Several years ago, I drove through an interesting-looking area, and have long wanted to return — but could not remember exactly where it was. Yesterday, I drove around looking for it. I found it again, but the weather was too overcast for good photos. My camera battery was running low, so after a while looking in vain for an interesting shot, I drove on to look for other interesting spots in the area. In the late afternoon, I ended up at a place with a wonderful view of the Alps. Hoping that the battery would last long enough to capture the entire panorama, I started shooting… and only got two photos before the battery ran out. The photo above is all you’ll see of the wonderful view I had.

Next time, I’ll be careful to check the battery before I leave home, and take a spare with me.

(Click on the photo above, then the ‘full size’ icon to see a larger version.)

In the past year, I’ve not had much time for photography, or to work on the photos I’ve taken. I’m catching up on the backlog now, and publishing the best ones as I find them. I’m very pleased how this one turned out; I knew it had potential when I first saw it on screen soon after taking it, but only got around to processing it yesterday. The best ones are for sale as prints or cards.

Today, Mary-Anne and I attended the first day of a mentoring seminar given by Wilf Gasser. It’s an interesting seminar, challenging us to think about how we learn, and how we can help others to learn. So far, I can heartily recommend it. Wilf presents the material very well.
During the lunch break, I discovered a bush with beautiful flowers, and took some of the best photos I’ve taken so far. Can anyone tell me what sort of flower this is?(It’s a Clematis)