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Seeing Beauty in the Everyday World
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1–2 minutesBirds of Duck Lake
Read More →: Birds of Duck LakeIt was a perfectly calm morning on the lake. The surface was like glass. In our kayaks we headed over to the point with all the logs in the water to see the turtles sunning themselves. However, there were no…
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1–2 minutesBaby Loon is Growing Fast
Read More →: Baby Loon is Growing FastIt was another beautiful morning to be on the lake. Just as I got into the kayak, mamma loon started calling and dancing to distract me from the young one. I just sat in the kayak with the camera capturing…
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1–2 minutesBeautifiul Morning on the Lake
Read More →: Beautifiul Morning on the LakeAnother 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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2–3 minutesAn Evening and Morning Paddle
Read More →: An Evening and Morning PaddleI 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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1–2 minutesWater Lilies and Kingfisher
Read More →: Water Lilies and KingfisherAnother 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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1–2 minutesThe Baby Loon and More
Read More →: The Baby Loon and MoreFinally 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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1–2 minutesNew Duck Lake Resident
Read More →: New Duck Lake ResidentLet’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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1–2 minutesScenes from the Kayak
Read More →: Scenes from the KayakI’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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1–2 minutesMeijer’s Gardens – Children’s Garden
Read More →: Meijer’s Gardens – Children’s GardenThere 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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1–2 minutesMeijer Gardens – Japanese Garden
Read More →: Meijer Gardens – Japanese GardenThe 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…
Mark Yancey
I’m Mark Yancey. I try to capture the everyday beauty around us all. It is amazing the things I see when I’ve got my camera in my hand that I might otherwise simply pass by. I also enjoy travel and share my travel photos here. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.
