Posted on August 27, 2016
In our travels, Pat and I are often amazed at the simple beauty of wildflowers and flowering weeds all along country roads. Here, without comment (other than captions), are some recent images from country roads and one from our garden.
A Few Varieties
The Queen’s Chamber
Reclining Queen
The Queen
A Visitor
Thistles in Morning Sun
Blues Artist
Garden Rose of Sharen
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Posted on August 24, 2016
Pat yelled, “STOP!” (That’s our code word for slam on the brakes there’s something to photograph. . . as much as you can slam when doing 25 mph.). Then Pat, as navigator, commanded, “Back up”. (Pat likes short sentences.) That was followed with a milder “Stop.” and then “Look.”. The object of Pat’s attention was a web at least 2 feet across with connectors in both directions extending a total of 10-12 feet. I half expected the web to say “Wilbur is a Fine Pig.”
Spiders, in my opinion, are nature’s best architect. The glimmering, minuscule threads have to be strong enough to capture wayward prey, withstand rain and winds, all while being nearly invisible. Focusing a camera on a web takes a bit of work, but here is the best of what I managed. The wind blew just as I took the last image, but I liked it anyway.
A Connector
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Posted on August 22, 2016
Koi are basically ornamental carp. They come in many colors which add beautiful and graceful movement to a pond. Taking photos underwater can be a bit of a challenge, but these images came out well enough to share.
Koi Pond
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Posted on August 20, 2016
Pat and I were rolling before the sun had cleared the horizon. We saw a gentle mist over many parts of our morning world and looked for places where our Nikons could capture some of the quiet beauty of the early hour. Our search took some time, but we found two settings that we treasured for our mist-ical mystical morning.
Layers of Mist and Color
Emerging Barn
Above the Mist
Clouds and Barn
Magical Beauty
Copse and Field
Backlit Thistle
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Posted on August 19, 2016
Our family gathering at Greenfield Village was a lot of fun. Here are some shots of my family.
Da Boys
Three Generations (My spouse, a daughter-in-law, and my mom)
Georgia Clan
NASCAR Ben racing with Mom
Maddy at the Puppet Show
The Puppet Show
Mom at Beatles Exhibit (Henry Ford Museum)
Me
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Posted on August 17, 2016
No, not summer cookout grills but car grills. This post is for all those who love cars. See if you can guess the make and year. There are some presidential cars included in these grills.
For those thinking of the other grills.
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Posted on August 16, 2016
This collection of images was taken around a pond at Greenfield Village. The pond is surrounded by craftsmen workshops (glass blowing, tinsmith, weaver, potter, etc.).
Chimney and Reflections
Flowers and Potter’s Building
Standing Duck
Portrait of a Duck
Duck Herder
Nemecek Clan and Lumber Yard
The Mill
Flowers and Birch
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Posted on August 15, 2016
Last Friday we met our three sons and their families – plus my mom (who drove from western New York) – at Greenfield Village , near Detroit. The village is a collection of transported and refurbished historical homes and buildings. It was a very hot and humid day, but a delight to all be together before our youngest and his family head to England for a few years. I didn’t realize how many window pictures I had taken until I got them on my computer. Here are some of my favorites. See if you can imagine a story to connect with the windows, because I can’t remember whose window belongs with whom.
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Posted on August 13, 2016
The Meijer Gardens have sculpture all throughout the property, including a large Sculpture Park. Here are some of the art pieces that caught my eye.
At the Entrance to Japanese Gardens
Staredown
Horse
A Different Horse
Joanne and Friends
Water Sculpture
Not a Statue
Sprite
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Posted on August 11, 2016
On a sunny day, the man-made lake in the Japanese Gardens provides a number of opportunities for reflection shots. These are all from there except for the dragonflies, which were taken at a smaller pond in the Sculpture Park. Enjoy reflecting on reflections.
Water Art
Dragonfly Squadron
Thought Beacon
Trees
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