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June 19, 2021
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Baby Loon
Orchestra Camp Colony
I got out in the kayak this morning before the rain. I had heard that we have a baby loon at the south end of the lake and I was hoping to catch a glimpse. Well, I got more than…
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June 12, 2021
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Quiet on the Lake
Orchestra Camp Colony
It has been warm and dry up at the lake. We went out in the kayaks this morning and there was not a lot of activity. However, we did have some great finds. Here are the photos. There are yellow…
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May 29, 2021
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Trilliums
Northwest Michigan, Uncategorized
Another sign of spring – Trilliums! These photos were taken a couple weeks ago, but I’m just getting them posted. I missed the peak, but found these along M-115 between Cadillac and Mesick, one of my favorite sites for trilliums.…
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May 27, 2021
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Back on the Lake
Orchestra Camp Colony
It was good to be back on the lake this spring. This particular morning, the water was very smooth. The sun was bright. The sun was warm. Here are some photos of the morning. This hawk seemed to have no…
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January 3, 2021
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Another Layer of Fresh Snow
Southwest Michigan
We got another inch or so of fresh snow last night. The ice from yesterday starting to fall from the trees, replaced by the snow sticking to all the branches of the trees. Here are a few images from this…
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January 2, 2021
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New Year Day Ice
Southwest Michigan
Welcome to 2021! In spite of many things we will be glad to put behind us, 2020 had some really good things I am thankful for. I hope each of you can reflect on some of the good from the…
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December 27, 2020
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Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn – Well not Quite
Southwest Michigan
We headed out to the local park last week in hopes of seeing the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. Unfortunately, we live in southwest Michigan where the clouds build in the evening from being near the lakes. So, just as…
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November 4, 2020
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More Fall Color
Northwest Michigan, Orchestra Camp Colony
The fall color in northern Michigan has been spectacular this year. I took these photos a few weeks ago, and am finally getting them posted. This first group of photos is at the Grass Lake State Forest Campground located west…
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October 12, 2020
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Color Tour
Northwest Michigan
The color in northern Michigan is near or at the peak, depending on where you are looking. We have taken a couple drives the last couple days to see the color and were not disappointed. Along the way we stopped…
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September 28, 2020
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Dahlia Hill Society of Midland
General
A couple weeks ago, we visited Midland and the Dahlia Hill Society. WOW! What a display of dahlias. All kinds of dahlias. Amazing colors and textures. I didn’t realize that dahlias came in so many forms. I took LOTS of…
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