Lessons learned too late...

What does it take for lessons to sink in and take effect in our lives? Some lessons we learn almost instantly and others take a few times to get through our thick head. Today God taught me a lesson that I think finally sunk in. Linda and I were traveling through the Michigan Up and stopped at Manistique to take a few photos of the lighthouse. Last year when I was shooting the lighthouse the wind and waves were quite high and I got soaked while taking photos. It was worth it, because the photos turned out great with a lot of drama of the waves. Again today, the waves and wind was strong and I got as close as I could to take a few shots. I decided to take a few steps closer to the edge of the wall so I could get a shot of the waves breaking over the wall. As I was shooting away, all of a sudden a big wave came over the wall and before I knew it I was soaked from head to foot. Praise the Lord my camera case was latched and things inside were safe. My camera did get a bath, but I think it is all right. My wonderful wife did not say a word, but I think I know what she was thinking. We headed for Hardees where I changed clothes and then we continued on our trip. Lesson Learned??? Hopefully! Notice the first photo. That was taken just before the big wave. the second photo was taken as the wave hit.

Labor Day Trip.

This past Friday one of the men of our church passed away and is now in God's presence in Heaven. Dale was not just a man who attended our church, he was a good friend and someone I really enjoyed visiting with. I really praise God that I had a good visit with him and his wife this past Wednesday. I did not realize how much this was affecting me until I got home last night after a long day at church and with Dale's family. My heart was heavy and I was exhausted. Today I decided to take some time to get away and spend time in prayer and take some pictures. There was no better place to go than Wisconsin Point and take pictures of the lighthouse. Every time I am there I try to take photos from a different perspective. I took some photos from the shore and then climbed up on the rocks and got a little closer. As I was shooting away, suddenly I noticed that just on the other side of the lighthouse a large barge was coming. It was perfect timing and a great setting. I only took about 220 pictures in just a few minutes. Over all it was a good day and I feel a little more refreshed and encouraged after spending time in prayer.
   I really like the third photo, which I have called "Infinity". You can hardly see the lighthouse, because it seems so far away, but the rocks lead up to it. It is not just about the lighthouse, but the whole scene, sky and all.