Out in the canoes
May 31, 2022 05:37:52 #
Last Winter my wife and I bought canoes. We are still getting used to them. This was our first outing on a river that had some current. Previously we had kept to local lakes that have no current. It is a lot of fun to be getting a different perspective from our extended back yard.
Erich
Erich
Batsto River in New Jersey
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My wife on the Batsto River
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Island in the River
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May 31, 2022 11:26:22 #
Congratulations on finding a mutual interest. Remembering just how tiring canoes and kayaks can be, if I was to do rivers it would be strictly downstream only 
. I imagine that canoeing will take you through a variety of environments, some of which you wouldn't be able to get to on foot.
. I imagine that canoeing will take you through a variety of environments, some of which you wouldn't be able to get to on foot.May 31, 2022 12:39:00 #
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May 31, 2022 16:52:06 #
R.G. wrote:
Congratulations on finding a mutual interest. Remembering just how tiring canoes and kayaks can be, if I was to do rivers it would be strictly downstream only . I imagine that canoeing will take you through a variety of environments, some of which you wouldn't be able to get to on foot.
. I imagine that canoeing will take you through a variety of environments, some of which you wouldn't be able to get to on foot.That was the big draw for buying the canoes. I'm hoping that I can get some interesting perspectives for photos. Additionally, we really like camping in the Adirondack mountains and there are dozens of places there where you can just launch your canoe and paddle to a site. All free of charge. We like that part of the deal as well. Thanks for taking a look.
Erich
May 31, 2022 16:57:51 #
UTMike wrote:
Beautiful set, Erich! My wife and I favor kayaks for stability.
We chose the canoes because you sit in them and use a kayak paddle rather than a trad canoe paddle. Sitting in the bottom of the middle of the boat gives you added stability. Plus they are light. Made of Carbon fiber hers (12') is only 20lb. Mine is two feet longer and comes in at around 22lb. We'll see how it goes. Both canoes are about 1/2 price of a 400mm f/2.8 prime. (I can neither afford nor justify such a lens) I'll just have to see how stealthy I can be about sneaking up on some aquatic critters. We'll keep you guys posted.
Erich
Jun 1, 2022 07:11:02 #
Jun 1, 2022 08:11:03 #
Looks like a great outing. And using those canoes really opens up a whole new world. For you to explore. Congrats on bothe the photos and you’re new purchase.
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Jun 1, 2022 13:49:13 #
Beautiful shots Erich. I spent a lot of time canoeing in the Everglades 50 years ago. I found it fun and a really good way to sneak up on wildlife of all kinds
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Jun 1, 2022 18:03:18 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Really nice photos. My favorite is the last one.
I agree. When I saw the island, I knew that I wanted to make a photo of it. The trick was composing without having the canoe get in the way. Thanks for taking a look.
Erich
Jun 1, 2022 18:05:39 #
NJFrank wrote:
Looks like a great outing. And using those canoes really opens up a whole new world. For you to explore. Congrats on bothe the photos and you’re new purchase.
It is going to be a chore to get my wife in the canoe when the light is really good. Well, mornings will be tough; but evenings are a definite possibility. I'm really excited to explore this new way of enjoying both the outdoors and some novel photographic possibilities. Thanks for taking a look.
Erich
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Jun 1, 2022 18:06:37 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Beautiful shots Erich. I spent a lot of time canoeing in the Everglades 50 years ago. I found it fun and a really good way to sneak up on wildlife of all kinds
I think it is going to really be nice. I'm looking forward to a productive summer. Thanks for taking a look.
Erich
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