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Seeing Beauty in the Everyday World
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1–2 minutesPhotos from Jane Shoup
Read More →: Photos from Jane ShoupJane, our neighbor across the lake, has been taking photos of the loons the last week or so. As some of you know, Mamma Loon had been on the nest at the south end of the lake. Well, it looks…
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1–2 minutesBack on the Lake!
Read More →: Back on the Lake!Its been too long. I’m sorry to have been away so long. But, it is finally spring at the lake. These were taken two weeks ago, Mother’s Day weekend. I hope these are the beginning of a great summer at…
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1–2 minutesFall Colors and Fall Loons
Read More →: Fall Colors and Fall LoonsFinally, we have decent fall color at the lake. Got out in the kayak this morning and were not disappointed. Although not at its peak, the color is very nice. Here are some examples. At the south end of the…
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1–2 minutesMore Eagles and a Heron
Read More →: More Eagles and a HeronWe were at the lake for the holiday weekend, but didn’t get out onto the lake until Tuesday morning. I’m really glad we got out. We were rewarded with not one bald eagle, but two. And, we got very close…
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1–2 minutesBald Eagle and Red Headed Woodpeckers
Read More →: Bald Eagle and Red Headed WoodpeckersIt was a bright, sunny morning on the lake. We had no more than started heading toward the south end of the lake when we spotted the bald eagle in a tall pine tree along the shore. Unfortunately, it didn’t…
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2–3 minutesMore Birds on Duck Lake
Read More →: More Birds on Duck LakeThe lake was as smooth as glass Sunday morning. The kayaking was easy. Other than a couple water skiers and a slow pontoon boat, I had the lake to myself. And, as usual, there were several treats waiting for me.…
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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 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.…
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.
