Photo of the Day - October 2020

[mollyc]

wow, so glad you are relatively okay, @tizeye!!!

 

[USAntigoon]

Mackinaw City 5 by Frans Driesen, on Flickr

Mackinaw Bridge

 

[fcortese]

A little different POTD subject today - When riding a bike, always wear a helmet as it is not a matter of if, but when. This selfie was taken at about the turnaround point for a 30 mile ride for my "no haircut since February"...but there was a "Florida hill", a/k/a pedestrian overpass, a mile away so continued on. After hitting 29mph on the downside, couldn't slow down enough for the 90 degree turn in the trail. Wheels lost traction in the turn and slid. Obvious road rash contusions on my left side and puncture wound middle of right calf (probably the brake lever), destroyed Rx sunglasses, witnessed by a nursing student, his wife and baby who were walking the trail in the opposite direction and gave me some alcohol wipes and a mask where could go into McDonalds and wash with soap and water. Actually rode my bike home but 6 mile shortcut on roads and sidewalks which in retrospect can't believe I did with a fractured clavicle. Began experiencing problems in the final 2 miles noting grapefruit size hematomas developing on my left thigh plus orange size at the right puncture wound and couldn't keep left arm on handlebar for long, needing to stretch and exercise it. 6 hours later in the ER after Xrays and CAT scans, confirmed internal injuries to head or chest and no broken arms or legs...but did confirm a broken collarbone. Other than stiff and limited range of movement, doing well this AM. They exen gave me a Rx for a narcotic which I am going to skip.

Initially thought the helmet wasn't impacted in the accident. Looking at it this AM, notable impact on the left (sliding) side. It did its job, protecting my head, face and scalp.
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Wow, glad you're on the mend. But it sounded like a potential for more serious injuries. Yes, helmets are very important. Fractured clavicles will heal. Serious brain injury won't. Here's to a speedy recovery. Oh, and w/o the helmet there's a good chance you would have had a haircut much sooner than you planned but not the type you'd probably want!

 

[iAssimilated]

A little different POTD subject today - When riding a bike, always wear a helmet as it is not a matter of if, but when. This selfie was taken at about the turnaround point for a 30 mile ride for my "no haircut since February"...but there was a "Florida hill", a/k/a pedestrian overpass, a mile away so continued on. After hitting 29mph on the downside, couldn't slow down enough for the 90 degree turn in the trail. Wheels lost traction in the turn and slid. Obvious road rash contusions on my left side and puncture wound middle of right calf (probably the brake lever), destroyed Rx sunglasses, witnessed by a nursing student, his wife and baby who were walking the trail in the opposite direction and gave me some alcohol wipes and a mask where could go into McDonalds and wash with soap and water. Actually rode my bike home but 6 mile shortcut on roads and sidewalks which in retrospect can't believe I did with a fractured clavicle. Began experiencing problems in the final 2 miles noting grapefruit size hematomas developing on my left thigh plus orange size at the right puncture wound and couldn't keep left arm on handlebar for long, needing to stretch and exercise it. 6 hours later in the ER after Xrays and CAT scans, confirmed internal injuries to head or chest and no broken arms or legs...but did confirm a broken collarbone. Other than stiff and limited range of movement, doing well this AM. They exen gave me a Rx for a narcotic which I am going to skip.

Initially thought the helmet wasn't impacted in the accident. Looking at it this AM, notable impact on the left (sliding) side. It did its job, protecting my head, face and scalp.
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Glad to hear you are doing okay!

