
It was early Sunday morning, well, early for me. I decided while I was out and about to go into a wooded area to see what I could see. The dappled light was beautiful, and pulled me in
the morning dew in the dappled light made some areas sparkle
the morning dew in the dappled light made some areas sparkle
The moss reminded me of zombies in the movie trailer for World War Z
The moss reminded me of zombies in the movie trailer for World War Z
I loved the soft light on the bright green moss. Few others would see it, or even know it had happened
I loved the soft light on the bright green moss. Few others would see it, or even know it had happened
Picturing the light as a series of steps, some bright and obvious. Others, not so much
Picturing the light as a series of steps, some bright and obvious. Others, not so much
There was a little path back into another area. This one lit area made it look like a spotlight was on it from above
There was a little path back into another area. This one lit area made it look like a spotlight was on it from above
This rather large spider was sitting on the edge of the woods, quietly minding his own business. Few would see this as the series of trails and glistening gems
This rather large spider was sitting on the edge of the woods, quietly minding his own business. Few would see this as the series of trails and glistening gems
As I headed home, I saw this scene, which was a river of gold in a sea of triangles. All in all, a good morning of seeing!
As I headed home, I saw this scene, which was a river of gold in a sea of triangles. All in all, a good morning of seeing!

What I didn’t see was over 200 chiggers and seed ticks (around 20) that latched on for a ride that morning. I still itch from the chiggers. Two weeks plus after the photos …

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Central Delaware Blues Society Roadhouse Bluesfest

The Central Delaware Blues Society did their first annual Roadhouse Bluesfest August 31st and I was invited to do photography for the group as their official photographer. More than 200 folks showed up to see four great acts: Johnny and Zep playing old time Delta blues, Lower Case Blues did their rock/blues, Eric Steckel doing his Texas blues rock, and Chris Duarte finished up with some serious Texas blues rock too.

Johnny Never and Zep Harpo doing Delta style blues. Johnny with a tie on! These guys were a real class act. Loved talking to them after their gig.
Johnny Never and Zep Harpo doing Delta style blues. Johnny with a tie on! These guys were a real class act. Loved talking to them after their gig.
LCB jammin to some blues
LCB jammin to some blues
Lower Case Blues Killin' it on a perfect day. Great band, great fun!
Lower Case Blues Killin’ it on a perfect day. Great band, great fun!
Eric Steckel was an extremely dynamic performer! Reminded me of Ted Nugent when I saw him back in the 70s, 15 years before Eric was born.
Eric Steckel was an extremely dynamic performer! Reminded me of Ted Nugent when I saw him back in the 70s, 15 years before Eric was born.
Eric has been recording and performing since he was 11 years old! Loved this in the wind playing photo
Chris Duarte tearing it up! He and Eric were super high energy performers
Chris Duarte tearing it up! He and Eric were super high energy performers
It was Craig Coffield's birthday, and most of the folks there signed his card. Chris Duarte had fun doing Happy Birthday too!
It was Craig Coffield’s birthday, and most of the folks there signed his card. Chris Duarte had fun doing Happy Birthday too!
Chris Duarte was jammin hard and had to stop because there was a lightning storm that came in.
Chris Duarte was jammin hard and had to stop because there was a lightning storm that came in.

The acts were great! Lots of great folks volunteered to make this show happen, Great job Central Delaware Blues Society! A wonderful group of vendors showed faith and took a chance on the first show. I have to give a shout out to the folks at June Jam that supplied the stage that was so key to the show! One of the things that’s  cool about our small state is that it’s only separated by 2 or 3 degrees of separation. I understand the June Jam folks stepped up and offered the stage, gratis, when they found out there was a need. It’s a great music environment here in the first state!
Can’t wait ’til next years show!