This afternoon, 5 inches of fresh snow and a few free hours turned into a walk around Henry David Thoreau’s old playground, Walden Pond. Even though the sun wasn’t able to break through as expected, the lack of wind and the fresh snow made it a great day for a walk around the pond with the camera. Here are a few pictures I took as I walked with the snowshoers and cross-country skiers enjoying the day, clearing my head, and pondering what it felt like to be Mr. Thoreau.

Enjoy.

I just picked up a new lens for my Nikon D70s yesterday and it has quickly pumped life back into an old hobby. I have been using the Nikkor 18-70mm that came with my camera for the past 2 years. It is a great lens but I really have been hankering for a some more zooooom. After putting the purchase off for a while I finally bit the bullet and dropped the pesos for the Nikkor 18-200mm. I could not ask for a better everyday lens. Read Ken Rockwell’s review if you are interested in hearing more about it. Up close or from a distance this lens has got it covered. The only other lens I need now is the Nikkor 12-24mm super wide angle and I will be all set.  I may just have to sneak that bad boy into the wedding registry.

Sp, with my new gear in tow I headed out this morning to take some pictures. I find that getting up early on a Sunday morning with nothing but a cup of coffee and a camera is a great way to clear the brain and prepare for the week ahead. Here are some shots I took on my journey around Harvard Square. I plan to do this every week and with a few photography lessons strewn though out the year I am hopeful, and excited, to see the progress I make with my pictures.

Enjoy.