An Opening In The Clouds

This picture was taken a couple of months ago during the early morning hours. I was headed up to the upper peninsula for a day of blueberry picking and agate hunting on the beaches of Lake Superior. We stopped in Cheboygan to get some breakfast and this is what we saw when we got out of the car and looked up into the sky. Beautiful isn't it?

Fort Michilimackinac

A worker at the Fort, dressed as a British soldier, demonstrates how to load and fire a musket.

That's My World - The Mai Tiki Resort

Located just south of Oscoda, Michigan and on the shores of Lake Huron is the seasonal Mai Tiki Resort. I've never stayed here, but have driven by many, many times. I just love the colors.

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The Devil's Den

Located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and as seen from Little Round Top, the rocky area on the center right of this shot is the Devil's Den, also known to soldier's as The Valley of Death. This was one of the main battlefields of the Civil War, being the area where many Confederate soldiers lost their lives. It is said that this area is one of the most haunted areas in Gettysburg. Rumors say that cameras often won't work here or they will mysteriously get knocked out of the photographers hands.. I personally never encountered this while we were there, nor did I witness anything paranormal.

Neo

This is my chocolate lab puppy, Neo. He is 6 months old.

Snow Clouds

The snow clouds looming over Lake Huron on a cold December day.

The Ice Is Forming On Lake Huron

Took a walk out on the pier in Alpena this past Saturday morning and caught this shot of Thunder Bay. It was cold, but worth it.

Ornaments & Beads

These were in a box of Christmas decorations that my mother was getting ready to put up around her house. Aren't they pretty?

The Bellflower & the Fly

Took this shot over in Presque Isle last week when Sara and I went out to see the lighthouses on the shores of Lake Huron.

Sharing The Love

Walking through the woods, my mom pointed out these two ferns that look like a heart.

Columbine

Columbine is one of my favorite flowers, and lucky me, it grows all over here in northern Michigan.

Little Grasshopper

I've been practicing with macro photography a lot lately. Here's a small grasshopper that I found in my mom's yard one day, while out looking for flower shots.

The Fly

Yes, I think flies are nasty little critters, but this picture turned out pretty well. I just had to share it..

SkyWatch Friday

My daughter and I took a walk out in our field the other day and out of nowhere came this very low flying plane. We live about 30 miles from a National Guard base and regional airport, so I imagine they were out doing drills or something, but it caught me completely off guard..