• Tuesday-What'sUP December 29 - 04:39 am

Just a couple weeks ago we were driving along US 41, near the spot referred to as 'The Red Rocks', between L'Anse and Baraga, when I had to do a double take. Yes siree, it was definitely a small flock of ducks floating in the Bay! Now I thought most ducks were long gone to the warmer climates of the country by this time of year, but those few hadn't taken off yet. When I spotted this shot in Donn de Yampert's gallery, it reminded me of the ones I had seen, and then got me to wondering if they had headed south yet. If not, I sure hope they've got plenty of down to insulate them from those frigid waters!

Nice shot! Almost looks like a painting!

Morning...nice pic...

Absolutely Awesome Picture! Thanks for getting my day off to a great start.

great pic. makes them look more graceful than they really are.
ducks look so uncomfortable when they fly.

Yup, Most of the ducks have gone (Down Under).They dont like the hard water. Quack Quack.

Just one word WOW

WOW....no kidding!!!

What a welcome change from nothing but Canadian geese all over the playgrounds, lawns, and golf courses in the cities!

We have about two dozen Blue jays that we wish would fly south, to make way for the Chickadees and nut-hatches.

Great picture!

Magnificent picture!

Good Morning!

I agree with Julie B- looks like a painting. Beautiful!
And WOW!

Great photo! Looks like some of Terry Redlin's art work!

Beautiful picture! Love the website! My "fix" when I am homesick for the UP. Only a troll by location.

Loverly picture. Where is there open water? I was laughing this morning that the geese ( probably some of your northern geese) were skating on the frozen ponds here in Blacksburg VA. It's very cold but NO snow. Would you be so kind as to send us some so the kids can use the new snowboards that Santa brought? Good day to all.
:)

great pic. wow so colorful.

That is a "WOW!" picture for sure! Bravo, Mr. de Yampert!

:)

SUCH a beautiful shot! My new wallpaper! Thanks for giving us these daily, wonderful images from home!!

Good morning from a rainy San Jose.

AWESOME picture!!!!

Beautiful photo of the flock in flight, Donn! Mallards?

I agree about the color. Every color of the background is reflected in these beautiful birds. Wonderful!

Success in formation...beautiful picture, I actually though it was a painting.

Great pic. The water and snow background really make those 'flappers' stand out. Norman Rockwell would be impressed.

wouldn't this make a great puzzle? a beautiful picture. i sure wish that the geese would leave here as they are flying from there. just noticed, only 23 hours till i get to cmx!

can you tell me where the bridge cam is located & what is down on the right lower of the picture. Is that a Motel? What a super web site you have. I travled the U.P. for 25 years and spent a lot of time in Houghton & it sure brings back a lot of good times.

Thanks for a super site

Jim Lu Maye

jim:
That's the Ramada Inn, Hancock, MI. Check the map link on their site for more info.

Beauty pic! Look at the twist in the lowermost hen's wing... just incredible.

And they're all out there ~naked~! How do they do it!?!

Very beautiful picture Donn!!! I love it the ducks are just awesome taking off!

you cant fool me---thats a painting. chuckle

Go rent the movie 'Winged Migration'

Love your pic's Donn! This one is Fantastic!!! Some people never see a sight like this.

Yet another gem from Mr. D. Thank you for sharing them .

Nice looking pasties on the www.cornwallcam.co.uk/ real cornish pasties...

Now that's an award winner! Great shot Mr. De Yampert!

Great pic! Field & Stream cover was the first thought on my mind.

A painting, on the cover of a magazine or hanging from my wall. Donn is such a talented photographer. Par excellence!

Donn: Add this to your gallery and I will have to place an order!

mr ives and mr currier and of course mr jean baptiste pepin,you all know who that is,would like that very very much

my dad lives there. i love it. thank you;. beautifkell

Definitely calendar material

You know, it really doesn't take much to capture these photos. Just a little...
- patience
- timing
- steady hands
- keen eye
- proper framing
- more patience
- anticipation
- perserverence
- dedication
- practice
and a total mastery of the camera itself.
That's all.

Geez, you make it sound hard or somethin'!