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Grapevine

Matthew — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:56:51 +0000

Location: Traverse City, MI
Date: July 27, 2009
Camera: Nikon D60

One of the best parts of our annual trip up to Michigan is our ‘Wine Tour’ of the local wineries. Jen and I started this about 10 years ago, and it has been a highlight of our visits ever since. We’ve perfected our path over the past few years, and it never ceases to amaze me how beautiful Michigan wine country is. Pictures like this are easy to come by when your skipping around from winery to winery.

Seagull In Flight

Matthew — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:53:21 +0000

Location: Northport, MI
Date: July 29, 2009
Camera: Nikon D60

Given the fact that there are hundreds of seagulls flying around our cottage in Michigan – you might assume that means it would be easy to get a good picture of one. Well…you would be wrong! I took dozens of pictures of these guys flying around and most of them are blurry/off center/etc. This one was about as close as I could get to a ‘good picture’ – and I hope you like it

Fish Floats

Matthew — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:55:36 +0000

Location: Northport, MI
Date: July 27, 2009
Camera: Nikon D60

Snapped this one while walking up to our cottage from the beach. The floats were originally strung and placed by my Uncle, but I recently noticed they needed some repair. In 2007, I took it upon myself to ‘re-do’ the display and re-strung them along the bench. I really love this little addition to the bench and hope it lasts for years to come.

Michigan Sunset

Matthew — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:55:17 +0000

Location: Northport, MI
Date: July 21, 2009
Camera: Nikon D60

Sitting on the lower deck at our cottage with a glass of wine, I have to say I lucked out with this one…gorgeous sunset + sailboat + line of seagulls = AWESOME PIC.

Ladybug

Matthew — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:54:41 +0000

Location: Northport, MI
Date: July 23, 2009
Camera: Nikon D60

Who would have thought that a ladybug would be so photogenic?! But lo-and-behold, this little guy (girl?) was sitting on a blade of grass up by the frog stream just waiting to be photographed. Taking full advantage of her willingness to be pictured, I snapped away…and this was the best I was able to do.

Our Oldest…

Matthew — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:17:33 +0000

Location: Northport, MI
Date: July 25, 2009
Camera: Nikon D60

When he calms down, he is the cutest boy in the world. This picture was taken during a wonderful Michigan sunset and it captures just how sweet our little guy is. :)

Michigan Beach

Matthew — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:56:36 +0000

Location: Northport, MI
Date: July 22, 2008
Camera: Nikon D60

If there ever was a picture that summed up the undeniable beauty of our cottage in Michigan, this would be it. Calm waters resting up to sandy beaches lying in the shade of massive trees. And that sky! Ugh…this is without a doubt one of my Top 5 pictures I have ever taken. Truly, my love for this picture knows no limits.