Want some piece and quiet in the suburbs? I discovered patches of wilderness in my own backyard. I have been taking pictures this Summer close to home and getting to the shoot sites by bicycle. You learn to pack your camera gear carefully as the weight can add up quickly. I want to print this image at some point.

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