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Seeing Beauty in the Everyday World
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1–2 minutesBack to the Lake
Read More →: Back to the LakeWe made it back to the lake last weekend. It is so good to see all the familiar sights of the lake; the birds, turtles, snakes, water lilies, and all the rest. This post covers three trips to the lake…
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1–2 minutesHighlights from the Lake
Read More →: Highlights from the LakeIt has been a while since I’ve posted any photos from the lake. Here are some of the highlights from the week or so. Last week I took an evening paddle. I no more than got started and I looked…
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1–2 minutesA Calm Morning on the Lake
Read More →: A Calm Morning on the LakeThursday morning, July 5. I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday. I am constantly surprised by how quiet Duck Lake can be. After all, it is the week of 4th of July, we have a state park on…
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1–2 minutesBald Eagle and Red Headed Woodpeckers
Read More →: Bald Eagle and Red Headed WoodpeckersIt was a bright, sunny morning on the lake. We had no more than started heading toward the south end of the lake when we spotted the bald eagle in a tall pine tree along the shore. Unfortunately, it didn’t…
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1–2 minutesBaby Loon is Growing Fast
Read More →: Baby Loon is Growing FastIt was another beautiful morning to be on the lake. Just as I got into the kayak, mamma loon started calling and dancing to distract me from the young one. I just sat in the kayak with the camera capturing…
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1–2 minutesBeautifiul Morning on the Lake
Read More →: Beautifiul Morning on the LakeAnother great morning on the lake. It wasn’t too choppy and the sun was shining. There were lots of birds around the water this morning. The kingfishers were noisy and in constant motion, so no photos of them. Here are…
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2–3 minutesAn Evening and Morning Paddle
Read More →: An Evening and Morning PaddleI was out on the lake Sunday evening and again Monday morning. Both times of day are wonderful and have their own attraction. Unfortunately, the water was a bit choppy both times. However, there was plenty to see on the…
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1–2 minutesWater Lilies and Kingfisher
Read More →: Water Lilies and KingfisherAnother quiet morning on the lake. We heard the loons this morning and caught a glimpse of them at some distance, but not close enough to a photo. It is amazing how the lake changes from day to day.…
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1–2 minutesWater Lilies Galore
Read More →: Water Lilies GaloreThis it the time of year that the water lilies are in full bloom at Duck Lake. I’ve taken several photos of the lilies over the last several days. Here is a (large) sample. By way of comments, please let…
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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…
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.
