Ben Rothe Photography

It's been almost a month since I've posted something of my own hasn't it? Wow.

I embarked on my annual trip up north and enjoyed myself quite thoroughly as usual two weeks ago. For my first time taking my camera up there (rather than just relying on my iphone), I didn't get/take as many shots as I had envisioned beforehand. Still, I got a few good ones and was able to tweak them to my satisfaction here.

Scenes Unseen: The Summer of ’78 Long-forgotten pictures capture escape and discovery in the city’s parks.

"Wilderness is not a luxury, but a necessity of the human spirit." -
-Edward Abbey

"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir

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It got unbelievably hot this weekend (95 - 100F) and against my better judgement, I tossed my camera in my bag, tossed it over my shoulder and hit the trail. I ended up sweaty, sore and thoroughly exhausted at the end (after a 26mi ride), but for this shot and a few others, it was definitely worth it.

A shot a buddy of mine shared to a group has stoked the creative juices here. Haven't been down to since I got my Nikon (and really, the last time I was there, I couldn't stick around long). With all the PTO I got saved up, I think some day-tripping this summer is going to be in order.

(credit to Images by J.p / Justin Paul Prosolow for this shot)