I was hoping for a little more spectacular image to use for my 2021 debut/return, but given the limitations still upon us in California, I had to go with what was available. I was attempting to get the detail of the leaves, which were backlight by the low sun, and then I noticed I could get a starburst to some effect, and, well, just kind of mushed everything into one for this.
Some of you are aware that I was limited somewhat - still am to some degree - in getting out to get my normal array of photos thanks to some health issues. Three surgeries later I'm pretty much back to full song, but of course there are still lots of limitations due to COVID concerns. I'm sure most of you are also dealing with the same limitations, so we'll do what we can with what we've got, right?
Nice image to start with lots of fine detail, welcome back old friend so good to hear you are well on the way to recovery, I've also had a few health issue in 2020, my cordiologist said just keep taking the tablets don't miss any and you should be fine lol, we are now in full lockdown in the UK until mid February at least, we can only leave our homes for medical reasons, essential shopping and limited exercise, if stopped can be fined a minimum of £1,000.00 so lots of tabletop and macro images to follow:)
Welcome back, glad to hear you're back on your feet and giving this another go.
Restrictions due to Covid is also getting tighter and tighter here in Denmark
Whoa big fella. Great to see you back. Hope things are OK with the health now and make sure you stay away from Covid. We are hearing some horrendous stories over here about the situation in the hospitals in Southern California and Covid.
I am making an effort to kick start again so maybe we can egg each other on to stick it out.
@pcoulson Thanks, Peter. Yes, we've heard much about how restrictive things are in the U.K. Feel for you. We complain about our Kommandant Governor in California, but we do have permission to move out and about pretty much at will. Trouble is everything I want to go to, restaurants, museums, zoos, everything that's photoworthy is shut down. Hopefully the end of this is near.
@terryliv Well, what pleasant news to know that you are back behind the camera, my friend! That's the best thing I've heard so far this year! Yeah, COVID seems to be running rampant in California, despite all of the precautions. The vaccines are available for some and more are coming, so maybe we can reverse things soon. Stay healthy down there on the other side of the equator too!
@louannwarren A very belated thanks to you Lou Ann. I kind of dropped the ball there. Between COVID, crummy weather, medications wiping me out, and other such weak excuses, I simply didn't hold up my end last month. Vowing to do better starting now!
@gardenfolk Great recollection! I did take a cross-country motorcycle trip - between surgery number 2 and number 3. It was a great time and I got some great photos. If I need to fill in a gap (and I'm not counting January) I may reach into that stock. Thanks for the fav!
February 2nd, 2021
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Restrictions due to Covid is also getting tighter and tighter here in Denmark
I am making an effort to kick start again so maybe we can egg each other on to stick it out.