Donald Park Horse Trails

One of the striking things about the equestrian trails in Donald Park is that they are really wide. You can ride side by side. The people who maintain this park have done a truly amazing job.

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Horse Trails

Today had an interesting photo session. I was hired to take photos of the local horse trails. I met up with an awesome pair of siblings and their horses. We did a 3 mile walk along the equestrian trails in nearby Donal County Park. I can't think of a more easy going photo shoot. Even though lugged along all my camera gear in my cargo stroller I never broke any of it out. Instead I just took photos on the fly as things caught my eye. There are days I love my job. I just wish they were more frequent.

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Passion makes the old medicine new

Passion lops off the bough of weariness.
Passion is the elixir that renews:
how can there be weariness
when passion is present?
Oh, don't sigh heavily from fatigue:
seek passion, seek passion, seek passion!
~Rumi

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On the Right Path

As we made our way back from our elopement eleven years ago we took a very meandering route. I can't recall the name of every location we stopped to explore. What I do know is that when we found that old Indian trail marker it couldn't have been more prophetic. It's been an amazing journey with you since we've met. I don't even want to think what life would be like without you by my side as we blaze out way through life.

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I Now Pronounce You

The Mayor of Mansfield met us at a small gazebo just outside of town. I'd set up a tripod with a timed interval release on my camera. The only witnesses where two bald eagles that were circling overhead. As he pronounced us man & wife they began to cry out on the October air. As we then traveled up and down the valleys to stop to take our wedding photos they would appear.

Happy anniversary wife!

The Day We Found Our Wedding Rings

I died in 2006 and a Valkyrie flew down to take me to Fólkvangr. I stand ready.

A Scenic Setting for an Elopement

Eleven years ago today we woke on a beautiful October morning in Tioga County. We'd eloped to this very scenic region. The fall colors were all vibrant, the air clear and crisp. As we passed down gravel roads we'd stop to pick wildflowers for her bouquet. I don't think we could have had a better wedding weekend!

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