My dears, a few brief thoughts from my world: UPDATES AND NEWS I've been absent on my personal page for a few days, but it feels more like weeks. Too many changes ahead for me, of which I will mention

White is White Contest - Snow

The texture of melting ice creating some weird shapes on Lake Michigan.

This is metal shining in the sun. I was photographing snow on Lake Michigan when I passed by a statue with a metal support and noticed the texture and patterns the light created, so I paused to snap a

Location: Rocky Mountains National Park. © 2018 ACA Photography/@shadalene. All rights reserved.

This photo was taken a couple years ago while on a trip to Traverse City. We stayed at my friend's friend, who had a lovely garden full of flowers, herbs, and trees. When we weren't out and about I was

Location: Rocky Mountains National Park. © 2018 ACA Photography/@shadalene. All rights reserved..

When I was growing up, going to the mountains in summer was routine. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood I lost this practice, for valid reasons and excuses alike. My recent trip to Colorado reminded

Boat reflection in Lesvos, Greece. Camera: Nikon D5000 with Nikon 24-85 mm f/3.5-4.5. ISO 200, 80 mm, f/8.0, 1/250. Boat at Sunset on Lake Michigan. Camera: Canon 70D with Canon Ef-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Location: Rocky Mountains National Park. © 2018 ACA Photography/@shadalene. All rights reserved..

Ice in Moraine Creek, Colorado

One of the many tulip photos I took at Keukenhof Garden a couple years ago.

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Some beautiful crocuses in a nearby botanic garden. Spring flowers bring me so much joy with their colors and freshness!© 2018 ACA Photography/@shadalene. All rights reserved.

Hello, steemian friends! Last week I was again very honored to win the North American Friday in the 7 World's Continents Photo Challenge hosted by @czechglobalhosts! The photo is currently competing with

© 2018 ACA Photography/@shadalene. All rights reserved. Location: Rocky Mountains National Park, Colorado.

© 2018 ACA Photography/@shadalene. All rights reserved. Signs of Spring in Michigan

© 2018 ACA Photography/@shadalene. All rights reserved. Location: Rocky Mountains National Park, Colorado.

Hello, steemian friends! Last week I was honored to win the North American Friday in the 7 World's Continents Photo Challenge contest hosted by @czechglobalhosts. The photo is currently competing with

Waking up early for sunrise photography was a new experience for me during this trip, but one that left me with no doubt that I would do it all over again. The light is simply magic, turning the landscape