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1–2 minutesReflections, Lilies, and Birds
Read More →: Reflections, Lilies, and BirdsWe got out on the lake a couple weeks ago and found very calm waters. It was a great opportunity to photograph some reflections. The water lilies were also in their peak. This thistle was beautiful against the greens of…
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2–3 minutesBack to the Lake
Read More →: Back to the LakeIt has been a while since we’ve been on the lake. This morning was a beautiful morning to go. The temps were cool, the winds calm, and the water flat. What more could we ask for. We no more than…
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1–2 minutesQuiet on the Lake
Read More →: Quiet on the LakeWe went out for a mid-morning paddle. The lake was very quiet. We had a very smooth surface and very little animal activity. So, there’s not many animals in today’s photos. The water lilies were in full bloom and had…
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1–2 minutesA Beautiful Evening Kayak
Read More →: A Beautiful Evening KayakA couple weeks ago, a small group went out on Duck Lake for an evening paddle. It was a beautiful evening to be on the lake. Here’s some photos from out tour of the lake. The water was calm, so…
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2–3 minutesEvening Kayak
Read More →: Evening KayakI don’t usually kayak in the evening, but rather early in the morning. However, it was such a nice evening that I decided to venture out. At first, I was disappointed by all the boat traffic. Far more boats than…
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1–2 minutesSpring at OCC
Read More →: Spring at OCCHere it is, early May. Last time I was here there was still 2 feet of snow on the ground. Not any more. The leaves are starting to come out, flowers are blooming, and today was my first kayaking on…
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