For years after we moved into this place I had the haunting feeling it couldn't possibly be ours. I imagined a very apologetic and flustered gentleman coming to our door and explaining rather awkwardly that there had been a mix up. That we owned the place across the street, not the home on the lake. Finally, eight years later, I do believe the dream came true.

Rain Washed Light

Messing About In Boats

Ancient Migration

Storm Sky Lit By the Late Sun

It's almost always the quality of light that draws me out into the yard with my camera. The objects in the images are often just props- something for the light to fall upon. When we first moved in I shrugged and thought I was lucky to have any view at all, even if it didn't face the West. Now I delight in watching the light of the setting sun fall on the neighbor's shore across the bay.

Lake Star

The Big Sky View A Lake Affords

Orange Sherbet Sunset

Morning Chill

Each season has it's own blessings to gather. I'm getting better at enjoying the moment, even if it happens to be 20 degrees below zero at the time. That is part of the drama of living in Minnesota, each day brings some new change in the weather.

Fall Bursts Along the Shore

Shore is Colorful!

Last Dregs

Fall Flakes

In Minnesota, Fall spans from Summer into Winter in terms of weather, but Winter is only Winter and Spring is partly Winter too.

The Universe of a Lily Pad

Plenty Thick Enough

Early Evening Snow

The Night Express

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