A drizzly fall afternoon on the front lawn of Chatham Manor
Nature
Northern Lights?
About 11pm, October 10th. Our largest northern exposure (through the trees) is from the bottom of the driveway, looking up the street. I had a vague idea I might be sensing some pinkness in the haze, but wasn’t sure I wasn’t imaging it. With the big camera on a tripod, in the dark I couldn’t remember how to do a time exposure of more than 15 seconds. Looked like all I got was black. But later in Lightroom, I maximized the exposure, then saved these three shots.
Virginia 10-Miler
My status, mile 9 vs. mile 10:
This was the 50th Virginia Ten-Miler, and my 27th. Chip time 1:51:19, 11:08 pace per mile, 10th of 20 in M70-74. Did ok the first 9 miles, but then both calves kept saying they were ready to snap, so I had a hard time with slow jogging or even fast walking. Still my all-time favorite race!
John Ashburn and me at sunrise, before the race, then after, at brunch.
3H Half-Marathon
Hazy, Hot, and Humid, on the Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail, 3 August 2024
Zooming
Gareth showing the cedar waxwing, and identifying the downy woodpecker behind me (which had been watching me refill the birdfeeder earlier today, not six feet away).
Lunch at Belmont
The walk-in barn: my favorite lunch spot on my shift at Belmont.
Under Sail
Charlottesville 10-Miler
Found myself on the finish line video, among 1500 others. Sat March 23rd, my 12th Charlottesville 10-Miler & my 60th 10-mile race, but not my slowest. Chip time 1:40:38, 10:04 pace, 7th of 9 in M70-74, 97th of 166 men over 50 (but 34th in age ranking). The race started at 7:15am, with rain heavy at first, diminishing to drizzle by my finish about 9am. 44°F, 7°C, Wind NNE 4mph, Activity Feel 35°F, 2°C.
Ingleside Drive
About 7:30am, Sat Feb 24th, the Stafford side of the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg. Photo by John Ashburn.
Slothful Audience
Reston Zoo, Sun Feb 18th. Notice who dressed for the occasion.