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Seeing Beauty in the Everyday World
Duck Lake
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1–2 minutesA much calmer day
Read More →: A much calmer dayI was back out in the kayak this morning. The winds had died down and the water was flat, like a mirror. Beautiful. Again, I saw Mom and Baby at the south end of the lake. They were off in…
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1–2 minutesAnother view from the kayak
Read More →: Another view from the kayakToday was one of those beautiful days in northern Michigan. Cool and dry, just a light breeze. Its what I call Up North Weather. Although the lake was quite rough last night, I went out anyway. I did get to…
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3–4 minutesGuest Photographer – Jane Shoup
Read More →: Guest Photographer – Jane ShoupWe are all in for a treat today. It is a long post, but I don’t think you will be disappointed. Today’s post is dedicated to the images of another photographer on Duck Lake, Jane Shoup. Jane and her husband…
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1–2 minutesLily Pads
Read More →: Lily PadsAnother great morning in the kayak. OK, the wind was a little brisk and the water was a little rough, but it was still a great morning to be out. Has anyone noticed that we have a baby loon out…
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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 minutesWeeds vs. Wild Flowers
Read More →: Weeds vs. Wild FlowersInspired by a blossom just outside my front door, I started looking for other blossoms. My search took me around the yard and down State Park Hwy as far as Vagabond. All these photos were in that small area. Some…
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1–2 minutesAnother Kayak Post
Read More →: Another Kayak PostAnother beautiful morning on Duck Lake. Temperatures in the low to mid 60s, just a very light breeze, calm waters. I saw some interesting things on the lake this morning. It was a great morning to see the fish. The…
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1–2 minutesView from the kayak
Read More →: View from the kayakWell, I’ve been up at the lake for a week and haven’t posted, so here’s some of the things I’ve seen from the kayak. These wild roses were just into the southern cove. They really have a nice fragrance. I’ve…
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1–2 minutesMemorial Weekend on Duck Lake
Read More →: Memorial Weekend on Duck LakeMemorial Weekend was beautiful at OCC. We got out on the lake in the kayaks one morning while the water was smooth and there was no other boat traffic. The wildlife we saw came in pairs. A Pair of Turtles…
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1–2 minutesA Beautiful Morning on Duck Lake
Read More →: A Beautiful Morning on Duck LakeIt was another of those quiet mornings on the lake, the surface so smooth. A good morning for the water fowl as well. This mallard took off right in front of me. I was fortunate to be ready for 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.
