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Seeing Beauty in the Everyday World
Orchestra Camp Colony
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2–3 minutesFinally on the Lake
Read More →: Finally on the LakeWe were finally able to get our kayaks in the lake. The sun was warm and the water was pretty calm. We got out Monday evening and again Wednesday morning. I’ve got lots to share. We found a green-winged teal…
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1–2 minutesSunset and Milky Way
Read More →: Sunset and Milky WayLast Friday evening was a calm, clear evening. I checked my PhotoPills app, my nighttime photo planning tool, and saw that the Milky Way would be prime, running from south-southwest straight overhead to north-northeast. The moon wouldn’t be rising until…
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1–2 minutesMore Lake Photos
Read More →: More Lake PhotosWe got out on the lake for an evening kayak the other evening. Here’s a few pictures. Although we have seen loons on the lake, we don’t often see a loon in flight. One flew in from behind us and…
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1–2 minutesHighlights from the Lake
Read More →: Highlights from the LakeIt has been a while since I’ve posted any photos from the lake. Here are some of the highlights from the week or so. Last week I took an evening paddle. I no more than got started and I looked…
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1–2 minutesMore Turtles
Read More →: More TurtlesBack on the lake this week. Here’s some more turtle photos. I did see other animals, too, but will save those for another post. Mark
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1–2 minutesBirds and Turtles (for Barb)
Read More →: Birds and Turtles (for Barb)We got out on the lake a week ago (sorry I’m slow at posting these) and saw more birds and turtles, no snakes. It was a good morning to see turtles. These were on the point across from OCC. These…
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1–2 minutesSpring (?) at the Lake
Read More →: Spring (?) at the LakeWe finally got the kayaks on the lake this weekend. The lake has thrown off the blanket of winter, but seems to be slow in waking up to spring. It was still good to be on the lake to see…
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1–2 minutesMore Fall Color
Read More →: More Fall ColorWe were at OCC a week and a half ago. Although the color is fading, there was still some nice color. Here are some photos taken in the colony. I…
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1–2 minutesEagle in the Morning
Read More →: Eagle in the MorningAnother beautiful morning on the lake. Not much activity, though. A couple turtles and shore birds, but pretty quiet. Then I spied this eagle soaring above. Darn! It was too fast and I was too slow to catch him coming…
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1–2 minutesA Calm Morning on the Lake
Read More →: A Calm Morning on the LakeThursday morning, July 5. I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday. I am constantly surprised by how quiet Duck Lake can be. After all, it is the week of 4th of July, we have a state park on…
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.
