summertime waves

Something about summer makes me want to go to the beach. Florida still courses through my veins, yet beaches nearby are hard to come by. Sand Beach at Acadia National Park was good for my soul, but the water was far too cold for my tropical blood.

Longtime followers may remember my out-of-focus shots from Monet's house and gardens last year. I decided on this trip to try a few. I think this one turned out the best.

(ISO 100, f/14.0, 1/100s)
Related link: DPS article on intentionally taking shots out-of-focus

out-of-focus

I concocted the idea to be an Impressionist photographer while touring Claude Monet's home in Giverny. I came away with more than a few good shots. I hope you enjoy the slides as much as I enjoyed taking them!

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deux bateauxs

On Friday, we took a bike tour out to Giverny in the Normandy region. Oscar Claude Monet called it home, and he painted many of his most famous works on its grounds. In homage to his painting style, I shot out-of-focus for the day. I have a mixed-media idea for the best of these photos. Here's just one of them.
(ISO 400, f/6.3, 1/40s)