Fall Leaves: Oct. 7th
Some leaves along the canal made a great subject today.
Deer Photos (Poplar Creek: 3/16/25)
Some deer we saw this week near Poplar Creek. 1/1000, f8, ISO 450 1/1000, f8, ISO 400 1/1000, f8, ISO 400 1/320, f8, ISO 125
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