Backyard farming in Michigan

A couple of weeks ago my new iPhone4 came in and I decided to get it in spite of the reception problems. Truth be told, I have been using Mac products for my entire career and have yet to be disappointed with the company. I LOVE the iPhone4, it is a huge upgrade from the original iPhone, which is what I had. Here’s why:

– The optics are amazing, result, everything is easier to read and a joy to look at.

– I love the movie camera on the phone, it takes great video and is so convenient. I won’t be dragging around my movie camera any more.

– The still camera. Okay, it’s not as good as my SLR, but for crying out loud, it takes great photos and again, it’s convenient.

– All the apps. The scope of truly helpful apps that are free or just $1.99 boggle my mind. Everything from making expense reports easier, to tracking my workout program.

I just thought you might find it interesting that I took this photo with my iPhone. After taking it, I processed it with Topaz Labs software.

About the photo… more and more Michigan residents are raising chickens in their backyard. That would include my friend Ruth, these are her “Chickapees.” They follow her around everywhere and are so cute, she even tolerates them tearing up her amazing flower gardens (at least until recently!) Grand Rapids is considering and ordinance to allow homeowners to keep up to 5 chickens in their backyards. A similar ordinance has been effect in Ann Arbor since 2008. I love visiting her and watching her chickens, they make me laugh.

A sampling of my latest work that will be on exhibit at the show.

I’ll be participating in the Spirit of Summer Show at the Grand Gallery in Ada, MI. The show features the work of Lou Heiser, Julie Quinn and me, Ann Teliczan. We’ll all be at the artist reception showing off our latest works. There will be refreshments and music by the Village Jazz Quartet. Here’s the details:

Date: Friday, July 16, 2010

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: The Grand Gallery

Address: 596 Ada Drive, Ada, MI  49301

I hope you can make it!

The sails come down after a day on the water

There’s boat harbors everywhere in Michigan that look just like this as the sun sets. I took this photo in Muskegon after a relaxing day of sailing. Being able to escape like this makes every day feel like a vacation. Post & HDR photo by Ann Teliczan

Michigan in the Summer, it's the Best!

No Rothbury in 2010, so that means I was on the water today like  the rest of the Michigan population this year.

This is my favorite holiday. There’s no obligations to coordinate my holiday with everyone else, and I get to experience the glory of over the top fireworks blasting in the sky with a crowd of celebrating strangers.

Some of my favorite Michigan things to do on the 4th of July include:

– Going to the beach at Grand Haven and walking the boardwalk

– Going to Saugatuck and shopping (especially at the Timmel Collection) and then heading over to Oval Beach

– Heading up north to Pentwater and enjoying the quaint little seaside village

– The Traverse City Cherry Festival

– Visiting the Upper Peninsula and getting lost in nature

– Grand Rapids fireworks

– Jamming to music at the Rothbury Music Festival (I hope it comes back next year)

– But my very favorite is heading out on a boat with friends on Lake Michigan and totally relaxing.

What’s your favorite thing to do on the fourth of July in Michigan? Happy Fourth of July! Have a safe, and of course fun time!

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