Notes from the Woods

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Blood Moon post or bust

Blood Moon post or bust

I'd hate to let the month of September slip by and not post anything, I've been such a bad blogger this year.   I may as well pick one of the recent hyped events to stay current.  🙂   Even though I had my expectations checked with reality, I did...

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Hell’s Canyon Petrified Wood

Hell’s Canyon Petrified Wood

Every so often when researching some of the unique stones I have been photographing, I come across some interesting stories.  Usually, it is after the fact because I usually search by what visually attracts me versus anything else.   Also, it is usually after the fact...

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I Spy

I Spy

It has been a while since I became very excited about seeing potential in some new stone specimens.   In the past couple of weeks, I have acquired some new and interesting material.   I have acquired a number of pieces that should keep me plenty busy in my...

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Light, Water & Stone

Light, Water & Stone

It probably goes without saying that many photographs you see have a lot of thought and meaning behind them that most viewers will probably never know about.   The viewer takes in the visual content in and interprets it through their own set of filters and...

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Lake Huron photos

Lake Huron photos

Lake Huron photos Lake Huron is the closest of the Great Lakes to where I live. I can reach the closest access point in about an hour.   It tends to be my go-to place whenever I feel the need to reconnect with one of the big lakes, even if it is just a little segment...

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West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve

West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve

"March of the Mayapple" Mayapple after fresh rainfall, West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve, Michigan A few weeks ago, I finally checked off a place I have been meaning to check out for some time.   Some time ago, a client inquired if I had any images from the...

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A Tale of Two Packages

A Tale of Two Packages

It isn't often that I write here to gripe about specific products or services, but an issue hit me recently that really touched upon one of my pet peeves (as well as profound appreciations) with photographic printing services.   As any photographer will know, there...

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Impressions of place

Impressions of place

I found myself at a new location this past weekend instead of visiting a spot I hadn't been to in awhile.  While I initially wanted to visit Seven Ponds Nature Area, I had forgotten that they don't open their gates until 9 am.  So as a backup, I found myself driving...

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Earth Day 2015

Earth Day 2015

It's late at night, Earth Day 2015 is coming to a close, and I thought I would be remiss if I failed to jot down some thoughts about it.   My previous posts on Earth Day's of past generally have a similar tone. Sadly it was a day spent at the office for the most...

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