A trip back to Central New York gave me a little time to spend with my in-laws and a trip to a local favorite in Ithaca, The Antlers, where they’re ready for next winter already.

As the trees bloom, so does the rust.

It takes more than one poor choice in life to end up here.

Where you’re going to stay.

The pollen is clearing and so is the light.

Wrapping up the Woodall Weekend Workshop, three long days of students figuring out who they are as visual journalists. Lots of growth, lots of laughter and probably lots of tears.

Day two of the workshop and my friend Billy Weeks got me out of the editing space to explore a bit, an annual tradition.

We are up in Lumpkin County with the students for the 14th Annual Woodall Weekend Workshop. This year, we’re headquartering out of Dahlonega, site of the first US gold rush.