Off the Beaten Path


I'm off the beaten path somewhere in Northern Muskokas for a few days taking pictures with friends.



Camera: Nikon F3HP, Nikkor Ais 50 f1.8 lens.
Film: Fujifilm Pro 400H

The Road to Billie Bear_

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