We stood on the banks of Clover Creek, in the depths of a pandemic.
Happily married we may be, but an odd couple we be.
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Pete, camera in hand, walking down Clover Creek.
Michele Nelson/Roundup
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The gate at the entrance to the Clover Creek trail.
By Michele Nelson
Roundup Staff Reporter
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Clover Creek flows so slowly, grabbing photos of trees mirrored in the water isn’t hard at all. In fact, the trail is a wonderful walk through the woods.
By Michele Nelson/Roundup Staff Reporter
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The trees, fallen leaves and rocks offered an artistic angle on the Clover Creek area.
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Pete looking very small next to a fallen tree stump along Clover Creek.
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Pete works a picture from all angles to get the picture just right. Every bend of Clover Creek offers something new to admire.
Michele Nelson/Roundup
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Clover Creek follows such a gentle slope, not many spillovers such as this one exist. This one is close to the old bridge.
Michele Nelson/Roundup
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Lovely story. Took me right there...to the beauty, the emotion and the humor. Nicely done.
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