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Seeing Beauty in the Everyday World
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1–2 minutesMeijer Gardens Japanese Garden
Read More →: Meijer Gardens Japanese GardenI posted photos of the butterflies at Meijer Garden a week ago. While we were there we wandered out to their Japanese Garden. Although it is much nicer in the summer, it is still a nice place to visit in…
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1–2 minutesButterflies are Blooming
Read More →: Butterflies are BloomingIt is “Butterflies are Blooming” time at Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, MI. This is the annual butterfly garden exhibit that lasts from March 1 to April 30. This is the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the United States.…
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1–2 minutesIts Crocus Time
Read More →: Its Crocus TimeThe crocuses are the first spring blossoms in our part of the country. There is a patch of them I have photographed many times over the years. They always surprise me when I see them because they are a blast…
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1–2 minutesGull Prairie Preserve
Read More →: Gull Prairie PreserveI was going through some of my photos from this year. I found this batch I never looked at after taking them. They are from a walk I took with my sister at the Gull Prairie Preserve in Richland, MI.…
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1–2 minutesFort Custer National Cemetery
Read More →: Fort Custer National CemeteryFort Custer National Cemetery is located between Battle Creek and Augusta, Michigan. The fort was named after General George Armstrong Custer, a native of the state of Michigan. It is only about 10 miles from where I live. Their Avenue…
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2–3 minutesLower Woodcock Lake Preserve and Esch Rd Beach
Read More →: Lower Woodcock Lake Preserve and Esch Rd BeachLast Saturday was a beautiful day. We had already kayaked in the morning, but wanted to explore a bit more to take advantage of the weather and color. We chose to visit the Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve, part of…
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1–2 minutesFinally Back on the Lake – Fall Colors
Read More →: Finally Back on the Lake – Fall ColorsIt has been a long absence from the lake. I had back surgery earlier this year. As a result, I have been restricted from jogging, biking, kayaking, and other summer activities. I finally received my doctor’s permission to resume some…
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1–2 minutesRecovery of Impatiens
Read More →: Recovery of ImpatiensI love impatiens, but they demand constant watering, especially if left in the sun. Our poor impatiens plant has at times been ignored as shown below. However, when given a good drink, they revive themselves very quickly. I decided to…
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2–3 minutesInterlochen Center for the Arts – A Walking Tour
Read More →: Interlochen Center for the Arts – A Walking TourOur cabin is within walking distance of the Interlochen Center for the Arts, but I’ve never taken any photos there. So, the other day, as I walked through, I took out my phone to capture some images. What is Interlochen…
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1–2 minutesKeystone Rapids Trail – Part 3
Read More →: Keystone Rapids Trail – Part 3We’re on the final leg of the hike at Keystone Rapids Trail. For the first two posts see Part 1 and Part 2. There is a lot of clover along the trail. It’s blossom has such a delicate color. Eventually…
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.
