Tag Archives: ice boat

Vol XVIII – #344 – Aerials Revisited

(Report by Jim) More shots from drone day on the North side. I’m in the process of getting my commercial certification, which will open up possibilities to do paid work. There are so many possibilities to take amazing photos with drones, but I will not fly them in state or national parks without permission, or fly it around people. There… Read more »

Vol XVIII – #343 – Spring Cracks

(Report by Jim) Took my daughter down to Suttons Bay for some portraits. Actually, SHE took me down to take portraits of her! Looks like some new docks are ready to go in at the harbor. I took a walk around on them, pretty solid! My panorama didn’t turn out exactly like I expected, but it was an experiment, anyway…. Read more »

Vol XVIII – #342 – Droning and Boating

See the video here: (Report by Jim) The Leland Report has a new toy. Took the Phantom 4 drone out onto the beach North of town up to around Golfview Dr. Also met Mike, one of the ice boaters today out for a run off Fudgie Beach.  

Vol XVI – #327 – Oh What a Beautiful Morning !

  Hey, Oh What a Beautiful Day!  One year ago today we recorded 50 degrees, for a high.  Above normal temperatures for the rest of the week.  A free 2017 Leland Report Calendar is now shipping with all book orders!  http://www.artistasylum.com/book/h7b12a9f3#h7b12a9f3

Vol XVI – #326 – Barns Along the Way

We attended a memorial service at the Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City for our neighbor, Dee Chaffee. An outstanding choir paid tribute to her. A free 2017 Leland Report Calendar is now shipping with all book orders!  http://www.artistasylum.com/book/h7b12a9f3#h7b12a9f3

Vol XVI – #325 – It’s Gonna Be a Great Day

What became a nice day, became even a nicer one with a chance visit with artist David Grath at his studio in Northport. Sometimes unplanned events are the best.  Leelanau County is fortunate to be blessed with so many outstanding artists. A free 2017 Leland Report Calendar is now shipping with all book orders!  http://www.artistasylum.com/book/h7b12a9f3#h7b12a9f3  

Vol XVI – #324 – You Are My Sunshine

Below depicts the way the day began, the above the way it became. Blue skies and sunshine rule if only for awhile.   A free 2017 Leland Report Calendar is now shipping with all book orders!  http://www.artistasylum.com/book/h7b12a9f3#h7b12a9f3  

Vol XVI – #323 – Wind Out of the West at 40 Plus

Hard to believe that the forecast for next week has temperatures near 50, but that’s winter in the Leelanau.  This morning with wind blowing 40 or more and horizontal snow, it certainly wasn’t the most pleasant of start-ups.    A free 2017 Leland Report Calendar is now shipping with all book orders!  http://www.artistasylum.com/book/h7b12a9f3#h7b12a9f3  

Vol XVI – #322 – Winter Storm Warning

A Winter Storm Warning for Leelanau County from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 Am Wednesday, currently 40 degrees.  Winter Wonderland.   A free 2017 Leland Report Calendar is now shipping with all book orders!  http://www.artistasylum.com/book/h7b12a9f3#h7b12a9f3