Last evening Jeff and I decided to travel to the Upper Peninsula after supper and kayak on Lake Superior. While Jeff raised the orange kayak to the rack on the top of the car, I gathered my cameras and made sure the cats were okay. We were off on adventure then, happy to have the freedom to do so. It was a balmy August evening with low winds, perfect for kayaking on the large fresh water lake. After a long car ride, we disembarked at a boat ramp and Jeff paddled us to our favorite island. We don't know the name of it but call it Mouse Island because of its shape. We love toodling around this fascinating spot and have always been drawn to it. There are fallen bricks lining the lake bottom around it as well as metal objects. The old pier pilings in the photo are standing on the north side of the island, looking like tombstones of drowned sailors by the way their varied and ethereal shapes meet the sky.
On the way to the island zillions of white mayflies fluttered around just above the surface of the water. Soon seagulls, fifty of them or more, rode the air currents above us, then dipped down for a mayfly meal. It was fun watching the sky full of circling, feasting gulls. We also saw a Great Blue Heron standing in some willowy reeds along the shoreline.
We delighted in saying hi to the forested small island again - discussed how fast 22 years had gone by since we first explored it - and wished we could had stayed on our idyllic water oasis for a while longer. But two hours passed by too quickly.
When the the bright sun dipped low in the ebbing blue sky and shone brightly through the spaces between evergreen branches that stood along the shore, Jeff and I returned to the dock. As we came in for a landing, a woman was videoing us as Jeff's sure strokes skimmed us over the tannin waters and back to safety before the night turned black. Perhaps we are on her blog now. :D
I used my photo editor to add lighting to the top of the pier pilings photo. I'm having fun learning my photo editor software program.
The best part of the evening was the great time Jeff and I had. And I also came home with several great shots that I can use for the proposal I am working on with my agent's approval. :D I'm going for contract number two. :D
Hugs, JJ
20 comments:
You describe it so well, it must have been beautiful, sounds so romantic! Love the photo too, it's stunning, it's like from some other dreamy world. You used Paintshop, didn't you?
Seems like a heavenly place :)
Good luck with the contract dear!
Bitter Chocloate, I added the lights with Paintshop. :D Glad you enjoyed the photo. I thought the lights gave the piling a more dramatic look.
Sameera, it is a heavenly place and Jeff and I dream about it all the time. Life connects from lake to sky to heaven there.
Good morning, dear friends!!!
Hugs, JJ
Good morning dearie!Have a beaming day :)
*Hugs*
Kia ora JJ,
Awesome adventure! Sometimes it is the unplanned short duration trips we appreciate the most. Love the photo and your description, the word ethereal one of my favourite words for some reason. I am off for a 3 day solo journey into the mountains myself. Don't you just love Nature! Have a lovely day.
Rangimarie,
Robb
Sounds like it was a great time. Makes me miss canoeing in the Niagara Region...
What a great trip!
You already seem proficient with photo editor if this is what you can do.
Robb, it was an adventure just to pick up and go. :D Usually Jeff and I plan a trip for a few days ahead. Thank you. :D
Have fun on that three day solo in the mountains. Can't WAIT for the photos and posts. :D
Lana, I hope you can visit the scenic Niagara area again for kayaking. :D I can see you out there on the water having a great time and bringing tons of digital photos back. :D Thanks.
Suzanne, I have much to learn with photo editing but am fascinated with the whole process. It's an art in itself. Thank you. :D
Hugs, JJ
JJ:
Excellent post. I absolutely love the photo and what your did with you photo editor. Very creative, and eye catching.
I always enjoy your writing,. Phrases like"...looking like tombstones of drowned sailors..." are wonderfully placed and form a memorable image in my mind.
Looking forward to your next adventure.
Happy trails...
Thank you, Swubird. :D I loooove nature and writing about it. :D I'm glad it shows.
Good morning, dear friend. :D
Hugs, JJ
I have been through that area many times the drive along highway 2 acroos the top of Lake Michigan has always been one of my favorites..:))
Looks like all of them are giving you a standing ovation to have depicted them so beautifully!!!
here i am joining too!!!
Wow! what a creativity -- both you and the creator!!
Love your writing style JJ, awesome pic, like what you did with the lighting, contract number 2, don't forget us when your big and fab.
I loved your photo - could picture myself being there. And love kayaking too - what a wonderful day you had!!
(I've added you to my michigan favorites!)
Shelley
Hi JJ
I commented at the MW Site. Great post!
Have a great day!
~JD
Confused, WOOT!!! that you enjoy the same UP areas Jeff and I do. :D It's great finding kindred spirits. :D Thank you for posting.
Merging Point, you're such a special soul. :D Thank you for your encouragement. I am learning more about photography every day and enjoying the journey of delving deeper into nature. God has blessed me in many ways. I'm glad I am having the time to discover more of my surroundings. It's been breathtaking and divine. You know how those two concepts mingle. :D
Bob, thank you. :D Keep your fingers crossed I hear about contract number 2 soon. Prayers are also welcome. :D God bless you for believing in what I am trying to achieve. You've been a great blogging friend...have opened up the heavens for me. :D Looove your astronomy blog!!!
Shellmo, we're just back from another kayaking adventure and I have more pics. :D Glad you enjoyed the old pier photo. :D I will add you to my blog tomorrow. Thank you for adding me to yours. :D
JD, thank you, dear friend. Your encouragement has meant a lot to me. :D You have a way of keeping a writer/photographer going. :D
Hugs, JJ
Have a lovely weekend dear :)
*Hugs*
Thank you, Sameera. We have a sunny Labor day weekend that has begun and are going to join Jeff's parents to celebrate the holiday. :D
Hugs, JJ
...wow jj this is really fun trip, I really love the photo of yours, edit on edit, wow. Anna :)
Anna, I am going to figure out how to use every link of my photo editor. :D I love the artistic slant you can give photos with an editing program. It's fun and a good hobby.
Glad you enjoyed the Lake Superior photo. :D
Hugs, JJ
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