Calming the sea

A skim of ice defines a clear line between the ripples on the lake and the icy surface.



The ice is not rigid but moves gently as water seeps up through openings in the surface.

Another water blossom

Stiff arrowhead

I took this picture one quiet, early morning canoe paddle at Flindt Lake. This little blossom profoundly stood out in among the varying shades of green along the shoreline. I had no idea what type of plant it was until returning home and researching. (Thanks D & B!) In the future I will have to remember to take pictures of the leaves and stems…

Speaking of wet,…

Wet has been unavoidable this summer. We have had more than our usual days of rain. Even the ducks are tired of it. Aquatic vegetation, on the other hand, is abundant.Yellow pond lily

I love the way the water looks in this shot. Do you suppose the insect’s landing caused the ripple?

Lone Loon

A number of years ago, we had a pair of loons that would visit our bay in the summer. Unfortunately, one died. The widow (or widower) still comes to visit every now and then.

Not a normal July!

This has been the coldest wettest July ever!
Agimak Lake

Just another wet day in Paradise