Test Driving the New Lens

I had some errands to run this morning so I got up early. The sun still hadn’t risen so I checked weather.com. It said it was cloudy out. Okay, I think, on my way to run my errands I would take my camera to the usual places in town and try out the new lens. I took a shower and did the dishes and then I was ready to go.

I stepped outside and it started to rain.

Crud.

Oh well, I was already packed up so what the hell. The first stop was the Sands bridge which is continuing along the way to complete collapse. When I think about how much I weigh, and about how the last two times I came here I actually walked across this thing… I’m lucky I didn’t fall through.

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This one seems a little soft. It was one of the few that weren’t nice and sharp.
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My second stop was the Methuen Rail Trail where it crosses the Mighty Spicket River in the Nevins Bird Sanctuary.
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I didn’t notice the foot trails the last time I came here. I saw two or three this time. That gives me something to focus on next summer when I come back to explore a little more.
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I am sure M was displeased to learn that the top 00 agent is advertising himself this way.
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The third stop was the Falls Dam which had a nice flow thanks to all the rain we’ve had recently.
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My final stop was at the Methuen Music Hall.
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The Mighty Spicket River is running high today.
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Hopefully the next time I try this it will be sunny with no rain. I’ll take my tripod and try some long exposures.