Hello, Winter. Believe it or not, this is a color photo. It’s a black-and-white world out there. January 2, 2026. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #photography #winter #michigan #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #art

Despite what we are often told, this line from Mamdani’s inauguration speech is what true pragmatism actually looks like: “Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed. But never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.”

After the pinnacle of the Top 25 Sunsets of 2025, it’s time to ratchet everybody’s expectations back down for 2026. I present to you: “Moonrise over Salty Truck” a photographic exclusive from the Clarence rest stop east of Buffalo, NY. January 1, 2026. #photography #moon #moonrise #winter #art

Final sunset of 2025! First Presbyterian Church. Glens Falls, New York. Dec. 31, 2025. #photography #sunset #church #NewYork #NYE #NewYear #NewYearsEve #art

It's time for Number One! After all the spectacle of many of this year's sunsets, a quieter image from June 2 captured my top slot: Smoky Sun with Geese. It's quiet, meaningful, and beautiful. Wolverine Lake, #Michigan. (1/3) #ArtAdventCalendar #sunset #summer #photography #art #sun #smoke

We're running out of year and we're running out of photos! Number Two in the Top 25 countdown: Dawn. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. (1/2) #ArtAdventCalendar #sunrise #summer #photography #michigan #art

Number Three in the Top 25 countdown: The Big One. The October 2 sunset was just ridiculously photogenic. You've already seen some parts of it. Here's the full picture. Wolverine Lake, Michigan #ArtAdventCalendar #sunset #fall #photography #michigan #art

Four in the Top 25 countdown: Frozen Sunrise. I'm not a morning person, so I don't take a lot of sunrise photos. But if a sunrise does tempt me outside, you can rest assured that it's spectacular. Feb. 26, 2025. Wolverine Lake, #Michigan #ArtAdventCalendar #sunrise #winter #ice #photography #art

Benny Beagle would be willing to help you with any remaining leftovers from your Christmas feast. December 28, 2025. Glens Falls, New York. #photography #beagle #dog #dogs #dogsofbluesky

At number five in the Top 25 countdown we have an ideal early spring sunset. March 14, 2025. Twin Sun Lakes, Michigan (1/2) #ArtAdventCalendar #sunset #spring #photography #michigan #art

A second photo as we restart the Top 25 Sunset Photos countdown: "Tree of Life" June 14, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan #ArtAdventCalendar #sunset #tree #trees #TreeOfLife #photography #michigan #art

Down the stretch with the Top 25 Sunset Photos countdown: at number we have a sunrise! "Still waters at sunrise." October 17, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan #ArtAdventCalendar #sunrise #photography #michigan #art #water #reflections

Me, too, cat. Me, too.

For one glorious moment I thought this title was “Santa vs. the Vampire Women” and I thought I might have discovered a new Christmas classic.

Final official photo for this year’s #ArtAdventCalendar: “Home(town, U.S.A.) again. Home(town, U.S.A.) again. Jiggedy jig.” December 23, 2025. Glens Falls, New York. #photography #christmas #winter #snow #NewYork

Day 23 of my #ArtAdventCalendar comes a little early because I'll be traveling tomorrow: number eight in my Top 25 - Fire over Ice. January 28, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. (1/2) #sunset #photography #light #winter #clouds #ice #sunsetphotography #michigan #art

Another #ArtAdventCalendar bonus with # 9 - Stand-Up Sunset This woman paddled her board across the reflections of the setting sun on Lake Huron. Thanks, Lady! You made for a lovely silhouette! July 8, 2025. Port Austin, #Michigan #sunset #photography #light #summer #sunsetphotography #art

Today for the #ArtAdventCalendar, a four-way tie at number 10 in the countdown - November Surprises! Wolverine Lake, #Michigan. (1/3) 1. Nov. 23. 6:09 pm. 2. Nov. 23. 6:12 pm. 3. Nov. 5. 7:29 pm. 4. Nov. 5. 7:31 pm. #photography #sunset #art #bird #birds #birdsofbluesky #goose #geese #fall

Today for my #ArtAdventCalendar, #11 in my Top 25 Sunset Photos of the Year countdown - "Boom!" This sunset from October 2 looks like it exploded over the horizon. What a spectacle! Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunset #photography #light #fall #sunsetphotography #michigan #art #clouds

For #artAdventCalendar day 20 evening very odd edition. Bouquet of Noses Pencil on paper 1992

An #ArtAdventCalendar bonus: a triple shot of photos at #12 in the Top 25, all from 9:12 pm on July 8, 2025, in Port Austin, Michigan. Do you have a favorite? I love them all. #sunset #photography #light #summer #sunsetphotography #michigan #art (1/2)

Today for the #ArtAdventCalendar and #13 in my Top 25 countdown - High Drama This October 1 sunset was one of a series of fall sunsets with great light in the sky and on the water. What a streak! Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunset #photography #light #fall #sunsetphotography #michigan #art

Today for my #ArtAdventCalendar, at #14 in my Top 25 Countdown - No Parking This little red-wing blackbird was a particular favorite of mine this year. March 13, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #photography #sunset #michigan #art #bird #birds #birdsofbluesky #blackbird #spring

I'm with you, Sewer Guy. I'm with you.

