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Interesting balloon shadow

Interesting balloon shadow

I have been pulling together some images for submission to my stock agent, and have been scanning an assortment of images from a 1998 balloon ride over peak fall colors.  One peculiar thing I found was in the shadow of this balloon that either I didn't notice...

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Digging instead of shooting

Digging instead of shooting

Despite my intentions of really getting out to explore my woods this fall, time constraints just haven't let me get out there as much as I would like. Miserable conditions and other obligations leave me to dig around my image archives at night for old images I want to...

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Fall Close to home

This year I am considering imposing a restriction on myself as far as photographing fall colors. Last year I drove 10 hours away to photograph fall colors in the Smoky Mountains and Hocking Hills and spent little time right out my own back door. While walking my...

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Wondering about rocks

What is it about wet rocks on a beach that makes them so alluring? Is it because there are no two rocks the same? In some way, do they remind us of people - each with their own personalities, color, and character? Is it because its particular shape or color triggers...

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Signs of global warming at -112°F

Just passing along an interesting story at this link. These clouds were photographed above Antarctica, and only form at temperatures lower than minus 112 deg F.  They reveal deterioration in parts of our atmosphere, so the article states. On that note, I'll share an...

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Rare finds

Rare finds

There are quite a few wildflowers around Michigan that I would consider 'rare finds,' such as these showy lady slipper orchids that I shot this weekend.   In fact, it is even rarer that you would happen to stumble upon these by yourself just 'walking in the woods.'  ...

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