Peggy Arvay

   August 31, 2020

I was introduced to photography at a young age by my Mother, who was a professional wedding photographer. She did all of her own processing in our basement – up until black and white was replaced by color. My first camera was a Kodak Instamatic and I have to say that it took some great pictures.  I consider my photography a hobby, one that has grown through the years. I don’t have as much free time in my schedule to pursue it as I’d like, but I get out whenever possible. Whether walking through a park, along a beach or in my garden, I constantly find myself filled with awe when considering the complexity of this created world. The intricacy, endless variety and vibrant colors of blooming flowers, fragile butterflies, sunsets, wildlife, beaches, majestic mountains, forests and even landscapes on the open plains, amaze me. The changes of the seasons provide endless opportunities to capture the beauty of the world around us and it brings me joy to share with others what I’ve been blessed to witness. I also look for unusual perspectives of objects or of random scenes. Wherever I go, I am always on the lookout for that “special shot”.

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Stretching Her Wings – This photo was taken of a female Monarch that had emerged from her chrysalis just a few hours before. This was her first stop after taking flight.
Sunset On the Grand – This photo was taken on a mid- November evening as the sun set beyond the Grand River in Rockford, MI.
A Morning in the Rockies – The mountaintops light up before the fog in the valley below burns off. Cool and Crisp!
At the Feet of the Grand Tetons – Breathtaking beauty
Under the Pier – This pier is a landmark at one of our favorite vacation spots – Holden Beach NC. The beach faces south, so the pier’s beams catch the last of the sun’s pink cast.
The Look of a Sunflower – The center of Sunflowers are composed of 1,000 – 2,000 tiny disc flowers that grow in a double spiral pattern, which become seeds. I had never seen such a large Sunflower whose center had not died out nor had been picked by insects or birds. Quite a sight to see!
Roots – Years of erosion have exposed quite the entwined and entangled root system of this tree. I found it remarkable, just how complex and far reaching these roots have grown.
Lake Michigan Horizon – The greens of the water and the blues of the sky meet in beautiful splendor.
A Battered Beauty – The tattered wings of this Swallowtail don’t diminish its beauty as it feeds on Purple Ironweed.
Woody Shells – Even fungi can be beautiful, in its own way. I was attracted to the swirls of color growing on a downed log.