A Mallard and A Lighthouse
Meandering along Lake Michigan’s coastline, there are numerous lighthouses along the way. We didn’t seek them out, but I did take photos if we stopped around them. I liked this one, the bright red Charlevoix South Pierhead Lighthouse. ‘Cuz red is my favorite color!
Charlevoix South Pierhead Lighthouse, Michigan
At a barrier of rocks near the base of the lighthouse, I had passed a young lady, a female Mallard, who was nervously watching the passerbys.
Female Mallard
Charlevoix South Pierhead Lighthouse
Lighthouse info
Rolling waves coming in alongside the lighthouse
After I finished with the lighthouse, I went back over to Ms. Mallard to find she had been able to calm down for a little snooze.
Such a beautiful, peaceful scene!
Female Mallard – Safe and Asleep
Photos by Donna 
Popping red against blue…excellent!
Thank you, Indira!!
Beautiful colors, Donna! The water looks so inviting. Miss Duck is so cute! ❤️
Thank you, John! We’ve been quite impressed with the beautiful turquoise waters. 😎
A great post as usual, Donna. Thanks so much.
Thank you, Isabel, and you’re quite welcome!
Wow Donna! The Red lighthouse image is really powerful & Cool! Enjoyed seeing it! Great images!
Thank you, Reed! I just loved that bright red too! It was so perfect, I have a feeling it was recently painted. 🙂
Beautiful!🤗
Thank you, Tanya!
Look how clear the water is!!! I love Lake Michigan. Michigan as a whole is a beautiful State. Great shot of the mallard. 💗
Thank you, Audrey! We had no idea how beautiful the water is here, and the diversity of the land with the hills/mountains and forests. I’ve been looking for Elk every day in our day trips! 🙂
Wow! The red is so striking! The sleeping duck does look very peaceful. I didn’t realize they slept during the day. Interesting.
Thank you, I just love red and was WOW’d! I had to take a lot of photos to make sure I was happy with my compositions. 🙂
That’s a cute lighthouse and pretty mallard. The color of the water is gorgeous too.
Thank you, Deborah! I was tickled with these two subjects so easily accessible and with all the colors. I was super-happy the the Mallard had her speculum shining too. 😉
Nice group of pictures, she’s a pretty lady! 🙂
Thank you, HJ! 😊
I hope that you let the sleeping duck lie.
I most definitely did, she was snoring as I walked away.
Beautiful aqua water colour Donna
Thank you, Ashley! The water’s color was a plus to us, we had no idea, and we do love being by water. 🙂
Oh, those colours on the lighthouse are so brilliant against the equally brilliant blue sky! The paint looks so new and fresh. It is nice that it is warm enough for the young lady to relax and be soothed by the sun.
Thank you, Jane, I thought the same thing, the red was so rich and looked freshly painted. I was glad we came upon it late in the day, along with Ms. Mallard. She looked so peaceful, she made me smile.
I love all the vibrant colors– sky, lighthouse and water. Glad Ms. Mallard settled down, too. 🙂
Thank you, Eliza! I was all over those colors while hubby watched the boats. 🙂
Wonderful photos! But I do love the ducky in the 2nd photo 😊 And the water, the water is so pretty!
Thank you, Lisa! Isn’t she gorgeous! I loved seeing her being able to nap safely. And that water around her just made the shot!
Delightful. The different colours of the water are amazing.
Thank you, Imorgana, we have so loved the water colors too!
Your beautiful pics make me wish I was right there. Love the lighthouse and the duck. 😊
Thank you, Irene! The cooler temps have been a plus too! 😊
Yay for cooler temps. 😊
I love lighthouses. Ever visited the ones here in NC?
Are you in Michigan right now?
Sweet duck.
I love them too. Yes, most of them in NC over the years. Still in Michigan, getting ready to head back to Indiana and hopefully find our MH ready to roll!
Good lord. The MH was left in Indiana? What are you traveling in, now?
Not the summer we had planned for sure. 🙄 We traveled in our car up to MI. We pull a car trailer with the MH, left the trailer in Indiana too. We got back last night to Indiana. The MH is supposed to be ready late today. 🤗
I certainly hope so. This has been going on for a while. Geez…
Lovely captures!
Thank you!
Beautiful images! I especially love coastal photos and pics of water!
Thank you very much! I’m a water lover too!
You’re very welcome. 🙂