Honest to God I feel like we're about two news cycles away from RFK, Jr., calling for a reintroduction of smallpox to thin the herd and the news headlines reading, "HHS updates virus guidance in move some call controversial."

Today for the #ArtAdventCalendar and number 15 in my Top 25 Sunset Photos countdown: The Snow Monster Awaits. January 28, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunset #photography #sunsetphotography #michigan #art #snow #winter #ice

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Benny Beagle wants to know if you’re giving him snackums for Christmas. #beagle #beagles #dog #dogs #dogsofbluesky

A two-fer for the #ArtAdventCalendar today as we catch up in the countdown. At 16, Frozen Snowflower. That wind spinner seems like a promise of warmer days to come. February 10, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunset #photography #sunsetphotography #michigan #art #snow #winter #ice

Today for my #ArtAdventCalendar and 17 in my Top 25 Countdown, Mongo Sun. This reminds me of some of the visuals in the 1980 Flash Gordon movie. Frankly, we could all use Flash Gordon now! June 16, 2025. Wolverine Lake, #Michigan. #sunset #photography #michigan #art #cloud #sun #FlashGordon

A bonus for the #ArtAdventCalendar, at number 18 in the countdown: Crystal Clouds. July 25, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunset #photography #sunsetphotography #michigan #art #MastoArt

Today for my #ArtAdventCalendar, at number 19 in the countdown: Smoke, Sun, and Seaplane. June 2, 2025. Wolverine Lake. This image kept calling to me as I reviewed photos. It just kept rising in my estimation. #sunset #photography #sunsetphotography #michigan #art #plane #planes #seaplane

Caught him red handed sleeping on the job, and all HR had to say was "awww." 😤

#birdoftheday #heronsandegrets

A bonus #ArtAdventCalendar entry for today and #20 in the Top 25 Countdown, a sandhill crane in twilight from March 14. Twin Suns Lake, Michigan. (1/2) #photography #sunset #michigan #art #bird #birds #birdsofbluesky #crane #SandhillCrane #cranes #SandhillCranes #spring

Today for my #ArtAdventCalendar and number 21 in my Top 25 sunsets countdown, "Enter the Dragon". I thought this cloud from June 27 looked like an enormous dragon flying over the horizon. What do you think? Do you see it? #sunset #photography #sunsetphotography #michigan #art #dragon #dragons

#ArtAdventCalendar day 15 #ArtistsofBlueSky #oilpainting Based on a beautiful photo by @patioboater.bsky.social , with permission, of course. The sunlight was amazing in this one.

Today for my #ArtAdventCalendar we have a pair of sunsets suitable for Valentine's Day: hearts in the sky! All of my sunset photos are sent with love. Usually it's just not so obvious. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. # 22 in my Top 25 Sunsets. #sunset #photography #sunsetphotography #michigan #art

Some late night Christmas card making Watercolours …. I don’t recall the last time I used them. Probably at school. I’m enjoying painting with them #artadventcalendar

Good Morning. I had a beautiful day on the #Oregon Coast crabbing. Pulled the rings at sunset. It was beautiful from the dock! #Stunday #EastCoastKin #Photography #Iphone17ProMax #Reflection

Today's entry in my #ArtAdventCalendar and number 23 in my Top 25 countdown. Reflections looking away from the sunset from the boardwalk at the west end of our lake. December 28, 2024. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunset #photography #sunsetphotography #michigan #art

Today for my #ArtAdventCalendar and at number 24 in my top sunsets (and sunrises) countdown, a three-way tie among photos from the May 27, 2025, sunrise. The colors were amazing! Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunrise #photography #sunsetphotography #michigan #art

We've finally reached the Top 25 of my Top 25 sunsets countdown! It turns out there's a Big-Sun eight-way tie for #25. I might be better at sunset photos than math. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Wolverine Lake, Michigan. (1/2) #ArtAdventCalendar #sunset #photography #sunsetphotography #michigan #sun #art

It’s a winter wonderland out there this morning. But today I am glad to be working at home. December 10, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #photography #winter #snow #michigan

Winter from this sidewalk perspective, in the neighborhood where I used to walk my dog, CT. 6”x6” oil

so much depends upon a little brown bird flying across the skies in front of yellow clouds July 10, 2025. Apologies to William Carlos Williams. #ArtAdventCalendar #photography #sunset #michigan #art #bird #birds #birdsofbluesky

Today for my #ArtAdventCalendar, I love the white of these swans against the shadowy fall colors and sunset light behind. October 2, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #photography #sunset #moon #michigan #art #bird #birds #swan #swans #birdsofbluesky

Spot on, Mr. Rather. 🎯 💯

Today for my #ArtAdventCalendar: Done Fishin', another honorable mention from my Top 25 sunset photos countdown. September 11, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #photography #sunset #michigan #summer #art #fishing #boat #boats #boating

A four-pack of Big Suns for my #ArtAdventCalendar. In order, all from Wolverine Lake, Michigan: 1. June 2, 2025 - Jet crossing. 2. Aug. 3, 2025 - Smoky sun. 3. Sept. 30, 2025 - Jet rising. 4. October 11, 2025 - Parallel lines. #photography #sunset #sun #michigan #art #ArtAdventCalendar