Saturday, August 26, 2017

Nature Walk by the Lake

I took a nice walk along the Lake Huron shore, near Rogers City.  It was just a short walk with my lovely wife and the Bugg (Boston Terrier/Pug mix).  I got a few simple photos I thought I would share.  I hope you like them!


A lovely shot showing the shoreline.  One of many reasons I love Michigan.



A grasshopper was kind enough to pose for me.
 

Summer berries.



Mushrooms, mushrooms and more mushrooms...






 Yes, I know what this looks like.  Lets keep it clean, folks!

 


Thanks for visiting.  I hope to get more pictures ups soon.

Sunday, July 17, 2016

I AM BACK FOR MORE

Well, my term of service in the Bay Central High School Band Boosters is over.  My youngest son has graduated.  I spent two years as President, and four years of acting as the official, unofficial Band Photographer.

What this means is that finally, I have time to take pictures for myself.  And to celebrate here are a few new shots that I have taken recently, on our vacation to the cottage in Hale, MI.

First is this cute little bird that liked to perch in the big oak tree in front of the cottage.

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He was sitting with a friend at first, but he (or she) did not want to stick around to get his (her) picture taken.

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We did some walking and hiking, and I found this butterfly sitting on a sunlit leaf…

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And this goldfinch, who sat long enough to pose for me.

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This dragonfly also cooperated.

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And finally, tradition dictates that I end with a sunset image over the lake.

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Well, that is it for now.  I know it has been two years since I last posted.  I am hoping I can stay more active here now.  We will see.  Life has a habit of throwing the unexpected our way.  But maybe I can get out and play with the camera a bit more often.

Thanks for visiting!

Thursday, April 17, 2014

A Few Just For Fun

I went out over the weekend and got some pictures of….that’s right!  Birds!!!!  Imagine that.  I guess I have something of a thing about birds.  Anyway, here are a few shots.

I never realized how colorful a grackle really is.

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The egrets are back!

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I love this one of some ducks in flight.

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And finally, just to prove that I do take pictures of things other than birds, here is the path to the bay I was walking on.  I decide to experiment a bit and do it in black and white.

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