Cross Country from top to bottom

 This is what the "top" of a cross country runner looks like before the gun goes off, and...

this is what the "bottom" of a cross country runner looks like before the gun goes off.

Don

A day at the zoo !!!

Went to the zoo with my sister and her son.  I took this picture through the glass.  They just stared at me  almost like they knew I was taking their picture. 

Why we love the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage of northern Wisconsin

Here's a couple of photos to show you why we love camping, canoeing, and boating in the wilds of the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage.  The first photo is a sunset from July 28, 2011.  I took a bunch of these, hoping for a good one, and I think I got a couple.  I did have the vivid red feature activated, but only to help bring out the red in the evening sky.  That night we were treated to a dark, cloudless sky loaded with the millions, if not trillions, of stars God created.  We don't get to see many of these in Fond du Lac.

 The photo above was taken five minutes after sunset.  The photo of the three girls watching the sunset was taken about ten minutes after the sun set, but the LORD was still providing us with a spectacular light show.

 

These next couple of photos are from the next morning.  I awoke early, about five o'clock, and couldn't get back to sleep, so I got up, took my camera and set about to take some photos.  I was happy to see the clear sky since it meant I might get some good sunrise photos.  As in the sunset from the night before, the LORD did not disappoint me with the sunrise.

This first photo was pre-sunrise, about 5:20 AM.  The water was still, and the sky, just beautiful.

This next photo was taken at sunrise, just as the sun was peeking over the trees of the islands to the east of our island.  It was taken from our campsite, Weber's Bluff (F12).

This last photo was taken on the east side of our island.  As I walked around the island, looking for photo ops I noticed tracks in the sand near the water's edge.  I haven't checked what kind of tracks they are, but I'm guessing they were made by a racoon or possibly an otter.  We did not have any trouble with racoons in camp, so I'm not positive on the identity as raccoon.  But, it made for a nice picture, regardless of who made them.

It is very obvious, when you are surrounded by the beauty of nature, that there is a creator.  These things don't just happen by chance.  To God be the glory.

Don

What you see from above it all

This is a little of what you see from the top of the Lakeside Lighthouse during the Prom Paprazzi event.  Very colorful.  Don

A Mandarin duck in Wisconsin?

Thought you all would enjoy this picture of a Mandarin duck.  As you can see it is a very beautiful bird.  Evidently its been in our area for about a month.  Most people think that it has escaped from a game farm.  He hangs out with these two mallards.  The DNR has been notified, but not sure what they would do about it.

Don

I love this sport !!

I love watching Phil play ball.
Our WLA Vikings are 9 & 0.

Daffodils and Snow

Our daffodils were just about ready to bloom when the last snowfall came down (April 19-20).  I sure hope this doesn't stop them.  According to the meteorologists, April snowstorms aren't that rare, but they aren't that common either.

HAPPY SPRING!!

Don

JOY !!!

for Green Grass and Tulips.

What do robins eat when there is snow on the ground?

Have you ever wondered what the Wisconsin state bird eats when there is snow on the ground or the worms are frozen?  Well, I have, but last Sunday (March 27) when I was hiking the Derek Dobogai trail in Kiekhaefer Park, I saw how God takes care of his birds (Matthew 6: 26).

As I was heading back from the loop to the north end of the park I heard a passel of robins up ahead.  When I got closer, I noticed they were in a grove of sumacs pecking away at last year's red seed head, eating sumac seeds, I would guess.  They really didn't want me getting too close, so I'm glad I have a 20X zoom on my camera.  It should be noted that the camera was in color mode, but the pic sure looks black and white with red highlighting.

Anyway, those red-breasted robins are just another sure sign that God will soon be blessing us with spring weather.  And since the robins have now been snowed on three times, I would guess that spring is just around the corner.

Don

Yacht Club Props

I took this early one morning at the FdL Yacht Club.  The yellow glow is not from the sun, but rather from a nearby street lamp.

Not today

Hey Camera Group - Don and I are wondering where your pictures are?

The blessings of living in Wisconsin!

Isn't it amazing how God blesses us here in Wisconsin?  

On Friday I was knee deep in a creek, trying to get the trout to sample a Renegade...











and less than twenty-four hours later, I'm sitting on the hard waters of a local lake trying to get the crappies and/or bluegills to snack on a maggot or two.

God is truly good!!

Don

The woods are waking up from winter!!

I went trout fishing today, but since I didn't catch any fish, let's just say I was hiking along a creek in the woods carrying a fly rod and a camera.  Saw a plethora of these beginning to poke through the snow and leaf mold.  Not sure what they are, but they looked kind of cool.  Maybe if the fish would have cooperated more I wouldn't have seen these beauties.  The LORD provides!!  Spring is on its way.  Don

THIS IS SPRING BREAK IN WI

Snow Flowers?

I think these "sprang up" after the last fluffy snowfall.  They looked better the night before when I was walking the dog.  But I was able to get this photo the next morning.

This is right on Johnson Street/Highway 23, by the DeNevue Creek bridge, but you would never guess it by this photo.  I walk by this almost everytime I take the dog for a walk.  But last Sunday morning, after that fluffy snowfall, boy it just popped.  It was just screaming at me to take a picture, so I did. 

SNOW

 Just your basic snow picture. (LuAnn)

BULB and a Little Light

This was difficult - thought I had to go fast with the little light but instead found out I had to go very slow.  I tried words.  Not quite as talented as Mike.  The top two are suppose to be hearts. 

Question for Mike

 

Here are some "ghost" signs we found in Geogetown, Kentucky when we were down there over the Christmas holiday.  

Mike, here is my question.  Are they "ghost" signs if someone is keeping them updated?  All of them, except the one below the "Hickey Bros. Bar & Cafe", are being refreshed from time to time.  I would suspect its being done to keep them visible, maybe even encouraged by the downtown council to keep that old time town look to the buildings.  Just wondering if they are still considered "ghost signs."

LuAnn, I logged in the way you taught us, but it says I'm Debbie, which I am not.  Did I do something wrong.

Thank you again to Mike for your expertise and patience with us "newbies" as we learned about our cameras.  And thanks to the other class members.  I think I learned something from all of you, here and there, along the way.

Keep snapping those shutter buttons.


Don

our last class

Enjoyed spending Monday eveings with all of you.
Thanks again Mike for teaching us about our cameras.
Can't wait to see everyone's pictures !!!

Hummingbird

did you get your assignment ??

Hi Group~
I got my assignment from Mike and am excited to get started. 

Look forward to seeing all of you on February 7th. 
And of course - sharing our pictures.

LuAnn

Photo contest

I am entering a photo contest this weekend. 

They annouce the winners May 22nd. 

Guess they are left on display for awhile.

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