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Searching for Spring (and Skunk Cabbage)

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Mike MacDonald

Today, March 10, 2013, spring officially began in the Chicago area. For me, the beginning of spring does not arrive in a fanfare of color. Rather, it begins subtly, when sometime in March, speckled maroon and yellow spathes of skunk cabbage … Continue reading →

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On the Coldest Days, Winter Plays

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mike MacDonald

There were some very cold days last week and most people stayed inside, but I know better. Because, it is on the coldest days when winter plays and her plans change to mischief and whimsy. After years of winter photography, I still never know … Continue reading →

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