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Port Huron, Michigan
On my journey home to visit my family in Michigan, I had another three hours to drive, but seeing the blue tones of the sky and snow in the morning light, I just had to stop and drink it in.
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East Amherst, New York
On my way to work at sunrise, this lone apple tree in a park waved good-morning.
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Brantford, Canada
On my drive across Canada to visit family, the frost was splendid. I especially liked the line of the fence leading to the winter tree.
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Niagara Falls, New York
When the temperatures are right, the mist from the falls coats the trees in white crystals, making this one of the most beautiful places to experience in the winter.
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Winn, Michigan
I inherited my love of sunrises from my father, a retired dairy farmer. On trips home to visit him, the two of us always venture out early to “find” the sunrise. As my dad likes to say, “The sun might not come up if you don’t go find it.”
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East Amherst, New York
Rays of sunlight kiss an autumn tree in one of my favorite parks.
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East Amherst, New York
The sun gloriously sets on the first snow of the season.
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Charleston, South Carolina
Taken during the Christmas holiday, autumn and its colors linger longer in the south.
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St. John, Michigan
The sun rises over a fence-like row of trees that helps break the wind on the field.
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Buffalo, New York
The White Oak in Delaware Park stands majestically.
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East Amherst, New York
Bassett Park in early morning light welcomes the arrival of spring.
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Blanchard, Michigan
The swamp on my family’s farm looks appropriately decked out for fall.
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Vestaburg, Michigan
A clump of trees on the side of the road greets a new day, as I make my way to breakfast.
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East Amherst, New York
Seeing afternoon snow at Bassett Park, you can understand why I never tire of this setting.
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Blanchard, Michigan
When I’m home, I love to see both the sunrise and sunset, taking in all the beauty that a day has to offer.
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Williamsville, New York
There’s always someone who’s last to leave the party.
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East Amherst, New York
Watching autumn and sunrise collide while driving myself to work.
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East Amherst, New York
What better way to put life in perspective than a walk through the trees? Here, we were clearing our thoughts amid the magnificent colors, contemplating the next steps in chemotherapy treatments.
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East Amherst, New York
In yet another angle of my beloved Bassett Park, I often find myself stopping here on mornings when I need to reflect and gather strength.
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North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, Alaska: No matter where I travel, the trees make me smile, overwhelmed by the beauty of nature.
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Niagara Falls, New York
A magical scene of ice and trees dramatically unfolds.
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