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Seeing Beauty in the Everyday World

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May 17, 2015
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Trillium
Northwest Michigan
The trilliums are in bloom in northern Michigan. Actually, they are a bit past their prime, but still so nice to see. These were found along M-115 near Mesick. (Click to enlarge)
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May 5, 2015
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Another Day in the Kayak
Orchestra Camp Colony
On Sunday, I got back out in the kayak. The water wasn’t quite as smooth as the day before, but the birds were just as beautiful. Here are some more for you to enjoy. Click on any image to enlarge.…
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May 3, 2015
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Beautiful Spring Morning in the Kayak
Orchestra Camp Colony
It has been three weeks since we’ve been up to OCC, but finally got there this weekend. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. Saturday morning we got back out in the kayaks and had very smooth water. There were lots…
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April 21, 2015
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Spring Comes to OCC
Orchestra Camp Colony
It looks like spring has finally come to OCC. The ice is off the lake. OK, so there is still snow in the shady areas on the shore. But there were blue skies and sun, but the leaves will take…
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November 30, 2014
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Winter Morning
Orchestra Camp Colony
It has been far too long since we’ve been up to Duck Lake. Last time was to see some of the spectacular fall color. Now, it is winter. There is about 6″ of snow on the ground and it hangs…
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October 29, 2014
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More Fall Color
Northwest Michigan
It had been two weeks since we had been to the cabin. The color has been absolutely magnificent this year. Two weeks ago we found that several inland areas had the best color. (See the previous post.) That color had…
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October 18, 2014
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Fall Color
Northwest Michigan
The colors this year are truly wonderful, the best I’ve seen in years. I hope these photos give you a sense of the scenery near OCC. These were taken last weekend, so I’m a bit tardy in posting. Click on…
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August 9, 2014
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A late start
Orchestra Camp Colony
Got out on the lake a bit later than usual today. I also haven’t posted the photos I took last week, but I guess I’m running late all around. Anybody know what these are?
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July 18, 2014
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Hawks Have Moved In
Southwest Michigan
Our yard has recently become a playground for several hawks. We have 3 or 4 of these large birds living in our trees, swooping from tree to tree, terrorizing the other birds and small animals. They are beautiful, though. Does…
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July 11, 2014
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More from the Lake
Orchestra Camp Colony
Back in the kayak over the last couple days. I wanted to share some more photos. There is always something interesting to see on the lake. Enjoy. Enjoy Mark
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