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One Step at a Time #23

One Step at a Time #23

Headed back to Kensington Metropark for One Step at a Time #23.

All three of these photos were taken along the Aspen Trail. The lotus flower was one of many blooming at Wildwing Lake.

All photos are my own. ©Pepper Tron/Heavens Sunshine
No usage allowed in any form without my written consent.

Thanks to all who shared a post last week. Here are the links from last week’s prompt. Please let me know if I have missed anyone.

Frank stepped up with some artistic scenes from a green pond.
Cute goslings, chickens, and flowers were shared by Linda.
Suzette captured a perfectly framed bridge.
Beauty from the Canyonlands were brought by Egidio.
Images of pelicans in flight were captured by Sue.
Anita shared a lovely walk along the Mediterranean.

One Step at a Time is a place to share the beauty of nature as you enjoy the outdoors. Add a link to your post on the comments below. Also, please tag your post with One Step to make it easier for others to find. Click here if you’d like more info on One Step at a Time.

I am curious to know your thoughts.

43 responses to “One Step at a Time #23”

  1. sue.1957@yahoo.com Avatar
    sue.1957@yahoo.com

    Here’s my link for the week, Pepper. Blessings your way.

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    1. sue.1957@yahoo.com Avatar
      sue.1957@yahoo.com

      Forgot the link! https://heavenlyraindrops.com/2026/08/24/humble-cuteness-in-creation/

      Reply
      1. Pepper Avatar
        Pepper

        Uh, oh! I am glad I am not the only one who occasionally forgets to add the link. 😉

        Reply
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  3. tomwhelan Avatar
    tomwhelan

    The lotus image is beautiful, I love all your forest greenery.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Tom. So glad you enjoyed the lotus. 😊

      Reply
  4. Tranature - quiet moments in nature Avatar
    Tranature - quiet moments in nature

    Hello again Irene, our contribution for this week’s lovely challenge comes from a trail in Glen Lyon: https://tranature.com/2026/08/19/wordless-wednesday-a-day-to-savour/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks for sharing your lovely images. 😊

      Reply
  5. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    https://suzetteb.home.blog/2026/08/19/up-down-the-path/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks for the link to the lovely path. 😊

      Reply
      1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
        Suzette Benjamin

        You are most welcome, Pepper. Have a good one.

        Reply
  6. Tranature - quiet moments in nature Avatar
    Tranature - quiet moments in nature

    What a beautiful trail and your capture of the lotus is especially gorgeous! 🤍✨️

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks! Seems like the lotus has been the winner on this post. 😊

      Reply
  7. harrienijland Avatar
    harrienijland

    Fine set; nice walk.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks! It was a very nice day for a walk. 😉

      Reply
  8. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    I have not been to Kensington Park yet, but I know it is the most-popular Metropark in the Metroparks Photographers Group I follow on Facebook, with the most animals and birds to see. Your Lotus is beautiful Pepper – it is a shame they don’t last longer. This is peak time for them. I have some pictures from a few weeks ago, but many were just out in bud too. The size of the leaves amazes me.

    Thank you for the mention from last week’s post; this is my Sunday post where I finally had the Dame’s Rockets which you posted about a while ago and I said “I know I have some of those!”.
    https://lindaschaubblog.net/2026/08/16/it-was-a-good-shadow-day/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      I really hope you make it to Kensington sometime. I’d love to meet up with you. Thanks for your link to the post you already know I enjoyed immensely. 😉

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        I hope to make it there someday as well. You’re welcome – it turned out to be a fun day after all!

        Reply
  9. norasphotos4u Avatar
    norasphotos4u

    The flower is gorgeous Pepper!!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Nora. 😊

      Reply
  10. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    Beautiful images, Pepper. I love the lush green of the areas. The lotus flower flowed with a sense of peace from your light placement.

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    1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
      Suzette Benjamin

      P.S. Thank you for the mention. My link is scheduled for tomorrow.

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      1. Pepper Avatar
        Pepper

        You are welcome and I look forward to the link, Suzette. 😉

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    2. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Suzette. The sunshine was so helpful in highlighting the lotus. I could not have asked for better lighting. 😉

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      1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
        Suzette Benjamin

        Excellent!

        Reply
  11. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Hi Pepper, you are fortunate to live in a beautiful area for hiking. And what a gorgeous lotus! Here is mine this week:

    https://secondwindleisure.com/2026/08/18/the-flower-hour-44-floral-abcs-focusing-on-the-letters-m-n-o/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Terri. When we moved to Michigan, we intentionally looked for a place close to this Metropark. It has turned out to have even better than we expected. Thanks for linking your lovely floral post to the challenge. It is appreciated. 😊

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      1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        You hit the jackpot, Pepper! There was a lot of walking involved in the photography of my post 🙂

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  12. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    Pepper, the trails are very inviting and lush. I like how the trees form a protective canopy. The lotus close-up is gorgeous, too. Here’s my entry:

    https://throughbrazilianeyes.com/heavens-peace/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Egidio. It has been a wonderful summer for green this year. Looking forward to lovely fall colors too. 😊

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  13. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    Beautiful lotus flower and green lined trail.

    https://frankhubeny.blog/2026/08/18/trail-evening-walk/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks for your comment and also for linking your lovely sunset shots, Frank. Have a wonderful rest of the week.

      Reply
  14. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Lovely and verdant captures, Pepper!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Eliza. It has been a lovely summer in Indiana.

      Reply
  15. Anita Avatar
    Anita

    Lush greenery and a beautiful lotus — what a lovely place to walk with a camera! Thank you for including my post from last week. I’m joining you again this week. 😊🦎
    https://maltanita.com/2026/08/18/chameleon-theres-something-up-there/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Anita. Always glad to have you join the fun, especially with such a photogenic chameleon. 😁

      Reply
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  17. Cath Moore Avatar
    Cath Moore

    such a lush green space….I love the lotus flower….you captured its delicate form beautifully Pepper. https://cathscamera.wordpress.com/2026/08/18/one-step-at-a-time-the-wishing-well/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Cath. Loved your link for this week. Left me wishing I could get there for a hike. 😊

      Reply
      1. Cath Moore Avatar
        Cath Moore

        Thanks Pepper….I wish I could get back…..☺️

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  19. Lynette d'Arty-Cross Avatar
    Lynette d'Arty-Cross

    Lovely pictures, especially the lotus.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Lynette. The lotus is my favorite too! 😉

      Reply
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