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Petoskey stone is a rock and a fossil, often pebble-shaped, that is composed of a fossilized rugose coral, Hexagonaria percarinata. ... Petoskey stones are found in the Gravel Point Formation of the Traverse Group. They are fragments of a coral reef that was originally deposited during the Devonian

The historic Franklin Cider Mill in Franklin, Michigan(named after Ben Franklin) had been owned by the same family for generations and is on the Pure Michigan attraction list for the date of Michigan

Ice fishing and pond hockey...quintessential winter sports for the out of doors in Michigan!

Meads Mill is a favourite spot for many. There's an old gatehouse and a small waterfall. It's where I practice long exposures.

We were showing my in-laws the beauty of Michigan. We took them through Whiting Forest. They looked so cute together, that I had to capture the moment.

In 2014, a large section of one of the major expressways that had been under construction for months, reopened to pedestrian traffic only. It was a big to do with many local and state dignitaries officiating. The public was allowed to walk on a two mile stretch of the refurbished freeway. Michigan's Governor lead the group. It was very fun and a wonderful experience. It's very commonplace in Michigan to have these walkabouts.

The Carillion Tower on the newly renamed state park of Belle Isle which is located in the middle of the Detroit River. Very clean, family and pet friendly, perfect for watching boats and freighters make their way up and down the river. There's picnic areas and also a public beach with The Detroit Yacht Club close by.

Savannah is such a bright and naturally curious little girl! She was repeating words and gestures during the shoot. Her mother said that she studies people.

Going through my photos from yesterday, this one stood out to me. I converted to black and white. Im very happy with the results!

Another shot from my photo shoot on Saturday. Well chuffed with results!

I visited an old Cider Mill today. Great day to go. Not too crowded, sunny but not too hot and the sweat bees weren't too active. Like I said, a great do to go. The river flows behind the Cider Mill with a well worn footpath. Home to many ducks who are used to human presence and will venture close enough to see if there's a piece of a donut being offered.

The best of many attempts of a long exposure photo of a small waterfall at Dow Gardens.

Waling along the path, I spied a dinosaur footprint! Ok...not really but it reminded me of one.

A close up of a crab apple. They make really good jelly, if you don't mind the fact it takes a ton of them to make a small batch. Crabby Appleton is borrowed from a cartoon character...he was always crabby, hence the name.

More from my walk in Rotary park. Tree stumps are an interesting subject to me. Ever since I was a kid, I like to count the rings in tree stumps.

I took a walk this morning in Rotary Park. Not too many people were about and I came across some very interesting tree formations. This one tree spoke to me. It's roots resembled feet.
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Was in the backyard and noticed that there's been a frost already. Too early in the year but then this year's summer has been very chilly, cool and rainy. Summer didn't officially arrive until the last week of July. Then, it's been sporadic...
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Taken at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan

Shot at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan.

On a very hot and humid day, I went to Shiawassee Park near my home and was so thankful for the shade trees that lined the foot path.

Late night hangout for some bugaboos by the porch light.

The Tridge, Midland, Michigan

At Bell Creek Park, there's always a group of guys who on a regular basis, engage in a friendly game of pick up basketball. Whether they are young, old, black, white, male or female, it doesn't matter. What matters more...is playing the game.

Caught a lone duck swimming.

I was fortunate enough to have caught a gorgeous sunset near the Heron Rookery at Kensington metropark one evening.

Sitting on the front porch drinking my morning coffee...I spied a katydid on the carpet. I thought it was dead...it wasn't! Had to take some photos. The Katydid was very obliging! 😋 Katydid is a nickname for cicada.

After much anticipation, I finally got to see this lighthouse in person last June! I fell in love with the town of Grand Haven and even though the town caters to the tourists, there's still a lot of charm to behold. The lighthouse is a great example of that!

It was road trip time and I headed towards the west side of the state. To see Lake Michigan in all her splendiferous glory. I was not disappointed! There's a saying in Michigan: "There's no sunset like a Lake Michigan sunset!" I wanted to see what the fuss was all about. Mere words cannot describe a sunset over Lake Michigan. I wished I could have stayed longer. I'll be back.

At the end of a boardwalk, lies this small lake. I discovered the habitat one day and wanted to check it out. I like finding nature preserves and trails that are in the midst of subdivisions. A hidden jewel in the rough, one might say.

The site of a former landfill., Dead Man's Hill is a haven for sledders, snow boarders and tobogganners alike. Located in historic Hines Park in Westland, Mi.
There's a sign at the foot of the hill that reads: " Area unsupervised. Use at your own risk."! How fitting!