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Born and raised in Detroit, c. 323 ppm CO2, Mark Graf is a Michigan photographer, naturalist, and diver whose muse is summoned by exploring the endless connections in nature; land, sea, and sky.

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Sunday, December 23, 2007

LE8714.jpgI have been under the weather with a bit of a flu bug the past few days, haven’t felt like doing much of anything. Those flu shots.. well, I think they are over-rated! I wonder if I can get a refund? Anyway, when this much congestion fills my head, it is hard to concentrate on anything for more than a few minutes. But sometimes I need a spirit lift and try to look through some images to at least feel like I am doing something. Then again, sometimes I hesitate to want to look at any images because of my frame of mind. Will I see something that perhaps I didn’t before, or will every impression tend to be a bit negative because of my current state of health? Hard to say – because it is hard to concentrate for more than a few minutes! 🙂 Anyway, off to rest again..

(This leaf image has always had a particular attraction to me because of the particular balance of light and dark.)

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  1. Martin Gommel
    Martin Gommel on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 12:04 PM

    Hey Mark. Like the leaf and your way of framing this one. Glad to hear that you are doing much better right now.

  2. Howard Grill
    Howard Grill on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 5:35 PM

    I just got over a bad virus myself…no fun at all. Do get better soon and then treat us to more of your great images!

  3. Mark
    Mark on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 11:10 AM

    Thank you all for the well wishes and Merry Christmas. Feeling much better now!

    Now go drink some egg nog! 🙂

  4. Carl
    Carl on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 3:37 AM

    Hey Mark,

    Wish you all the best, man, for you guys. Get well, and enjoy the holidays, bruh!

    Great photo.

    Cheers

    Carl

  5. bernie kasper
    bernie kasper on Monday, December 24, 2007 at 3:30 PM

    Great shot Mark, I love leaf closeups and this one doesn’t disappoint, I hope you get to feeling better and that you have a Merry Christmas and a Great New Year 🙂

  6. Kari Post
    Kari Post on Monday, December 24, 2007 at 12:57 PM

    Mark, sorry you are feeling under the weather. I never believed those flu shots worked anyway. I hope you are feeling better and have a good holiday!

    Really nice shot too. I love the diagonal lines and close up detail. I have to get around to photographing some leaf close ups like this one of these days.

  7. Kim
    Kim on Monday, December 24, 2007 at 8:19 AM

    I too have the same problem when I’m not feeling well – can’t concentrate on anything. I hope you feel better soon!

    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

  8. Lana
    Lana on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 5:04 PM

    I also like the juxtaposition of cool & warm shades in that photo.
    Feel better soon, happy holidays & best to your & yours for the coming year. 🙂

  9. Ron Niebrugge
    Ron Niebrugge on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 1:48 PM

    Hi Mark,

    I know exactly what you are saying about not being able to concentrate with the flu – it is no fun, I hope you feel better soon.

    Love the photo!

    Ron