October found me in Canada on a Cruise, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and busy at home getting ready for the Rockingham County Studio Tour. Thanks to all who stopped by the to see me on the tour!
Below I have included a bit about the cruise.
Below I have included a bit about the cruise.

After the cruise, I got some practice editing that I didn’t plan to do. As the cruise ship pulled back into New York harbor, I snapped some shots thorough the curved window as we were eating an early breakfast. Even though my lens was pressed against the window, I got unwanted reflections from the light in the restaurant. This is one of the snapshots I took. I can’t call it a photograph since there was no preplanning involved. But still, I like the look.

I photographed a bit on Deck 9 since it allowed access to ocean views and fresh air. Here is a daytime shot I made with composition in mind. Below is a nighttime composition.

Off the ship photograph opportunities were often crowded. This is the Portland Head Light from an unusual vantage point chosen to eliminate as many people as possible.

And this is a view of the bridge over the Reversing Falls on the Saint John River with Saint John, New Brunswick in the background. Note the orange in the right foreground. That is about the only fall color I could find there in early October. I came home looking for more color. More Later about October………..Cheryl