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Seeing Beauty in the Everyday World
Duck Lake
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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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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 minutesWelcome Springtime, 2023
Read More →: Welcome Springtime, 2023We just spent a couple days at the lake and WOW was the weather nice. It really feels like spring. There is no more ice in the lake and the you can hear the spring peepers. Turn your volume up…
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1–2 minutesOrchestra Camp Colony in the Fall
Read More →: Orchestra Camp Colony in the FallI was back up at the cabin last week. The color has really come on strong in the previous week. Here’s a few pictures around OCC. Heading down toward the lake is our boardwalk. Looking across the lake makes me…
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1–2 minutesBeautiful Clouds
Read More →: Beautiful CloudsIt was a sunny afternoon on the lake. I took about 160 photos and stitched them together into a time lapse video. I hope you enjoy it. Mark
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1–2 minutesAround the Cabin
Read More →: Around the CabinHello, everyone. I’ve been away from the cabin for a few weeks. Here are some of the photos I took yesterday around the cabin and on the path to the lake. Rose found this Cicada near our cabin. There haven’t…
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1–2 minutesMore Fall Color
Read More →: More Fall ColorThe fall color in northern Michigan has been spectacular this year. I took these photos a few weeks ago, and am finally getting them posted. This first group of photos is at the Grass Lake State Forest Campground located west…
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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 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 minutesSunny Afternoon at the Lake
Read More →: Sunny Afternoon at the LakeA cold front moved through last night, bringing some much needed rain and cleared the air. Although the weather was heavy this morning, it has cleared up and turned into a sunny, cool, windy day. There are white-caps on the…
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.
