EXPANDING: The alluring ice shores of northern Lake Michigan

The universe is always expanding, never arriving. Water expands by 9% when it freezes. 

By continuously observing how nature is always changing with every day, every second holds its own unique beauty in the ice or sunrise or blossom or season... Every second counts. I cant help but feel my own expansion of my heart, mind, body and soul. Expanding from right here and now- not the “someday” or where I am going, but right here. Now is where the beauty and power and presence IS to come alive:)

These are a collection of everyday photos from West Bay, Lake Michigan, or other close places near my home in the winter in Northern Michigan. Every photo is taken with a simple iPhone.

This same beauty is right in front of YOU, in your front yard... everywhere. When you open your senses in an intentional way,  you can see and feel the ever expanding magic right here, right now, inside and out. 

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Each page has a small life motto hidden on the photos, to live more expansively, joyfully and more present.
Example: EXPAND > CONTRACT | LOVE > FEAR
> Definition: Over/greater than/more powerful

PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 5, 2023.
Photographed, written and designed by Chelsea Bay Dennis

Examples spreads below.
PAPERBACK: 7.5 x 9.25 inches, 92 pages, $20
HARDCOVER: 7 x 10 inches, 96 pages, $35