I love to experiment with new techniques, especially with what some consider to be sup-par gear. I’ve never been one who has to have the latest or the best gear, but I have invested in quality pieces and “upgraded” over the years.

However, there is something freeing about seeing what can be found with equipment that should probably have been retired awhile ago. My philosophy is that if something still works, why discard it? Especially when a bit more fun can be eeked out of it. This stand of poplars was glowing in the morning sun after a fresh December snow. But the colors in the final image are almost muted enough that it could have been a cloudy day.