Pleasant Lake Kayaking 2023 | Mirror Image Color

10/09/2023 Pleasant Lake Kayaking 2023 | Mirror Image Color

Pleasant Lake Kayaking 2023 | Mirror Image Color   With a touch of color in the deep green reflection, this image exaggerates green meeting blue.  To capture this image on such a glassy lake, the kayak must approach the subject head on so that the waves it makes are behind it.     Each image from Pleasant Lake Kayaking 2023 | a 7 Image Story will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Pleasant Lake Kayaking 2023.  I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.

Pleasant Lake Kayaking 2023 | Into the Wilderness

10/08/2023 Pleasant Lake Kayaking 2023 | Into the Wilderness

Pleasant Lake Kayaking 2023 | Into the Wilderness   The kayak provides a unique platform to enter the wilderness without disturbing the wildlife.  The winds were completely calm for much of the kayak excursion which allowed for mirror like images.   Each image from Pleasant Lake Kayaking 2023 | a 7 Image Story will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Pleasant Lake Kayaking 2023.  I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.

Pleasant Lake Kayaking | Eastern Kingbird Female Nesting

Pleasant Lake Kayaking | Eastern Kingbird Female Nesting

Pleasant Lake Kayaking | Eastern Kingbird Female Nesting   This female Eastern Kingbird is nesting on a branch just a few feet over the water.  The male is close by usually several feet above the nest standing guard.  If you get too close he will start screeching and dive bombing you.  For the whole story with all images, see Pleasant Lake Kayaking | a 7 Image Story.

Pleasant Lake Kayaking | Swallowtail Butterfly

Pleasant Lake Kayaking | Swallowtail Butterfly

Pleasant Lake Kayaking | Swallowtail Butterfly   These magnificent large butterflies feed on flowers.  They keep their balance when feeding nectar by beating their wings.  Also, they frequent mud or damp sand for dissolved minerals and salts.  Only 30 specifies live in North America.  For the whole story with all images, see Pleasant Lake Kayaking | a 7 Image Story.