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Seeing Beauty in the Everyday World
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1–2 minutesFinally a Quiet Morning on the Lake
Read More →: Finally a Quiet Morning on the LakeWe played tourist a bit this last weekend. We drove up Old Mission Peninsula to the lighthouse. We haven’t been there is some years. Here’s a couple photos of the lighthouse. Old Mission Peninsula Lighthouse from the Waterfront Old Mission…
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1–2 minutesColor, Reflections, and Things that Fly
Read More →: Color, Reflections, and Things that FlyFinally got back on the lake this morning after a long absence. The lake was very flat making for some interesting reflections and easy kayaking. I’ll start with color. Yes, the color is starting to change up here. Not very…
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1–2 minutesA Lovely Morning Paddle
Read More →: A Lovely Morning PaddleWe headed out to the lake last weekend with a couple friends from OCC. Neither had been out yet this year, so it was great they joined us. Here are some of the things we saw. A pair of ducks…
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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 minutesDucks on Duck Lake
Read More →: Ducks on Duck LakeAgain, I’m more than a week behind, but I did get out on the lake during our last trip north. There were lots of ducks on the water. Here’s a few examples. This is a good time…
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1–2 minutesLabor Day Weekend
Read More →: Labor Day WeekendSo, is summer over? Or, is this just a day on the calendar like any other? With the weather over the weekend, I’d say summer is here for a while. I got out for a kayak paddle around Duck Lake…
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1–2 minutesMorning on Duck Lake
Read More →: Morning on Duck LakeSaturday was another beautiful morning on Duck Lake in a kayak. There was almost no wind and the lake was very flat. There was a paddle-board and a couple other kayaks out there along with a few fishermen. Oh, and…
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1–2 minutesSigns of Spring
Read More →: Signs of SpringIt looks like Spring has come to Orchestra Camp Colony. Driving up on Friday afternoon the woods were spectacular with trilliums. Although it was a chilly morning, the sun did come out and we hauled the kayaks down to…
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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…
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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…
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.
