The fall season is officially here! This is my favorite time of year.
Even though, Michigan is seeing above average temps, I love the cooler fall weather.
Do you like fall? What is your favorite part?
Until next time…peace
Happy First Day of Fall
Exploring a 1920s Wedding Photo from Bay City, MI
Here’s another photo that I am placing around the 1920s. I am assuming the couple just got married. And, they are now posing for their first photo as man and wife.
I believe this is a studio photo but I guess the location could be someone’s home.
The only identifying mark on the photo is the studio stamp. The photo was taking by Gorzycki in Bay City, Michigan. I think the other part reads: 2249 E. Grant Sts.
What do you think?
Until next time…peace
Young Girl
I am assuming this young lady was photographed for communion. I am placing the photo around the 1920s.
The photo does not have any identifying marks. The only clue is the name of the studio: Frank Harper Studio at 7719 Harper Ave.
Many of the other photos from this lot were from the Detroit area. There is a Harper Ave in Detroit. But I can only guess that this was the place of the studio.
What do you think?
Until next time…peace
National Wildlife Day
Happy National Wildlife Day! I love watching and photographing the wildlife.
I find nature peaceful and fascinating.
Have a great day everyone!
Do you like wildlife? What is your favorite animal to see in the wild?
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Soulful Eyes
I photographed this beautiful creature from a distance. She was just so still. I don’t know if she was ill or hurt. Or maybe she was just having a rest. But she just stared at me.
I wanted to walk up to her. But she was on private property. I didn’t dare cross over.
Until next time…peace
Baby Osprey
Happy July! I can’t believe it is July already! This year is moving by so fast.
I spent a little time photographing the Osprey this last weekend. I know this isn’t the best photo, but if you look closely at the female Osprey. (She’s the one looking upward). You can see the baby right under her. I only saw one this year. Last year, there were two. And, yes, the male kept staring at me the whole time.
When I photograph this pair of Osprey, I am very far away. I use a large lens to capture the photo. I only stay a few minutes then I leave. I do not want to bother them. Because I want them to keep coming back.
Until next time…peace
International Waterfall Day
I love waterfalls! Well, I just love being out in nature. I have only visited waterfall in my state.
My favorite are the Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The last time I went, the weather was not the best. But the rain did not stop us from looking around.
Do you have a favorite waterfall? Where is it?
Until next time…peace
Happy National Dragonfly Day
Dragonflies are one of my favorite insects to photograph.
The winged little creatures remind me of fairies! Plus they eat mosquitoes, we have lots of those here in Michigan!
Until next time…peace
Baby Wild Turkey
Over the weekend, I photographed this little wild turkey. I just love the mama turkey was in the background.
I anciently came across the little ones when I was driving home. I seen two run across the road. I admit, at first, I didn’t recognize the type of bird. But once I stopped my car to photograph them. I could hear the mama turkey calling her little ones. If I wasn’t in the middle of the road, I would have stayed longer.
But, I was happy, I had my camera equipment with me.
Until next time…peace
1946 Tornado–St. Johns, Michigan
I pulled these images from slides. I was surprised to find them in my recent estate sale purchase. The previous owner did a lot of traveling. Most of the slides are focused on the trips. I admit, I love seeing their adventures. And, my bucket list is getting a lot of great ideas.
But these slides were focused on the aftermath of a tornado in Clinton County, Michigan.
Each slide has handwriting on them. In pencil are the date, event, and location. The tornado took place in August 1946 in St. Johns, Michigan.
A couple of the slides had extra details like Rudy’s trailer.
The broken trees were on Clinton Ave. I found this interesting. My grandfather lived on Clinton Ave. for years.
There’s no further identifying information on the next three slides.
The sign in the rubble reads, welding. Perhaps, the name on the business sign is Gary.
A lot of people showed up to help.
The next two slides are labeled, “Aunt Nellie’s house”.
I am assuming the lady with the flowered dress is Aunt Nellie.
Tornadoes leave a path of debris and destruction. I am hoping no one was hurt in this event.
I am hoping someone out there can provide more information on this tornado. I did a little research but did not find a lot of information. If I come across my slides from this event, I will definitely post them.
Until next time…peace
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