Archive for the 'my woods' Category
Sunday, April 20th, 2008
Last year, I completely missed the bloom of bloodroot. While walking my dog this morning, I noticed it was already springing up on the side of “Wildflower Ridge.” This ridge is a small section of Clinton River Park in Sterling Heights that has an abundance of spring wildflowers. There is a complete progression […]
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Saturday, January 5th, 2008
The woods behind my house are pretty messy as far as visual elements. There are thorny briar patches everywhere, poison ivy vines, and generally a ton of clutter from brush and undergrowth. Except in fall where the colors can sometimes overcome some of the visual chaos, it is very difficult to simplify […]
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Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
New Years Day News Flash: An unfortunate attack occurred the morning of New Years Day 2008 in Southeast Michigan where a suspected attack by the anti-Dunkin Donuts Citizens League occured. Long known for their anti-powdered sugar protests and media campaigns, the group tried a different tactic in the opposite direction with hopes to […]
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Monday, December 31st, 2007
This time of year is filled with stories of the ‘best of 2007′ everywhere, so I suppose it is only natural for a photographer to think back on the images created over the last year and if any hold particular significance above the rest. So I offer up to you my “Top 10″ […]
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Sunday, December 23rd, 2007
I have been under the weather with a bit of a flu bug the past few days, haven’t felt like doing much of anything. Those flu shots… well, I think they are over-rated! I wonder if I can get a refund? Anyway, when this much congestion fills my head, it […]
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