Finally out of the house

[Rob MacKillop]

I've been self isolating for ten days due to having mild but disturbing symptoms of - presumably - Covid-19, including loss of taste and smell, nausea, headaches and a raised temperature. I'm on the mend, but my body is knackered. So far there is no sign of it with Susan, my wife. Let's hope it stays that way.

So, today I got out for a ten-minute walk, and came home completely knackered. But I did not forget to bring my camera with me, however I did forget that it was only set on jpg. So these are in-camera jpgs, but with a little increase in Clarity in Lightroom 6. It was great to get out of the house, however briefly.

In the order they were taken, though the fourth is my favourite, the fifth a close second.

























Leica M9 Monochrom, 7Artisans 50mm 1.1

 

[Pete Askew]

Well isn't hasn't ruined your eye for a good photo, Rob.

Sorry to hear it got you, but glad that you're on the mend. Let's hope that Susan has either escaped or (more likely) hasn't shown any symptoms. Take it easy and build your strength up.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Pete. Stay safe!

 

[Chris Bennett]

Glad to hear you came out of it OK, Rob.
They look good to me. I'd agree with your choice of 'best'.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheers, Chris. Appreciated.

 

[John Holland]

Sorry to hear that the COVID-19 came to visit, but happy to hear you are up an about now.

I like the third and fourth image the best.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

thanks, John. Two sleeps today already. I'll get there.

 

[Rense Haveman]

I'm happy to hear you are ok! It's a nasty virus, and you can't predict how it affects you.. And I like the cherry tree very much, that light is amazing!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Rense. It was the light I was photographing. The tree just held it up for me

 

[Dave Farnes]

Glad to hear you are on the mend, I do hope you make a speedy recovery, it is a real nasty.

Fine set of pictures. I find the last one interesting, looks almost like a den. Maybe for an animal or even a wild Celt!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Or a tame Celt...

Yes, it's a den, made out of a fallen tree. Once the parks department get back to work it will be removed, no doubt. In the meantime, kids are having great fun with it.

 

[Rhonda Smith]

Sorry you got caught out. nasty business. Glad you are on the mend, and out and about. Number 4 is stunning !! well seen and taken. Keeping fingers crossed that Susan escapes it.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, RJ. She's doing fine at the moment. I fall asleep for an hour three times a day, but otherwise feel fine.

 

[Pete Askew]

See, everything has a silver lining. Susan must enjoy the peace!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Haha, indeed!

 

[Rhonda Smith]

LOL