Spring 2018 Hodgepodge | a 7 Image Story

Spring 2018 Hodgepodge | Flying over Western MichiganSpring 2018 Hodgepodge | a 7 Image Story  It’s time to share a few images from this spring.  They are in no particular order; just random images I find interesting from this spring.

The aerial  image captures the scene out the windshield flying north along the western coast of Michigan.  Great weather, light winds, and mild waves make Lake Michigan look serene.

Sandhill Crane’s must not be as scared of people in a kayak.  While kayaking on Pleasant Lake, I let the kayak float slowly close to the lake’s edge, but did not see the Sandhill until within 10 yards and moving closer.  The Sandhill did not move much.  Finally, I realized that I was too close and stopped the kayak by using the paddles.  Even with the movement of the paddles, the Sandhill still did not move much.  After a few minutes, it slowly walked out of the water, onto the bank, and into the woods.

Lilacs are in season in spring.  Just snipping a few from the bush gives the house the smell of spring.

A lucky Red-tailed Hawk image was captured through the window shield when I stopped to see why the hawk was sitting along the side of the road.  Most of the time, it’s hard to see that red tail.

Hey, what can I say.  It’s a door on a lake.  Doesn’t every lakes have one?  Well, maybe not.  What does it mean?  Whatever you want it to mean.  Perhaps, it’s a bit funny or a bit sad; perhaps, reflective.  It’s only bounded by your own mind.

What’s more spring than a Canada Goose and her goslings.  Again, the kayak really helps capture this family in their native habitat.  The telephoto keeps me far enough way not to disturb the family.

At the end of a nice day trip, the sun sets just as leaving the airport.  Nothing like coming back to your home field for the night!

Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Spring 2018 Hodgepodge.

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