AWOL

My apologies for the lack of summer posts. I feel very badly about this because I feel obligated to my readers/viewers (who are still visiting despite my absence!) and also because I think I may be inadvertently creating a chronicle of climate change (or lack thereof, if the current trends reverse themselves). Recall that all of last winter, there was never a layer of ice formed on the lake. This summer we've had barely any rain and temps over 100 degrees on multiple days, and most of the lawns in parks near the Lake are brittle and straw-colored. So I am sorry not to be chronicling this in real time.

Anyway, the issue is with my computer and I had hoped it would have been resolved quite a while ago. Since it has not been, I am reluctant to download photos on the loaner I have been using. I hope to catch up sometime in August with other summer photos.

For now, here is a lovely view of Lake Michigan at Sunrise in mid-June, overlooking Chicago's Navy Pier. This was taken by guest photographer PK.  Thanks, PK!

Golden Glow

So Pretty! from 5/03/12.

May I?

Trying to get a few pics posted before May is over. From 5/02/12.

Dull Finish

The final day in April is overcast and calm. 4/30/12.

Shine

I love the way all the lines in the sky and the reflection on the water are converging on the horizon, which is just slightly yellow. From 4/18/12.

Glow

A beautiful peachy-pink stripe on the horizon. From 4/16/12.

Wedge Issue

That bank of clouds to the right looks like it is going to slice right into the water. From 3/26/12.

Aqua Agua

That is an amazing color along the horizon. From 3/14/12.

Warm

The weather and this pic. Fuzzy and warm. From Thursday, 3/8/12.

Trifecta

Look! A line of fluffy clouds on top, a lake freighter to the left, and sparkly sunshine to the right. It's a LakeMichiblog trifecta of lake-faring fabulousness. From Monday, 3/5/12.

Right Before My Very Eyes

 There was a thick covering of fog on the Lake when I arrived at work on Wednesday morning, 2/29/12. After an hour or so, it began to clear, so I stepped outside to snap some photos. 

 The combination of fog and sunlight made for some beautiful effects.

 As I snapped photos, the fog quickly dissipated.

 Thinning out.

 Sun coming through.

 Nearly gone.

 Sun shining brightly.

Sometimes, the timing is just exactly right.

Gasping

Another one of those days when rounding the corner revealed a masterpiece. From Wednesday, 2/22/12.

Skyline

A single lonely contrail from a plane traveling vertically? A rocket? From Monday, 2/20/12.

Stunning Blues

This was taken at dusk, when everything seems calmest and the blues are at their best. From 2/16/12.

Light Sublime

Reflected on the slight waves, shining bright on the horizon. This was one of those mornings when I rounded the corner for my first view of the Lake and had to gasp. From 2/13/12.

Soothing

Beautiful smooth blue for a balmy February first.  What a contrast with last year.

Curds

Forgive me, but those clouds look like cheese curds to me. Calling Miss Muffet. From 1/16/12.

Warm Glow

 We've had an unseasonably warm winter so far for a location this far north. Later on the day that was posted below, I went for a LONG walk on the lakefront to enjoy the 50+ degree weather (on January 11th!). I caught this unusual sunset view, looking southwest from the easternmost point in town.

 This pivot to the south shows more of the Lake from the same position.

 Here's a path heading north toward the Harbor.

And a perfect reflection of our lovely lighthouse. It was a gift of spring in the middle of January.

Fuzzy Peach

That is gorgeous color in the morning, softly framed by clouds.

Blue Window

I like the bit of blue peeking through the gap in the clouds.

Still no snow in January in Wisconsin.