A Mistery Day
Posted on September 15, 2017
Relying on weather forecasts for a mostly sunny day, Pat and I planned on a Thursday outing. While waiting for Pat, I took a photo of the mist that would certainly soon disappear. It didn’t. Our morning was a mistery one. Close shots showed some clarity, but distant images were trapped in the mist/fog until the sun broke through after our late morning second breakfast. Here is some of what we saw.

Streetlamp in the Mist

Sun in the Mist

Web in the Mist

Telephone pole in the Mist (and soybeans)

Pond in the Mist

Dew in the Mist

Swans in the Mist
Eccentricities & Oddities
Posted on September 13, 2017
I took some pictures that don’t fit with other groupings. Some reflect the eccentricities of the Brits. Some reflect the oddities of this photographer. I hope that at least one will bring a smile to your face.

My Youngest Reflected in a Pub Window

Leap Frog

Double Decker through City Walls

Lost in One’s Work

Fountain and Lights

Diners Reflected in Ceiling Blinds

Cricket

Gotta Go
Fountains Abbey
Posted on September 11, 2017
Fountains Abbey was founded by 13 expelled Benedictine monks in 1132. They became part of the more reformation minded Cistercian order in 1133. The Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved Cistercian monasteries in England. Its history as a monastery lasted until 1539 when Henry VIII ordered all monasteries dissolved.
In 1983 the National Trust purchased the 674 acre property. It was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The property is managed and maintained by English Heritage.
I hope these pictures give you a sense of the mystery, reverence, and majesty of Fountains Abbey.
Landscapes
Posted on September 7, 2017
Great Britain, in many parts of the country, is one gorgeous landscape after another. I don’t take many landscape pictures because I have a difficult time capturing the fullness of the beauty I see. I hope these images give you at least a bit of the beauty of England’s northern landscapes and the heather on the hills.
The “golfball” buildings are from a nearby military base. You can learn about them here.
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Flowers of Great Britain
Posted on September 5, 2017
The British take their flowers very seriously; whether cultured or wild. I’ve chosen a dozen flower shots from our recent trip to Great Britain. We were there to see our youngest and his family, my youngest brother and his wife, and one of my nieces.
The weather was often overcast, but we visited area sites and very rarely got caught in the rain. Hope these images give you some idea of the beauty of England’s flowers. Facebook users, click on the link to see all the images. As always, I appreciate your thoughts.
On to Concord (and Back)
Posted on August 15, 2017
I set out on my own yesterday, as my usual photo safari companion was away. Concord, Michigan is a short trip from my home. I was on my way a bit before sunrise to catch as much of my preferred early morning light as possible. The sunflowers were near Spring Arbor. The animal shots were on my rather circuitous route back. The rest are from Concord. I hope you can sense some of my pleasure in this morning ramble.
Evening Drive
Posted on August 10, 2017
Due to busier than usual daytime schedules, Pat and I took an evening drive. It was a different light than we were used to, but we adjusted and captured some Pure Michigan beauty. Pat was the navigator and entirely by well-planned accident we ended up at the ice cream place to have green apple and caramel ice creams in a small twist. It was a peace-educing evening drive.

Our Favorite Type of Road

Busy Bee

Beautiful Backlit Queen

Golden Hour Glow

Shining Through

Reflections

Memories
Among the Wild
Posted on August 7, 2017
Lat week’s photo outing took us out among the wild, er wildflowers. We both agreed that this was one of the most prolific wildflower summers we had seen. Queen Anne’s Lace has been especially plentiful. Here is some of what I witnessed in my adventure among the wild (wildflower, that is).
CAUTION: If you are an arachnophobe, there are spider webs in three of the images.
Tigers
Posted on August 5, 2017
No, not the ones with the roar. The wild orange ones. Tiger Lilies. Tiger Lilies are my favorite flower, except perhaps for a rose that smells as good as it looks. Here are three captured tiger shots from last Wednesday’s photo safari.
The White Barn
Posted on August 3, 2017
Yesterday, Pat and I meandered through at least two counties on yet another photo safari. We saw at least a dozen deer, 15 or so turkeys, four Sandhill cranes, five turkey vultures, and one rabbit. We saw hundreds, if not thousands, of wild flowers. But Pat was on a mission to find a good old barn (and she had the wheel). So when I saw this white barn so near to the road, I knew we would be stopping. I am glad we did.
The more I age, the more I appreciate the majestic beauty of age. It is a quiet, gentle beauty that presents itself and invites a deeper look. I hope my photos help you see the beauty in this aged white barn.