A black and white photograph taken inside a Gothic cathedral, looking through an ornate wrought-iron gate standing open within a pointed stone archway. Light filters through the gate's latticed metalwork, casting a striking dappled shadow pattern across the worn stone floor in the foreground. Beyond the threshold, steps lead up to the interior, where a figure in dark clothing is caught mid-movement, and another person is seated in the background. A stained glass window is visible in the distance, and a memorial plaque — bearing the name John Kemp, Archbishop of Canterbury — is mounted on the stone wall to the right.

Throwback Saturday

Looking for a snap with an #openings theme for today's #BlueSkyArtShow, I came across this 2017 pic from #CanterburyCathedral.

Taken with #OlympusEM1 and a PanasonicLeica 12-60mm f2.8 - 4.

#photography #churchphotography #architecturephotography #classicmono #blackandwhite

New lens day means taking random pictures of things just to figure out how it works #omsystem #olympusem1

A small, brightly colored bird with a vivid yellow body and olive-green wings perches on the tip of a rough, broken branch. Its head has a striking black mask and throat patch, contrasting with the yellow face. The background is softly blurred green foliage, making the bird stand out clearly.

My first hooded warbler of spring came by a couple of days ago. I don't normally see them until April. Delightful. #myfavoritecolorishoodedwarbler #hoodedwarbler #migratorybirds #birds #birding #birdphotography #OlympusEM1 #leica100-400 #backyardbirds #addbirder

A black-and-white photograph of a Gothic cathedral cloister corridor. The long, vaulted passageway features elaborate fan vaulting on the ceiling, rows of slender stone columns with pointed arches along the left side opening onto a courtyard, and a solid decorated wall with memorial plaques on the right. The stone-flagged floor leads the eye deep into the receding perspective. The architecture is richly ornamented with carved stonework throughout.

Throwback Saturday

Here's a 2017 snap from #CanterburyCathedral of the cloisters for the #stone theme of today's #BlueSkyArtShow

Taken with #OlympusEM1 and a PanasonicLeica 12-60mm f2.8 - 4.

#photography #churchphotography #architecturephotography #blackandwhite #classicmono

A female Northern Cardinal perches on a black metal garden arch, its light brown feathers tinged with red on the wings and tail, and a bright orange beak adding a pop of color. Behind her, a Blue Jay with wings spread wide is captured mid-flight, its feathers blurred in motion, giving the scene a dramatic and dynamic backdrop. The background is a lush green, suggesting a natural garden or wooded setting. The photo is artistically composed with a shallow depth of field, emphasizing the cardinal as the focal point while the Blue Jay adds depth and energy. A watermark in the lower right corner credits the photographer, J.N. Darby.

I'm so weary. Unrelated: birds! #myfavoritecoloriscardinal #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #backyardbirds #OlympusEM1 #leica100-400
#cardinal #bluejay

A Blue Jay is captured mid-bath in a shallow terracotta dish surrounded by lush green grass. The bird's vibrant blue, black, and white plumage contrasts beautifully with the earthy orange of the dish. Water droplets fly in all directions, frozen in motion, as the Blue Jay energetically splashes. The sunlight illuminates the bird and droplets, creating a lively and dynamic scene against the dark green foliage in the background. A watermark in the lower right corner credits the photographer, J.N. Darby.

This bathing blue jay really knows how to find her light. Modeling expertise: 10 out of 10. #myfavoritecolorisbluejay #backyardbirds #bluejay #birdbath #OlympusEM1 #leica100-400

From a couple years ago, but watching these geese get surprised by this wave was one of the most amazing and funny things I'd seen in awhile! :)
#olympusem1 and #OlympusOMD 45/1.8 lens
#BirdPhotography

Niagara Boat Tour last October. It was expensive but what a view!
#photography #streetphotography #niagarafalls #olympusem1 #rainbow

This summer we were at #trollfalls and I thought it would be cool to try a slow shutter mid stride. Attempt 2 surprisingly synced up!
#olympusem1 #pictorialism #photography

First post… a 0.5s pan… trusty ibis… do people hashtag here?
#olympusem1

Girl lying in a hammock between two trees with just her hand sticking out giving a peace sign.

It’s my daughter’s birthday. I love this picture of her because it encapsulates her “too cool for you vibe” that is beginning to show itself as she is now a 9 year old teenager 😂

#birthday #relax #camping #hammock #daughter #m43 #m43photography #photography #olympusphotography #olympusem1

A red cardinal perched on a branch surrounded by by foliage.

Super happy with this Cardinal photo. They had been flying around our campsite all weekend and I could never get one. What a lucky shot.

#cardinal #birdphotography #birds #bird #m43 #m43photography #photography #olympusphotography #olympusem1

Zipping into the sunset. Yes there’s some lens flare, but this is definitely one of my favorite lucky shots. #zipline #sunset #japansunset #silhouette #redskies #lensflare #OlympusEM1