Any chance there may be some deer antlers inter-twined in the first photo? Like it.

Knew it was Truro the moment the image came up...classic and evocative image. Well done!

Can't speak to the E-M1 mkII but I recently gave up my Canon DSLR and went with the E M5 Mk II and have been more than pleased. The Olympus 75-300 lens was the second one I purchased. It's on my camera as I type. I use it primarily for marine and wildlife photography, where I find it to be a joy. The lightness of the system in general is fabulous and the images that the lens is capable of capturing are really quite remarkable. The only niggle I encounter is that it may tend search for focus in low light and confusing image compositions. For further input check out user reviews in either B&H or Adorama. Bottom line...I'm really happy with it!

Fascinating. Never really thought about it but as is so often the case the simplest things are most profound. Thanks for sharing!

And yes, Newport is a lovely city...quite charming even in the winter.

Thanks, all. Looking forward to a great relationship!

After enjoying the newsletter for a few weeks now I thought it about time to join the activity. At any rate, it hasn't been a long winter here in New England but it just won't go away. Two photos attached attest to the lingering cold and weather. Were taken in Newport this past Friday...just a preview, apparently of what's to arrive Tuesday.