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We used to have a beautiful Day Lily in my front yard; it was one of my favorite trusty perennials. One year on a rainy summer day, I was out in the yard and saw the water on the leaves of the Lily and hurried to get my camera. It just looked so beautiful. Another photo from self-developed film and printed by me.
This was my first attempt at photographing water on leaves. It was just lightly raining when I took the photo, and the droplets looked so perfect atop the leaves. They just begged to be photographed, as do so many things in nature. Another photograph from self-developed film and printed by me.
I love trying to capture texture in a photograph, especially one that’s black and white. This texture is from the oldest tree in front of my house. It’s really kind of fascinating to look at the bark and all its patterns and texture. If only it could talk. Another photograph from self-developed film and printed by me.
I used to grow green beans quite a lot when I had my own garden. The Hubs put up this wire for the beans to grow up on. One winter I happened to notice some rather neat ice formations on the wire and dried up bean vines, so I grabbed my camera and snapped this photograph. Another photo from self-developed film and printed by me.
Nature photography is really something I am quite partial too. There is so much beauty and inspiration to be found in nature, in my opinion. These wild weeds were found in what I call a fuzzy field as I drove to a friend’s house in the country one day. Just thought that they’d make a neat photo. Another photo from self-developed film and printed by me.
One day I found this baby bird sitting in my front yard. I hurried to grab my camera and get a photograph. He definitely was not able to fly, but he could take steps. And there are plenty of critters in our neighborhood that could have tried to get a hold of him. I found a nest up in the tree above him, so when the Hubs got home, he put him back up there for me. That bird wasn’t going to be some critter’s lunch on my watch! This again is self-developed film and printed photo.
This is a traditional black and white film photograph of an old, abandoned building. This is another where I developed the film and printed the photograph myself. I love the texture within this photo, created by the vines that have grown up over it and are now all dried up.
On our trip to Saugatuck, Michigan, we were able to take a sunset cruise on the lovely Star of Saugatuck, an authentic steamwheeler. It was one of my all time favorite trips that the Hubs and I have ever taken. There’s a saying, “it’s not about the number of breaths we take…but the moments that take our breath away.” This sunset cruise was one of those moments, and I’ll never forget it.
The first photo was taken just as we were leaving the Kalamazoo River out into Lake Michigan. The second photo was taken moments later, once we were fully on the lake. That sunset was magnificent!
Saugatuck, Michigan is an absolutely wonderful little town near the shores of Lake Michigan….what they call the “Art Coast of Michigan.” It is full, and I do mean full, of art, galleries, gift shoppes, harbor-side bed and breakfasts, and wonderful little cafes and eateries. And if you like dune rides, then Saugatuck is a must-visit destination spot if you’re near that part of Michigan.
The Hubs and I got a room and in an amazing bed and breakfast called Bentley Suites (highly recommended!). Our B&B was right on Kalamazoo Harbor. On our very first day there, we walked the boardwalk and were greeted by these Saugatuck Ducks. Yes, folks, if there are ducks around, I will find them and photograph them! This was the first of many photos I took that weekend.
After living in Ohio for over 20 years, within an hour or so drive, the Hubs and I finally managed to take a trip to Port Clinton and Put in Bay. We had a really good time, as there is lots to do and see. It was a nice ride on the Jet Express from Port Clinton to Put in Bay. Once on the island, we traveled around by golf cart (no cars allowed!) that the Hubs enjoyed driving far too much. We also took the tour of the Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, which is a 352 foot Doric column, rising up over Lake Erie. It was built to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812; and to celebrate the lasting peace between the US, Britain, and Canada. It opened in 1915, and is situated 5 miles from the longest undefended border in the world.
Now that you’ve had your fill of Ohio history and trivia…this photo was taken near the top of the tower; well, it’s the very top level that any humans can get to. The architectural detail at the top is just beautiful. Yeah, I took photos out over the water too, but this one is actually my favorite.
