Monthly Archives: October 2009

Michigan Fun – Leelanau Peninsula, Round II

There are a handful of places I could go again and again and again without my time there ever getting old. This weekend, Eric is taking me to one of them for an early birthday celebration (and because I happen to be the luckiest girl in the world). We’re heading to the Leelanau Peninsula for...

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Storm - Oh man I love Jordan Pond! I hiked that whole area a few years ago. I hope you ate the incredible pop-overs!October 13, 2009 – 8:44 am

Danielle - Hey wait up…I wanna come!!! Well, it seems as if you’ve left without me so… ENJOY!!!October 11, 2009 – 11:23 am

Rob Adams - It reminds me of Ansel Adams.October 10, 2009 – 11:25 pm

ksen : ) - ps. happy early birthday!!! :DOctober 10, 2009 – 7:55 pm

ksen : ) - this is a beautyFULL pic. :) hope you have the most relaxing, wonderful time. <3October 10, 2009 – 7:54 pm

sheri - Oh Nicole — Have a great (long?) weekend and Happy Birthday!!! RE: Acadia – one of my faves too, though it’s been a number of years since I’ve been. That Eric is a keeper, huh?! EnjoyOctober 9, 2009 – 5:56 pm

Sean - I’m a little envious you’re heading away from the weekend, but have a brilliant time :) Sounds like it’s going to be a real delight, so enjoy!October 9, 2009 – 11:52 am

The Little Things – The Kindness of Strangers

Two years ago today, I finished my hike of the Appalachian Trail. It was a seven-month long journey from Georgia to Maine with twelve states in between. It was hard at times. It was fun at times. But all the time I was amazed at the many people who came together to help us hikers...

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Shyla - OHH, what was your trail name?? :)October 12, 2009 – 9:42 am

Shyla - I am so proud of you woman! A little sad that they swapped out the sign though…. wonder what they did with the old one?

You are my new heroine by the way… what a beautiful (albeit 7 month) experience to partake in!October 12, 2009 – 9:40 am

Nicole Haley - Thanks all for the nice comments. And, Sheri, yes, they swapped out the sign this year! It looks so fresh for the 2009 folks!October 11, 2009 – 6:34 pm

sheri - Persistent — oh another thing— 1st, great pic of “the sign”. I thought of this a few weeks back when I saw Storm and Rocket’s summit pics – and then again when I just saw your closeup – is it possible that there is a new sign or is it newly painted? Look at the great closeup of your pic and look at Rocket’s and Storm’s. Whatdaya think?October 7, 2009 – 10:15 pm

sheri - Persie — YOU have inspired sooo many. You and Certain are the reason I will not give up on my dream of a thru hike! I know YOU are not giving up on me! Thank you, again, (and again) for sharing your 7 month journey so honestly and diligently! And — I’m so glad we can still follow you here on your, most excellent, photo blog! Very nice!October 7, 2009 – 9:57 pm

Danielle - STILL in awe of your journey!!…and all the wonderful life lessons were just a bonus.October 7, 2009 – 8:54 am

Storm - Thanks for paying it forward and being that stranger for us! You rock!October 6, 2009 – 3:41 pm

Rocket - Persistent, you were once that stranger for me!!! Way to make it full circle. I love your blog.October 6, 2009 – 11:32 am

Sean - Brilliant reflections! Our natural state is most certainly one of joy, appreciation & wellness – and it’s always a wonderful experience to feel that in so many others as well!October 6, 2009 – 4:26 am

~Ronin - Ditto!October 5, 2009 – 9:06 pm

Fuzzy - Well said…ooo aaaaOctober 5, 2009 – 8:57 pm

Georgina & John – Wedding

I was recently invited to second shoot with Jessica Limeberry of Lemongrass Photography in breathtaking South Haven, Michigan and I was so, so excited to visit Michigan’s west coast once again. I was delightfully surprised when I arrived to find that John and Georgina’s wedding day was the most relaxed one I’d seen yet. It...

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ksen : ) - beautiful, beautiful! such awesome moments & expressions captured. my top fave is the fourth image from the bottom (the set of the two of them walking away & just the beach). LOVE!October 10, 2009 – 7:57 pm

sheri - Nicole (I still wanna call you Persie)- breathtaking pics! Is CT or Kennebunkport, ME too far for you to travel?! I’m just thinking ahead for my son and his girl! No plans yet! You can turn it into a working vacation and visit TalkerMan and see Melk in RI on the way back to MI!!
But really — you are so talented and really have an eye for the shot! Keep em coming!October 5, 2009 – 6:21 pm

Sarah Postma - Oh, wow, that’s one gorgeous wedding! I love that you captured the groom’s face as the bride walked down the aisle. I love the colors and the feel of the images. And I love South Haven too! Beautiful images, Nicole.October 5, 2009 – 1:01 pm

Sean - Ohh, Nicole, what an awesome set of images! Sure was an amazing location, and you definitely rocked it to bits! The shots of the two little ones walking together, and then he carrying her on the beach! AMAZING!October 5, 2009 – 7:07 am