Kayaking on Pleasant Lake | Canada Goose Like most lakes in the Midwest, Pleasant Lake becomes the summer home for many Canada Geese. This image has a certain serene appeal to me; a lone goose against the grass. See Kayaking on Pleasant Lake | a 7 Image Story for the whole story.
Kayaking on Pleasant Lake | a 7 Image Story Kayaking on Pleasant Lake is, well, pleasant. It’s a relatively small lake without much big boat traffic. Paddling along the shoreline on a relatively calm day makes for a nice serene break from the day’s challenges. During the summer months, several species of water lilies are abundant along several areas of the shoreline. They provide a hint of color and beauty while slowing paddling around them. The water is generally clear enough to see the stems in the sandy lake bottom
The north side contains a large number of beaver dams woven together making a wildlife wetland. Most days a kayak trip encounters some type of wild life and some days it uncovers numerous species. Unfortunately, so far this year, some of my favorite wildlife species have eluded my camera; like the Loons and Bald Eagles. Also, using a kayak enables a photog with patience and a telephoto lens to even capture dragonfly images. When photographing wildlife, I try not to disturb the subject by using telephoto lenses to stay far enough away. Remember, the 300mm lens on a Nikon 1 V3 with a 2.7 crop factor yields 810mm. For another Pleasant Lake kayaking story, see Pleasant Lake Kayaking | a 7 Image Story.
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Spring 2018 Hodgepodge | Canada Goose with Goslings What’s more spring than a Canada Goose and her goslings. Again, the kayak really helps capture this family in their native habitat. The telephoto keeps me far enough way not to disturb the family. See Spring 2018 Hodgepodge | a 7 Image Story for the whole story.
Spring 2018 Hodgepodge | a 7 Image Story It’s time to share a few images from this spring. They are in no particular order; just random images I find interesting from this spring.
The aerial image captures the scene out the windshield flying north along the western coast of Michigan. Great weather, light winds, and mild waves make Lake Michigan look serene.
Sandhill Crane’s must not be as scared of people in a kayak. While kayaking on Pleasant Lake, I let the kayak float slowly close to the lake’s edge, but did not see the Sandhill until within 10 yards and moving closer. The Sandhill did not move much. Finally, I realized that I was too close and stopped the kayak by using the paddles. Even with the movement of the paddles, the Sandhill still did not move much. After a few minutes, it slowly walked out of the water, onto the bank, and into the woods.
Lilacs are in season in spring. Just snipping a few from the bush gives the house the smell of spring.
A lucky Red-tailed Hawk image was captured through the window shield when I stopped to see why the hawk was sitting along the side of the road. Most of the time, it’s hard to see that red tail.
Hey, what can I say. It’s a door on a lake. Doesn’t every lakes have one? Well, maybe not. What does it mean? Whatever you want it to mean. Perhaps, it’s a bit funny or a bit sad; perhaps, reflective. It’s only bounded by your own mind.
What’s more spring than a Canada Goose and her goslings. Again, the kayak really helps capture this family in their native habitat. The telephoto keeps me far enough way not to disturb the family.
At the end of a nice day trip, the sun sets just as leaving the airport. Nothing like coming back to your home field for the night!
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Spring Walkabout | Snowy Canada Goose Hey, it’s spring. Does April snow bring May flowers? Enough with the snow, already! Time for some warm weather, green grass, and nice calm lakes. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Spring Walkabout | a 7 Image Story.
Canada Geese Family The goslings are growing up fast, but they still need protection.
Canada Geese are common in northern Illinois. Still, it’s spring and babies of most species are cute.
Canada Goose Nesting on an Island It’s that time of year and this Canada Goose has built her nest on a small island in a lagoon of Crabtree Nature Center. She certainly looks stately as she watches for approaching critters.
