We decided to go on a hike to Wyalusing State Park. There was a fair breeze and I figured we could stick to the shaded trails up on the bluff to take advantage of the shade and the light breeze.
With all the bright greens, I thought it would be fun to limit myself to my Infrared camera and shoot IR black and white.
I did bring a filter that allowed the camera to shoot in regular light. The greens and the sunlight through the trees were stunning.
The contrasts in B&W IR are startling. The 850nm light spectrum
shows green as white which gives the whole world a different look.
This filter also shows water and skies as black, and highlights barely perceptible clouds in the sky.
shows green as white which gives the whole world a different look.
This filter also shows water and skies as black, and highlights barely perceptible clouds in the sky.
This trail is has some demanding areas to negotiate.
The best part of this hike was being able to sit on some rocks and just have some peace and quiet while listening to the forest around us. Charlie enjoyed the rests, Hannah wanted to keep going.
Hannah was in heaven when I tossed sticks into the river. She does everything with a certain amount of pure exhilaration. 7 seconds of fun....
Charlie got warm and tired on our way back up the Long Road. I tried to stick to all the shady spots, but at one point, Charlie just sat down and looked up at me. I can't refuse my pal so we took more breaks and a few times I lifted him up and carried him.
This is the Long Road ~
I had brought plenty of water and snacks for the dogs to keep them occupied while we just chilled out.
In these shots, one can see how Hannah compares to Charlie. She weighs the same as Charlie, but Charlie is a small compact dog that has the Dachshund build and muscular body.
Hannah is slender, long, and taller. She looks as though she was built for running.
Her terrier energy seems boundless.
When we got to the 'stairs' I had to be cautious. The dogs are supposed to stay on a leash and I used the double leash. Hannah wanted to rush down the stairs and Charlie had to take one at a time. I may have to figure out a different way to handle that next time.
The double leash worked great until Charlie got tired.
At that point, I pulled out a separate leash for Charlie so Hannah wasn't pulling him.
More stairs! 👇
Our 5 mile route took us down to the boat launch at the Mississippi River.
We spent more time relaxing at the launch and cooling off to take the hike back up to the ridge top.
Seriously, that is the name of this trail/road that leads to a boat launch on the river at Wyalusing State Park. I walked this last fall with Charlie and was struck by the beautiful gentle curves through the forest.
November 3, last year...
It is amazing how different times of year
and the light changes the look of places!
It is amazing how different times of year
and the light changes the look of places!
Our last stop was a picnic table overlooking the overlook.
We had a fun trip and were tired enough for short naps when we got home.
I was relaxed and ready for the workers to show up on Thursday and my meeting with the person who has been our Financial Consultant for 14 years.