Beggartick

Gull Prairie Preserve

I was going through some of my photos from this year. I found this batch I never looked at after taking them. They are from…
Entrance to Ft. Custer National Cemetery

Fort Custer National Cemetery

Fort Custer National Cemetery is located between Battle Creek and Augusta, Michigan. The fort was named after General George Armstrong Custer, a native of the…
Sequence of Solar Eclipse, April, 2024

Eclipse Timelapse Video

Here is another look at the total eclipse from Monday.  This time, I’ve prepared a timelapse video.  I took photos every 2 minutes for the…
Sequence of Solar Eclipse, April, 2024

Solar Eclipse – April 2024

I hope you all got to see at least some of the solar eclipse yesterday.  From the photos I’ve seen on the web, it was…
Male Cardinal

Backyard Birds

It is another beautiful spring-like day and the birds are enjoying the sunshine and warmer weather.  Here are a few photos from this week. Our…
Multi-Colored Zinnia

Afternoon Flowers

The zinnias and daisies have been beautiful again this year.  They are so colorful and the bees and butterflies love them.  I couldn’t resist taking…
Sunlight through Japanese Maple Leaves

Around the Home Garden

We’ve had some lovely flowers in the garden this year.  I hope you enjoy some of the photos from our yard and garden. These ornamental…
Zinnia Side and Bottom

Flower Close-Ups

I was inspired by the flowers in our front garden and pulled out my macro lens.  I haven’t used this one for a while, so…
Redbud Tree in Full Bloom

Redbud and Dogwood

The redbud is in full bloom and is spectacular this year.  The dogwood, as usual, is a bit behind the redbud, but is starting to…

Summer Flowers

After a couple days of storms and wind, it is nice to see the sun shinning.  We have some zinnias and grasses planted in front…