ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

My sciatic pain got so bad that I struggled walking and doing simple tasks. After two months of PT my therapist convinced me to go back to my neurosurgeon (he performed my first back surgery in 2018). Last Wednesday (2/21/24) he repaired a ruptured disc (L4/S1) and removed some arthritic tissue which was also impinging on the nerve ending. I will have the 28 staples removed this coming Monday.
During my home stay I did lots of reading on many subjects and learned some new postprocessing techniques. The first images below are photos taken previously but processed during my home stay.
I bought Keyboard Maestro (for automating your Mac) and have written several macros which are time savers. I think I 'll learn AppleScript as well.
As I'm not allowed to lift more than 5 lbs for 6 weeks, I ventured out yesterday with my Z50 and an 11mm manual focus Pergear prime lens. I walked 1 mile and felt very stable. I'll keep this going for a while until I can get back to using the Z9. The last two photos were taken at Exton Park yesterday.
20210426_Super Moon_Goshen Park_7292 new3 by Elliott Cobin, on Flickr

20231212_Eagle_Middle Creek_2883pr by Elliott Cobin, on Flickr

20240301_Landscape_Exton Park_6409pr by Elliott Cobin, on Flickr

20240301_Landscape_Exton Park_6394pr by Elliott Cobin, on Flickr

mr spock Loc: Fairfield CT

Congratulations on your successful surgery. Based on these great shots you haven't lost your touch

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

Thanks very much.

13 Loc: I am only responsible to what I say..not what

Very very nice!!!!!!!!!

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

Much appreciated.

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Hope you progress quickly Elliot. Best of luck to you.
Fine work BTW.

Don

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

It's good to hear from you, Elliot. Nice set. I, too, suffer from sciatica. It's horrible.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

You have not lost your touch, Elliott! I have missed your posts. Take it slow and get back better than ever.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

I wondered what happened to you Elliott. Welcome back and get well soon

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

I'm glad you're back on your feet and getting lovely photos. Sciatica sucks big time.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Nice!!

Sorry to hear of your discomfort and surgery but happy that you are on the mend and getting back to photography.

Best wishes for continued progress with your recovery!!

Dodie

tshift Loc: Overland Park, KS.

Elliott these are great photos. Kept up you know what you are doing. Take your time getting back you health. Thanks BE SAAFE!!

Tom

Irvingite Charles Loc: Irving, Tx

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Great set!! Elliott
Have a speedy recovery !!!

oldpsych Loc: Indianapolis

Really nice work.