Lake Michigan ... Algal bloom or pollen? @KenScottPhotography

Uploaded June 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Hiking the shoreline this morning, came across this fascinating collection of either pollen or algal bloom or a mix of both with other stuff as well! Not knowing what it is did not take away from recognizing the beauty and uniqueness. Enjoy!

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