 

[someoldguy]

A little different POTD subject today - When riding a bike, always wear a helmet as it is not a matter of if, but when. This selfie was taken at about the turnaround point for a 30 mile ride for my "no haircut since February"...but there was a "Florida hill", a/k/a pedestrian overpass, a mile away so continued on. After hitting 29mph on the downside, couldn't slow down enough for the 90 degree turn in the trail. Wheels lost traction in the turn and slid. Obvious road rash contusions on my left side and puncture wound middle of right calf (probably the brake lever), destroyed Rx sunglasses, witnessed by a nursing student, his wife and baby who were walking the trail in the opposite direction and gave me some alcohol wipes and a mask where could go into McDonalds and wash with soap and water. Actually rode my bike home but 6 mile shortcut on roads and sidewalks which in retrospect can't believe I did with a fractured clavicle. Began experiencing problems in the final 2 miles noting grapefruit size hematomas developing on my left thigh plus orange size at the right puncture wound and couldn't keep left arm on handlebar for long, needing to stretch and exercise it. 6 hours later in the ER after Xrays and CAT scans, confirmed internal injuries to head or chest and no broken arms or legs...but did confirm a broken collarbone. Other than stiff and limited range of movement, doing well this AM. They exen gave me a Rx for a narcotic which I am going to skip.

Initially thought the helmet wasn't impacted in the accident. Looking at it this AM, notable impact on the left (sliding) side. It did its job, protecting my head, face and scalp.

Don't be tempted to push yourself , it's more important to heal up right !

 

[Internaut]

Bad light is bad light. Good light is good light. But what lies between can be QI.


The Lowry by Jason Hindle, on Flickr

Taken with my OMD E-M1 mk II and 12-40 f2.8. Processed in Capture One 20.

 

[anotherscotsman]

Get Well Soon @tizeye - broken collar bone is nothing to laugh about...

Another one from a walk on Sunday.


Autumn day Cheshire by another scotsman, on Flickr

 

[Clix Pix]

Limited visibility on a rainy day:

 

[Ish]

i notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature. // friedrich nietzsche

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This is a gorgeous picture, Molly, and the colours are beautiful! You have a real talent. Is that a Lensbaby Velvet photo? I'm thinking of buying the 85 in the not too distant future.

A little different POTD subject today - When riding a bike, always wear a helmet as it is not a matter of if, but when. This selfie was taken at about the turnaround point for a 30 mile ride for my "no haircut since February"...but there was a "Florida hill", a/k/a pedestrian overpass, a mile away so continued on. After hitting 29mph on the downside, couldn't slow down enough for the 90 degree turn in the trail. Wheels lost traction in the turn and slid. Obvious road rash contusions on my left side and puncture wound middle of right calf (probably the brake lever), destroyed Rx sunglasses, witnessed by a nursing student, his wife and baby who were walking the trail in the opposite direction and gave me some alcohol wipes and a mask where could go into McDonalds and wash with soap and water. Actually rode my bike home but 6 mile shortcut on roads and sidewalks which in retrospect can't believe I did with a fractured clavicle. Began experiencing problems in the final 2 miles noting grapefruit size hematomas developing on my left thigh plus orange size at the right puncture wound and couldn't keep left arm on handlebar for long, needing to stretch and exercise it. 6 hours later in the ER after Xrays and CAT scans, confirmed internal injuries to head or chest and no broken arms or legs...but did confirm a broken collarbone. Other than stiff and limited range of movement, doing well this AM. They exen gave me a Rx for a narcotic which I am going to skip.

Initially thought the helmet wasn't impacted in the accident. Looking at it this AM, notable impact on the left (sliding) side. It did its job, protecting my head, face and scalp.
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I'm glad it wasn't any worse than it was and hope you're feeling better. Just a thought, that if cycling helmets are anything like motorcycle helmets, you should throw the old one away and get a new one after a bump like that. All the best.

 

[OldMacs4Me]

@tizeye so glad it wasn't worse. I tend to be the opposite on my bike, no helmet unless I am off the beaten path. Makes me more cautious and I am old enough to need to worry about things other than my noggin.

A 'firry' shot from last June. Click on it to get a slightly larger size.

 

[mollyc]

This is a gorgeous picture, Molly, and the colours are beautiful! You have a real talent. Is that a Lensbaby Velvet photo? I'm thinking of buying the 85 in the not too distant future.

