Since the inception of 5280 Lens Mafia in August of 2012, I have posted 1,173 times — almost daily for more than two years. These realizations come to mind:
• Quantity is a lousy substitute for quality.
• Slipping into sloppy habits sneaks up on you.
• I’m tired.
There’s another important realization: I have made friends around the world here. Fans, even. You know who you are. You’re all queued up in the line of “likes” below my images. I am grateful for your loyalty.
But I’m worn out. It has dawned on me that posting daily had become the goal of my photography rather than posting well. I have leaned on the routine of posting rather than on capturing the imagination of a mind’s eye.
That needs to change. I need to, as better photographers might say, rediscover my muse.
So I’m on hiatus. But I’ll be back. I just don’t know whether it will be 10 minutes from now, or 10 days, or 10 weeks, or 10 months.
Cheers, all.
5280 Lens Mafia 
Bravo Denny, art should be pleasurable and exciting, something to look forward to…not a drudge. I have to say though, you have highly intrigued me with your filtered stylings of late and you really make me want to experiment. Have fun, be safe!
Thank you, Frank.
Go with the flow – yours and nobody else’s!
Thank you, Stephen.
Damn (LOL) I just associated your image with you leafing for awhile Denny. You’re so subtle in your drollery!
Denny – enjoy the time away – we will miss you but await your return.
Thank you, Dawn.