Athens, Georgia

The Hunter-Holmes building, named after the first two Black students admitted to the University of Georgia, is under renovation. Nice to see they thought enough of the sign to ensure it was still readable.

Athens, Georgia

Several months ago, I picked up some early-1970s Canon gear, including a chrome-nosed 50 mm f/1.4 lens with the metal hood. That hood had some bushings that kept it tight to the lens, but they had both worn out and disintegrated. After some futzing with different materials, I was able to cut some new ones.

I can’t think of a small lens with a disassembleable hood anymore. Or even a metal hood …

Athens, Georgia

Using the merchandise as a teaser, smart.

Started the spring cleanup, hauled four trailers worth of fallen branches and started work on taking out a stump.

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Seems odd that there’s temporary handicapped parking so far from a building, but okay.

Athens, Georgia

Some optical testing today, not the kind I enjoy, though.

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Coming down thick …

Athens, Georgia

Austin, Texas

After three days of great meals, we … did a drive-thru burger joint on the way to the airport. It was … meh.

Great trip overall, a lot left to explore. And the light was fantastic.

Austin, Texas