Thank you! Yes this is the velvet 56 and I think this was at 2.8. Possibly 2.0.

 

[Apple fanboy]

A little different POTD subject today - When riding a bike, always wear a helmet as it is not a matter of if, but when. This selfie was taken at about the turnaround point for a 30 mile ride for my "no haircut since February"...but there was a "Florida hill", a/k/a pedestrian overpass, a mile away so continued on. After hitting 29mph on the downside, couldn't slow down enough for the 90 degree turn in the trail. Wheels lost traction in the turn and slid. Obvious road rash contusions on my left side and puncture wound middle of right calf (probably the brake lever), destroyed Rx sunglasses, witnessed by a nursing student, his wife and baby who were walking the trail in the opposite direction and gave me some alcohol wipes and a mask where could go into McDonalds and wash with soap and water. Actually rode my bike home but 6 mile shortcut on roads and sidewalks which in retrospect can't believe I did with a fractured clavicle. Began experiencing problems in the final 2 miles noting grapefruit size hematomas developing on my left thigh plus orange size at the right puncture wound and couldn't keep left arm on handlebar for long, needing to stretch and exercise it. 6 hours later in the ER after Xrays and CAT scans, confirmed internal injuries to head or chest and no broken arms or legs...but did confirm a broken collarbone. Other than stiff and limited range of movement, doing well this AM. They exen gave me a Rx for a narcotic which I am going to skip.

Initially thought the helmet wasn't impacted in the accident. Looking at it this AM, notable impact on the left (sliding) side. It did its job, protecting my head, face and scalp.
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Glad you survived. Hope you heal quickly.

 

[Apple_Glen_UK]

A walk in the woods.

 

[K4VKS]

I went for a walk this morning and came across this open/abandoned field. Makes me wonder what was there. I assume a ranch of some kind, but I have no idea. Just not what I'm used to seeing in the suburbs of Ft Lauderdale.

 

[Susurs]

‘Minimalism’

 

[oblomow]

Finally managed to start scanning old slides.
Yorkshire Dales in 1988. Pentax ME-Super

 

[Hughmac]

In that case, another 35mm film scan...



Lordomat C35, Leidolf Wetzlar Schacht-Travenar 90mm @ f/8

Cheers

Hugh

 

[Ish]

Thank you! Yes this is the velvet 56 and I think this was at 2.8. Possibly 2.0.

It’s a good job I wasn’t ordering today! Had a brainstorm, it’s the 56 I’m looking at, not the 85. It got stuck in my mind after reading about it on the Lensbaby site!

 

[mollyc]

the best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain. // hw longfellow

lensbaby velvet 56

 

[Allyance]

A little different POTD subject today - When riding a bike, always wear a helmet as it is not a matter of if, but when. This selfie was taken at about the turnaround point for a 30 mile ride for my "no haircut since February"...but there was a "Florida hill", a/k/a pedestrian overpass, a mile away so continued on. After hitting 29mph on the downside, couldn't slow down enough for the 90 degree turn in the trail. Wheels lost traction in the turn and slid. Obvious road rash contusions on my left side and puncture wound middle of right calf (probably the brake lever), destroyed Rx sunglasses, witnessed by a nursing student, his wife and baby who were walking the trail in the opposite direction and gave me some alcohol wipes and a mask where could go into McDonalds and wash with soap and water. Actually rode my bike home but 6 mile shortcut on roads and sidewalks which in retrospect can't believe I did with a fractured clavicle. Began experiencing problems in the final 2 miles noting grapefruit size hematomas developing on my left thigh plus orange size at the right puncture wound and couldn't keep left arm on handlebar for long, needing to stretch and exercise it. 6 hours later in the ER after Xrays and CAT scans, confirmed internal injuries to head or chest and no broken arms or legs...but did confirm a broken collarbone. Other than stiff and limited range of movement, doing well this AM. They exen gave me a Rx for a narcotic which I am going to skip.

