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Dune Dragons, part 2

Dune Dragons, part 2

Nine is a symbolic number rooted deep in Chinese culture, particularly for dragons. Nine is the number for the Emperor. The Dragon King had nine sons. Chinese dragons are described with nine unique character traits. The number is deeply associated in many ways with...

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Dune Dragons

Dune Dragons

On August 21, 2017, “Eclipse Mania” hit the United States as one of the year's most anxiously awaited astronomical events.  Thousands flocked to the path of totality to witness what could be a once-in-a-lifetime solar event.  ...

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Spring Awakening

Spring Awakening

Everytime I take a walk in our woods, I feel like it is a conversation catching up with what is going on lately. In these transition times of the year, quite a bit is happening! Bird songs are in the air, and it won't be long now before the frogs join them in chorus....

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Illusions of Lake St. Clair

Illusions of Lake St. Clair

One of the characteristics I like about photographing here on Lake St. Clair is that the location lends itself to simplicity of the winter landscape.   Many people who see these photographs comment that it looks like some far away place, like in the Arctic.  ...

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Carpe Glacies!

Carpe Glacies!

It is hard to believe we are already approaching March.   The forecasts in the Detroit area are calling for 60° F (16°C) in this second to last weekend in February.   But the weather over this past week had me wondering if there was any buildup of ice at my favorite...

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2016 – A year of leaves, stone, and ice

2016 – A year of leaves, stone, and ice

This is my 10th collection highlighting some images from the past year.   For as fast as time seems to pass, looking back on 10 years of favorites seems to bring up a lot of moments that seem so, so long ago.  This 10th set carries some simple themes that I visit...

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Beach Rocks and the Milky Way

Beach Rocks and the Milky Way

I had another opportunity this weekend to photograph at night and try out some concepts I was thinking about.   I had imagined this photograph before making it, the trick was finding the right time and place.   With a new moon this weekend, and perfectly clear skies...

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Michigan

Michigan

M is for Michigan I suppose it is no surprise for me to pick Michigan for this part of the AtoZ Challenge.   I was tempted to pick something unexpected, but I kept coming back.    A mid-way point in the challenge that shouldn't be done half-assed. It never ceases to...

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Exploration

Exploration

E is for Exploration We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. ~ T.S.Eliot

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