On a recent morning the air hinted of spring and the beach was passable. Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I had a wonderful time on our walk. I was particularly pleased with some of the snapshots I took, including this one:
Then I saw what Greg Jolliffe had done with his rock over on the Leelanau. He calls it Spring Color, and I recommend you go see it. I am forced once again to the conclusion that as a photographer I am a pretty fair writer.
On the other hand, although Greg may have a more aesthetically appealing Rock, Torch Lake Township has a more spectacular Rock. Who knows what wonders may be uncovered during this thaw? Stand warned.
Posted in: Adventures outdoors, Torch Lake memories
Torch Lake Views 
George Watkins
March 26, 2009
Great picture, Gerry!!!
Gerry
March 26, 2009
Thank you George.
Katherine
March 26, 2009
It’s a wonderful photo Gerry!!
Gerry
March 26, 2009
Thank you, Katherine – I was quite taken with it myself until I saw Greg’s. Makes me want to take a class! (Wouldn’t it be good to have one right here in TLT? D’you think there would be enough people who’d want to take it?)
centria
March 29, 2009
Gerry, I love that rock!! (and Greg’s, as well.) I am right now head-over-heels in love with what’s being revealed beneath the melting snow. It’s so exciting. (My husband just keeps raising his eyebrows when I tell him it’s maybe even more exciting around here right now than in Florida. He doesn’t believe me…) P.S. I think your photography is grand. You & I can cheer each other on in that department.
Gerry
March 29, 2009
Thanks, Kathy. In the past year I’ve learned just enough about photography to know that I want to learn a lot more. I have to live a long, long time to get through my list of Really Interesting Things to Explore.
I think the key to being excited about Mud Season is getting away for a bit and refreshing a winter-tattered spirit. Your Florida trip sounded like just the thing! Judging by the weather maps, you escaped the storm that dumped wet snow on us last night and is still going on. It’ll be awhile before I have more things to be excited about. It’s supposed to be warmish this week, so the new accumulation will probably melt quickly, but Dale Reedy is coming over to plow anyway. I hate icy ruts.
centria
March 29, 2009
I’m sorry it’s snowing again down there. 😦
Yep, I heard the snow was going east and south of us. Bummer!
Susan Galbraith
March 30, 2009
Recent new from Up North and Irelnand !
Hi Gerry and Torch Lake readers,
The Irish National Photo Archives has just opened the Galbraith photography
exhibit in Dublin, Ireland ! A fine honor for Antrim County, Michigan and the Galbraih clan.
You may see more .
and
Slainte, Susie
Gerry
March 30, 2009
Susie, welcome home and thanks for the great news. A post is forthcoming.