Initially thought the helmet wasn't impacted in the accident. Looking at it this AM, notable impact on the left (sliding) side. It did its job, protecting my head, face and scalp.
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Glad you are OK, the guys on my VFR motorcycle forum have an acronym that we all try to abide by: ATGATT, All The Gear All The Time! I wear a full face helmet and probably wouldn't be here if I didn't. I have gone hard enough to grind off parts of the helmet and the side of my boot and put lot of scratches on my leather jacket. I never go any where without my gear, even on short rides.

 

[r.harris1]

Back up to Caribou Ranch, a location that I'd shared some quickie snaps from over the summer.

Caribou Ranch (famous recording studio of Elton John "Caribou" fame, among others - yes this dates me) is a truly lovely space at this time of year. In the Rocky Mountain West (RMW), we mostly have very intense yellows in our aspens in the autumn and you'll see some of that a little later. Aspens are lovely trees - the shapes, the color of the bark, the color of the leaves (in any season) and the sound in the wind. You have to love trees, obviously, with beauty being in the eye of the wossname. It's just on the other side of the peak of the season. I'm originally from the East Coast of the US so I come from a tradition of oranges, reds, yellow and all shades in between. In the RMW, we have a lot of intenseness. Usually monotone, such as yellow. Lots of browns and greens too. We have specks of intense color in the summer with our wild flowers, but we have lots of monotone here. It takes getting used to if your are from the easts coast, like me. But now, I couldn't live anywhere else.

Edit: I should add that grew up in Savannah, GA with deep rich color, intense summers, occasional cool weather, the ocean near by, and having to drive to places like the Shenandoah Valley for mountains. Obviously, not a lot of ocean here in Colorado .

Caribou Ranch Aspens by Ray Harrison, on Flickr

 

[dimme]

Pillar Point -92-190609.jpg by Charles Martorelli, on Flickr

 

[Internaut]

Happy Apple Event Day! Speaking of which, here's a photo form happier times (for both HK and the rest of the world). Causeway Bay at night.


Causway Bay at Night by Jason Hindle, on Flickr

Taken with a Sony A7II and 28mm f2 lens. Processed in Capture One.

 

[kenoh]

i notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature. // friedrich nietzsche

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That should be on a poster for Apple Juice! fantastic image

 

[kenoh]

A little different POTD subject today - When riding a bike, always wear a helmet as it is not a matter of if, but when. This selfie was taken at about the turnaround point for a 30 mile ride for my "no haircut since February"...but there was a "Florida hill", a/k/a pedestrian overpass, a mile away so continued on. After hitting 29mph on the downside, couldn't slow down enough for the 90 degree turn in the trail. Wheels lost traction in the turn and slid. Obvious road rash contusions on my left side and puncture wound middle of right calf (probably the brake lever), destroyed Rx sunglasses, witnessed by a nursing student, his wife and baby who were walking the trail in the opposite direction and gave me some alcohol wipes and a mask where could go into McDonalds and wash with soap and water. Actually rode my bike home but 6 mile shortcut on roads and sidewalks which in retrospect can't believe I did with a fractured clavicle. Began experiencing problems in the final 2 miles noting grapefruit size hematomas developing on my left thigh plus orange size at the right puncture wound and couldn't keep left arm on handlebar for long, needing to stretch and exercise it. 6 hours later in the ER after Xrays and CAT scans, confirmed internal injuries to head or chest and no broken arms or legs...but did confirm a broken collarbone. Other than stiff and limited range of movement, doing well this AM. They exen gave me a Rx for a narcotic which I am going to skip.

Initially thought the helmet wasn't impacted in the accident. Looking at it this AM, notable impact on the left (sliding) side. It did its job, protecting my head, face and scalp.
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Wow! Glad you walked away from it.