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Great Lakes stories

Great Lakes stories

As I was editing some images this morning, all I kept thinking in my head is "Thank you glaciers for providing such nice subject matter!"   It was a reminder that the Great Lakes region is filled with rugged coastlines courtesy of the glaciers that receded from here....

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Mental Grabs

Mental Grabs

Let me know if you have something similar happen to you.    Frequently when I am heading out to photograph, I will be driving along the highway and some quick details will catch my attention.  It may be something quite fleeting and subtle.   Whatever it is, I do this...

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Old trees on rocks

Old trees on rocks

Northern White Cedar on the rock face, Bruce Peninsula National Park, Photo ID TR9507 Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada | Tree Photo Gallery I have always found it fascinating that some trees are able to grow in seemingly inhospitable places.   No real soil to speak of,...

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The Passionate Observer

The Passionate Observer

There are times when I am out photographing where it doesn't seem like I am being much of an artist in the traditional sense.   After all, artists create and interpret.   The traditional artist starts with very meager materials and forms them into something inspiring,...

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Georgian Bay photos

Georgian Bay photos

My second day photographing in the Bruce Peninsula was a bit more productive than the first.  The blowing rain was gone, but the wind was still present.  The bay was still going like the washing machine I described in my earlier post.   This is a pretty neat spot on...

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Gales of the Great Lakes

Gales of the Great Lakes

This past week I was fortunate to add on to a business trip to Canada a short visit to the Bruce Peninsula.   I have been to the Bruce Peninsula several times over the years, however, it was mostly visiting as a diver.  At the far northern tip, Tobermory is a very...

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