Author: Pepper
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My Happy Place
There’s not much better than being outdoors in the quietness of morning. Maui A very special place And the happiestof my happy places
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On the Brink
Flowers – confined and enclosed for a period of time Gearing up to unravel their very best in the garden.
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Peace and Tranquility
A stunning sunset across a calm Lake Michigan makes for a magnificent end to the day. Peace and tranquility at the Michigan City Lighthouse in Indiana.
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After the Snowfall
After the snowfall, the world around me stood motionless and becalmed in the coldness of winter. Images captured earlier this month on Dunbar Beach – Indiana Dunes National Park.
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Shades of Gray
Lately, I have been fiddling with black & white photography in Lightroom. One thing that has surprised me is how varying shades of gray can greatly affect the contrast or hard edge between light and darkness. The more I learn about photography, the more I realize just how much I don’t know.
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Crack the Whip
Children having fun at Navy Pier. Crack the Whip – Sculpture at Chicago’s Navy Pier, created by J. Seward Johnson, Jr.
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The Calmest Place
The calmest place to be is in the center of the will of God. Images captured on the beaches of San Jose del Cabo in November of 2020.
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Hovering in the Garden
Looking back to summer at Gabis Arboretum, full of vibrant colors and bees hovering in the garden.
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Anticipation
My favorite time of day is early mornings and watching the slow change from night to day. I love the anticipation as the sunshine comes up over the horizon and brings warmth to the day and reflections on the water. Darkness overtaken by light is what I call progress. “Keep your face to the sunshine […]
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Seeing Double
Reflections along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Seeing double, anyone? Posted for Weekend Street/Reflections #56 and Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – Candid
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Is It a Finch or Sparrow?
So interesting! I came across this bird while in Maui last month. According to Merlin Bird ID, it is called a Java Sparrow but it is actually an endangered finch. Hmmm, a bit odd don’t you think? Wonder how that happened. Many thanks to Photos by Donna who has helped me multiple times with bird […]
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Frozen Lake Michigan
Looking out at a frozen Lake Michigan from the snow covered sand at Dunbar Beach – Indiana Dunes National Park. Captured on February 5, 2022. Today, there is a bit less snow on the ground and Lake Michigan is no longer frozen solid enough to safely walk on water.
