Ludington State Park- Details

  There were so many neat scenes from yesterday that I have to share a few more. Mostly details- you know I love patterns. This one is sand blown across a decaying log- I'm guessing hemlock from the red color.

I'll alternate patterns with more realistic views. There are several backwaters along Hamlin Lake where the surface is almost always really placid.

Pen and ink crosshatching? An effective illustration technique whether done by a human hand or the grasses, water and sun.

Speaking of grass- it will grow just about anywhere it can find the tiniest toehold.

And it softens the rotting logs and rises in sunbursts late in the day.

The reeds were singing with runs of melody and counterpoint, ties and slurs.

Driftwood with moss? Or the skull of some ancient horned beastie?

And, as a parting shot... an extremely trite photo. Nevertheless, I caught that gull in just the right position, so I'm sharing it anyway. Winging it's way into the sunset.

In other news: I wrote 717 words today and finished chapter 12. It seems like there should be more words, given how long I spent on it, but there it is. I took a 4-mile road walk. I started reading another book I'm editing. That's about it!

See My Favorite Ludington SP Loop

The Beach Scene

 
After our return to winter, by afternoon today the weather was trying to seem like March. At least the sun was shining. After work and the tax appointment I went to the beach and took some pictures. It was five weeks ago I brought you the wintry shots in the link below. At least it was warmer than that day!

It wasn't a day of high waves, but I loved the colors



The beach grass is doing well in this spot. It often gets trampled near popular beaches



I can't decide if this is a hairy elbow or a vase.



Patterns in the sand are always intriguing.



This larger driftwood log is de-laminating in interesting ways



With daylight savings time I was way too early for sunset, but the low sun on the water made it look completely different. Water is like snowflakes... no two moments are alike



Doing a little formatting work, but going to bed early. I woke up at 4 am and couldn't get back to sleep.

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