Swan on Beluga Lake

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I was thrilled to spend time with this swan on Beluga Lake!

Forget Me Nots 2013

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I love dainty forget me nots - Alaska's state flower. I am fortunate that they grow in my yard, and I planted more this summer, so I am hopeful for next summer!

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They are tiny, and are much smaller than the images suggest!

Land's End Regatta 2013

 Saturday, June 29, 2013 made for a foggy race out on Kachemak Bay, but it sure was interesting to see!

Homer's 4th of July Parade 2013

 Homer's parade for the 4th of July was great this year. Senator Lisa Murkowski was the Grand Marshall this year.

 Homer Fire Department

 Representative Paul Seaton

 Senator Lisa Murkowski

 Senator Peter Micciche

 Homer Animal Friends

 "Gumby for President"

 Anchor Point Natural Foods

 Automotive Collision Experts

More photos to be found on the Facebook page.

Anchor Point's 4th of July Parade and Festivities

 Anchor Point, Alaska had it's Independence Day parade today and a great time was had by all!

More photos on the Facebook page!

Fog Over Kachemak Bay

This past week, we have awoken to fog over Kachemak Bay every morning. I finally had a chance to capture it. I love how it hides everything underneath it so the mountains seem to rise out of the fog into the sky.

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Comet PanSTARRS - March 12, 2013

 I got to see Comet PanSTARRS this evening! It was an hour after sunset that the group I was with finally spotted it.

 These pictures range from 9:11pm to 9:29pm. Once we knew where it was, I could slightly see it with the naked eye, but it is tiny! I couldn't locate it with binoculars at all, but the camera found it easily once I knew where to look.

 I plan to go out tomorrow night, since we are supposed to have clear skies again, so hopefully I can find it when the moon is in a different location!

Christmas Tour of Home 2012

I haven't posted in months, but I can't resist the Annual Christmas Tour of Homes!

We got a new tree (to us at least) and I went to town decorating in blues and teals. It was a blast! I also bought a tree skirt this fall and I love how soft and fluffy it is!

I love this Nativity, and I switch around it's location each year. This year, it's on the coffee table :)

I got a second Nativity and it is darling! I also snagged this little tree at Walmart for 75 cents or so.

Last year, the place I had the stockings hanging from was a bit hazardous, and this shelf is much more secure.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out the other lovely homes at Kelly's blog!

Note: Unfortunately, it doesn't look like I will be posting much in the near future....life is still busy, especially since it is Christmas time at work, but things might slow down for me in the remaining winter months. Maybe. Either way...thanks for your patience!

Alaskan Landscapes 2013 Calendar!

 I am offering my first calendar for sale! Featuring landscape images I have taken around Alaska, "Alaskan Landscapes 2013" is available for preorder now! Calendars make excellent Christmas gifts! Photos below of the images and the month they correspond with!

Calendars are $25 each. They are 11" by 8.5" and printed on high quality paper, thicker than many other calendars out there.

I will only be making one bulk order of these, so when they are gone, they are gone! I will have a few extras on hand but if you want one or more, don't wait!

Preorder cutoff is October 20. I will require payment before shipment to you. A flat $5 shipping and handling charge is required if you are out of the Homer area, regardless of how many calendars are ordered. I plan to have the calendars shipped or delivered by mid November.

Payment is not required at time of ordering. I accept cash, check or Paypal. Email me at michelle@michellesimpsonphotos.com to let me know how many you are interested in purchasing, as well as your address if you want them shipped!

Thank you in advance!

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