THROUGH THE WINDOW

 One of the simple pleasures of my morning is watching the sunrise from my bedroom window.  No dramatic dunes or water, just my backyard of fields and trees.  No fancy camera either, just my phone.  Always grateful to start my day with such beauty. 

 

 

 

 

SNOWY IN FLIGHT

 On a cold and blustery morning earlier this week, I spotted a female snowy owl sheltering between two gables on a rooftop.  She looked right at me with her piercing yellow eyes while her feathers ruffled in the fierce wind.  Finally, after she’d had enough buffering, the snowy rose up and took off.  I was excited to catch her in flight.  She circled around and quickly landed on another part of the roof, allowing me another look at those eyes.

 

 

 

LOGANS LANDING

 The sun teased us again on Thursday afternoon, so I headed to Logans Landing for some waterfowl and reflection pictures.  A variety of ducks and geese preened and fished along the edge of the ice, but this Mute Swan captured my interest the most.  The swollen nob at the base of its bill indicated that breeding season is coming.  Spring, too.

 

 

SCENES FROM THE DEEP FREEZE

 I took these pictures last weekend, when the ice on the bays and other places was really solid.  I’m not sure I’d trust it now after the warmup we’ve been having. 

 

 

THE MELT IS ON

 Still, many beautiful snowy scenes remain.

 

 

PILLOW TOPS

 

 

MAJESTIC

  I spotted two eagles in distant trees near the marina.  One flew off immediately, but the other remained on a branch.  While I was hoping to catch it in flight, the eagle stayed put, looking out for fish and preening its feathers.  Always a thrill to see this majestic bird. 

 

  

  

 

MILKING THE SUNSHINE

 Windswept, snow-sculpted dunes and Lake Michigan’s deep azure blue waters greeted me last Saturday, my first visit to the Lakeshore since November 20.  Familiar sights at Platte Bay and Esch Beach looked so different in winter garb.  Stunning beauty in every season.

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

BACKYARD BONANZA

 The weekend sunshine and clear skies brought opportunities for sunrise, sunset, and full moon photography…right in my own backyard.