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July 7, 2017
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Beautifiul Morning on the Lake
Orchestra Camp Colony
Another great morning on the lake. It wasn’t too choppy and the sun was shining. There were lots of birds around the water this morning. The kingfishers were noisy and in constant motion, so no photos of them. Here are…
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July 4, 2017
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An Evening and Morning Paddle
Orchestra Camp Colony
I was out on the lake Sunday evening and again Monday morning. Both times of day are wonderful and have their own attraction. Unfortunately, the water was a bit choppy both times. However, there was plenty to see on the…
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July 1, 2017
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Water Lilies and Kingfisher
Orchestra Camp Colony
Another quiet morning on the lake. We heard the loons this morning and caught a glimpse of them at some distance, but not close enough to a photo. It is amazing how the lake changes from day to day.…
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June 30, 2017
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The Baby Loon and More
Orchestra Camp Colony
Finally got back up to the lake and in the kayak. It was a pleasure to see the baby loon with Mom and Dad. It seems to be doing just fine. Click on each image for a larger view. …
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June 22, 2017
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New Duck Lake Resident
Northwest Michigan
Let’s give a welcome to Duck Lake’s newest resident, Baby Loon! This photo was taken by our good friend on the peninsula, Jane Shoup. We have both seen Momma Loon on the nest, but Jane was fortunate enough to…
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May 28, 2017
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Scenes from the Kayak
Orchestra Camp Colony
I’ve been out a few times in the kayak in Duck Lake. Every year brings things that are familiar and things that are different. This looks like a year with a bumper crop of turtles. I’ve seen many more this…
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May 26, 2017
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Meijer’s Gardens – Children’s Garden
Southwest Michigan
There is one garden at Meijer’s Gardens that is for the kids. Yes, there were a lot of kids there, but it was fun for adults, too. One area is meant to get kids to explore their five…
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May 25, 2017
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Meijer Gardens – Japanese Garden
Southwest Michigan
The Japanese Garden is one of the new features since we had last been to Meijer Gardens. The garden was designed by Hoichi Kurisu and the firm Kurisu International and was opened to the public in the spring of 2015. As…
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May 24, 2017
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Meijer Gardens – Part 2
Southwest Michigan
Continuing our tour of Meijer Gardens. Fortunately, the web site for Meijer Gardens (http://www.meijergardens.org) has many sculptures identified and I will be using that help to identify the photos I share below. I recommend that you visit their site for…
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May 23, 2017
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Meijer Gardens – Part 1
Southwest Michigan
Rose and I visited the Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids about 2 weeks ago. We missed the butterfly exhibit by a couple weeks, but were still impressed with all we saw. It had been many years since we had been…
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