About norconkm

I'm a person. I live in Grand Rapids, MI and work as an Electrical Engineer. My hobbies at the time of this writing are kayaking, skiing, archery, photography and maybe biking. As this is my personal blog, my hobbies are likely the primary topics about which you will be reading.

Mackinac Bridge

[singlepic id=1487 w=480 float=left] This was one of our earlier paddles under the Mackinac Bridge, taken somewhere near the middle of the bridge (the work was going on between the towers).  I’m curious how crazy those workers thought we were and if it was more crazy that I thought they… Continue reading

Waugoshance Lighthouse

[singlepic id=1486 h=480 float=left] I was told I should post some kayaking pictures.  The issue with kayaking pictures is that they often are taken with so-so cameras, prominently feature other people or aren’t taken by me and thus don’t fit the requirements for *my* daily photo.  But, there are some…… Continue reading

Grand River Downtown Grand Rapids

[singlepic id=1483 w=480 float=left] Artprize 2013 shot of the Grand River from downtown Grand Rapids – if you look close you can see the monkey sculptures hanging on the blue bridge.  This one is not multiple shots, though I adjusted the tone curves enough that it is probably considered HDR…. Continue reading

Smoky Mountains 2015 – Day 4

[singlepic id=1441 w=480 float=right] Smoky Mountains Day 4 itinerary: 6:30 – got to Cades Cove (sunrise) Drove two loops around Cades Cove Started hiking Middle-Prong trail Turned back due to rain Stopped at “The Sinks” Returned to hotel – nap 4:30 – Chimney’s Trail 7:00 – return to trailhead Bear… Continue reading

Uncle John’s Cider Mill

[singlepic id=1475 w=480 float=left] Shot from up at Uncle John’s Cider Mill taken many years ago.  I love how the most lucrative use of farmland is now to turn it into a tourist attraction and charge people to run around in your field. Picture taken with Canon 350D, EF-S 17-85mm… Continue reading