Elk Rapids Photo Dump - July 2024

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Hey, everyone! I just got back from a road trip to Elk Rapids, Michigan, which means I have some new photos to share. Several of these were taken on the shore of Lake Michigan. I'm not sure where the plastic eye came from, but it sure was a cool subject! Admittedly, some of these photos were taken in Indiana, but the lake pictures were all Michigan. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Cool reflection.

Love the colors in this one.

Climbing under the bridge was somewhat involved, but it allowed for a cool perspective.

I like the colors in this one, too.

Interesting textures and blur in this one.

A beautiful Indiana scene.

Eye portrait.

Alternate eye portrait.

Check out the blur on this one!

Those are the photos! I hope you liked them, and thanks for stopping by.

Camera: Canon Rebel T7
Lens: Canon 55-250mm telephoto (EF-S mount)

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