“Best of 2022”

"Point Betsie Sunset"

This year has flown by really quickly and took me kind of off guard as far as coming up with my Best of 2022 or favorite images of the year. This is a group of images that I both enjoyed making and really love. I hope you all enjoy them as well!

"Loon Lake Pink Fog"
Loon Lake on a foggy morning
“Loon Lake Pink Fog”
"Point Betsie Sunset 1"
A brilliant sunset over Lake Michigan from Point Betsie
“Point Betsie Sunset 1”
"Kingsville At Home Again"
A beautiful sunset on Lake Erie in Kingsville Ontario during winter.
“Kingsville At Home Again”
"The Way You Move Me"
Waves and ice balls coming ashore from Lake Erie on a stormy winter day!
“The Way You Move Me”
"Light of the Pines"
Looking up through tall pine trees in a Northern Michigan Pine Forest.
“Light of the Pines”
"Greening of the Forest Floor"
Green leaves and wildflowers at the base of an old tree in early spring!
“Greening of the Forest Floor”

"Spring Tulips 1"
Gorgeous bright yellow and red tulips in spring!
“Spring Tulips 1”

"Detroit Skyline 101"
Beautiful Detroit skyline as viewed from Windsor, Ontario across the Detroit River!
“Detroit Skyline 101”
"Solar Burst Summer 2"
Sunburst and circular flare beside a large old tree in summer1
“Solar Burst Summer 2”
'Lake Erie Lights and Reflections"
Sunny summer day on Lake Erie with beautiful clouds and waves rolling in!
“Lake Erie Lights and Reflections”

2022 was a really different year for me. These past 2 years honestly have been quite unusual for me and all of us I’m sure, in one way or another.

I hope that the New Year, 2023 brings all of you excellent health, great experiences, wonderful times with friends and family, and joy and success in your lives!

Happy New Year and Best Wishes!

Rachel Cohen

“Japanese Maple in Red”

"Japanese Maple in Red" Some glorious fall color!
“Japanese Maple in Red”
Some glorious fall color!

Hi all, If it looks like I’ve been away from blogging for a couple of weeks or so, it’s because I was. I’ve been in a transition process and also trying change blog themes, which has been one theme after another!  Currently I’m trying to figure this one out LOL, so bear with me! 🙂

I’ve also been out and around on my usual hunt for early autumn color. I haven’t had to wait long this year at all. The colors are coming out quickly and quite boldly too! Yep, I’m happy!! 🙂

A few days ago I spent a bit of time under a beautiful Japanese Maple tree all bathed in morning sunlight! What a treat! The colors were really warmed up by the back lighting and the bokeh was delicious!!

In general the Japanese Maple is stunning nearly all year long in my opinion, with such beautifully shaped leaves, and color. Unlike most other maples though, autumn doesn’t bring about much of a change in color in these, but lighting surely can!

You’ll probably be seeing my journey through the fall of 2014 for quite a few posts, but as with every season, it does eventually come to an end, and ….. well you know…..things have to change and so will my subjects.

So for now, enjoy this wonderful early introduction to autumn in Michigan! 🙂