Black and white image of a distant tree-covered shoreline partially obscured by layers of fog over calm water.
“Held in Fog” — A fog-covered shoreline on Old Mission Peninsula emerges in soft layers over Grand Traverse Bay in black and white.
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A curved shoreline with rocks and sand leads along a tree-lined bluff into fog over Grand Traverse Bay on an overcast day.
“Where the Shore Fades” – A foggy shoreline along Old Mission Peninsula fades into the distance under soft, overcast light.
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A black and white image of a calm lake with a small splash in the foreground, creating ripples across the smooth water beneath a soft horizon.
“Breaking Stillness” – A single moment disrupts the calm surface of the lake, sending ripples through an otherwise quiet scene.
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Black and white photograph of several ducks crossing a calm lake at dusk, with ripples spreading across the water and dramatic streaked clouds reflected beneath a dark shoreline.
“Quiet Passage” – A quiet moment unfolds as a small group of ducks crosses still water beneath a dramatic sky, rendered in black and white.
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A calm lake at sunset with golden light along the horizon, where a small splash in the foreground creates ripples across the otherwise smooth water.
“Ripple at Sunset” – A quiet sunset on the lake is briefly interrupted as a single stone breaks the surface, sending ripples through the stillness.
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Panoramic view of Arbutus Lake on a calm autumn morning in northern Michigan, with colorful fall trees lining the shoreline and gentle ripples across the blue water beneath a clear sky.
“Autumn Morning on Arbutus Lake” – A calm autumn morning on Arbutus Lake as early sunlight illuminates the surrounding forest in vibrant fall color. Gentle ripples move across the clear blue water, reflecting the quiet beauty of northern Michigan.
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Row of tall trees in silhouette against a vivid golden sunrise band along the horizon at dawn.
“Fireline” – A glowing band of sunrise stretches across the horizon while a row of trees stands in silhouette against the warm morning sky.
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Round hay bales scattered across a harvested field beneath a blue sky with soft clouds, with a colorful line of autumn trees in the background near Kingsley, Michigan.
“Harvest Quiet” – A quiet autumn field dotted with round hay bales stretches toward a vibrant line of fall color. Under a soft blue sky and drifting clouds, the harvest rests in stillness before winter arrives.
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Weathered red barn in a grassy field in Mayfield Michigan with bright autumn trees and a blue sky filled with textured clouds.
“Autumn Barn in Mayfield” – A weathered barn stands quietly in a field south of Traverse City as brilliant autumn colors fill the forest behind it beneath a dramatic Michigan sky.
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Autumn landscape of the Boardman River in Traverse City Michigan showing a river bend around a small island with colorful fall trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
“Boardman River Bend” – A sweeping bend of the Boardman River winds through autumn meadow and forest in northern Michigan. Golden maples and dark green pines frame the quiet river valley beneath a textured October sky.
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Over the years I’ve developed a photography workflow that works well for me. It’s simple, file-based, and avoids relying on a Lightroom catalog. I wrote a short post explaining how it works in case it might be helpful to other photographers.
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Fun image from the Boone Doggies show.
Cindee and I caught The Boone Doggies Friday night at Lake Ann Brewing Co. This was our first time seeing a show in their new building, the Woodshed. Fun night, great crowd, and lots of familiar classic rock songs. Here are a few photos from the evening.
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A frozen woodland path with patches of ice reflects a golden winter sunset as bare trees frame the fading light in the distance.
“Path of Last Light” – A frozen woodland path reflects the warm glow of a winter sunset as the last light slips through bare trees, guiding the eye through the quiet forest toward evening.
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Ducks swim across a calm lake at sunset as golden light reflects on the water and dramatic cloud rays spread across the evening sky.
“Evening Crossing” – A winter sunset spreads warm gold and amber light across a calm lake as radiating cloud streaks converge toward the horizon. Ducks glide through the reflection, their ripples adding quiet motion to the peaceful end of the day.
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A close-up portrait of a protester wearing a knit hat and face paint with painted tears, standing among a crowd at an ICE OUT demonstration in Traverse City, Michigan.
Finished 3rd in the Semifinals of my first-ever photo competition. Only the top two advanced, so that’s where the run ends.
I’m disappointed, but mostly grateful. The support, messages, and daily votes meant more than you know. It was quite a ride.
Thank you so much for sharing it!
Just under 16 hours left and currently in 3rd place. Only the top two advance to the Finals.
If you’ve been meaning to vote, now’s the time. You can vote once per day.
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As of this writing, my photo is in 2nd place in my group. Not bad for my first-ever photo contest.
The top four in each group advance to the Semifinals. You can vote once per day.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me through this. I truly appreciate it.
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Epstein was indicted in 2007, and this case has spanned both parties. It isn’t partisan—it’s about powerful people protecting themselves. Victims deserve justice and transparency.
Quarterfinal update: currently in 3rd place with just over two days to go.
Today is Double Vote Day, so each vote counts twice.
You can vote once per day.
Thank you for all the support—it means a lot.
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Quarterfinals. New group, currently 3rd.
It’s Double Vote Day, so each vote counts twice.
Vote here:
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Thanks for the support.
Quarterfinals! I honestly didn’t expect this when I entered my first photo competition.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to vote. I appreciate you more than you know.
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Color photograph of wind-sculpted snow ridges on a frozen bay, with Power Island centered on the horizon and a soft blue winter sky above, viewed from the west shore of Old Mission Peninsula.
“Frozen Rhythm” — Wind-sculpted snow traces a quiet pattern across the frozen West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, leading toward Power Island and the distant Leelanau Peninsula.
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Black and white photograph of Adirondack chairs lined up in the snow on the shore of a frozen bay, facing wind-sculpted ice ridges, with Power Island and the Leelanau Peninsula visible on the distant horizon under a broad winter sky.
“Waiting for Thaw” — Chairs. Ice. Silence. Winter holds its breath.
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I made it to Round Two of this month’s photo competition and my photo is currently #1 in my group.
It’s Double Vote Day, and you can vote once per day. The top four advance to the quarterfinals.
Vote here: americasfavoritephotos.com/v/6ht2pn
Thanks so much for the support—I truly appreciate it.
Day two of voting for this month’s photo competition.
Still double votes today, and my photo is currently #1 in my group. The top four advance.
You can vote once per day. Thanks so much to everyone who’s voted—I truly appreciate it.
Vote here: americasfavoritephotos.com/v/6ht2pn
Voting starts today and it’s Double Vote Day.
You can vote for free (signup required).
As of now, my photo is 1st in my group and the top four advance to Round 2.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to vote—I really appreciate it.
Vote here: americasfavoritephotos.com/v/6ht2pn