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Floating Away
Standing in creeks and swamps can be detrimental to your boots. As I was focusing on making this picture, I did not realize that both of my boots were slowly sinking into some stinky, thick black muck. Luckily my boots were tall and tied on very tightly so they didn't come off as I yanked them out of the mud. It was all worth it for this photograph.
F22 at 1 second, ISO 100, 18-50mm lens at 18mm
Tied Together
This unexpected view of vines intertwined with the bark of a tree catches my eye along the entrance road to Warren Dunes State Park. I always try to remain alert for the surprise photographic discoveries that are often more fascinating than the expected ones.
F22 at 2.5 seconds, ISO 100, 300mm lens at 300mm
On A Pedestal
During my first visit to Warren Dunes State Park one of the first things that catches my eye is this graceful old tree on the beach that somehow remains alive and standing despite much of the sand surrounding its base having been blown away by strong lake winds.
F22 at 0.3, ISO 100, 14-24mm lens at 14mm
Bent Birch
I am headed down Victory Corners Road between Ludington and Scottville to check out an old oak tree when this old birch tree catches my eye. Passing this beauty by is not an option.
F6.3 at 1/25, ISO 800, 300mm lens at 300mm
Willows in the Fall
I have always loved willow trees. They somehow seem to have such soul. Willow trees bathed in magic light in November are some of the most beautiful trees in the world.
F8 at 1/100, ISO 100, 70-200mm lens at 100mm
Fog Forms
Fog simplifies the background of these trees along the border between our land and Cherry Hill Farm north of the Pere Marquette River. Usually the farm's big red barn stands out. Today the trees get to be the standouts.
F5 at 1/320, ISO 1600, 300mm lens at 450mm
Reaching Higher
A blue spruce tree seems to be reaching for the sun but the sun is nowhere in sight on this foggy morning. I like the way the spruce, being close to me, is distinct while the hardwood tree in the background is softened by the fog. Atmospheric days like today help create layers to images. The key is to be close to the foreground layer.
F10 at 1/10, ISO 100, 300mm lens at 450mm
Pine Art
I love this view for more than the beauty of this red pine tree branch on a rainy morning. I appreciate it even more because this tree is one of hundreds my brother and I have watched grow on our land along the Pere Marquette River from seedlings to more than 15 feet high. I find all the trees, just one of the trees or a small part of one a joy to behold.
F11 at 1/400, ISO 800, 300mm lens at 450mm
Berry Wet
Raindrops cling to Michigan berries long after it has stopped raining on a November morning in the woods between Ludington and Scottville. A long-abandoned 1955 Chevrolet provides the backdrop.
F2.8 at 1/1600, ISO 3200, 80-200mm lens at 135mm
River Wetlands
Sometimes this swampy area of our property along the Pere Marquette River is under water. With the unseasonably warm and dry year we have had, this is the driest I have ever seen our swamp.
F8 at 1/80, ISO 1600, 18-50mm lens at 18mm
Swamp Monster
The roots of this tree, located in the swampy area of our property along the Pere Marquette River, really look like an octopus or some kind of swamp monster. At least this monster is beautiful.
F7.1 at 1/100, ISO 800, 18-50mm lens at 27mm
Roots
I moved in twice as close on some roots of a giant tree in the swamp along the Pere Marquette River today in order to make this image. I felt that another perspective of this scene might look busy and disorganized, but by being mobile with my camera, I found a way to make order out of chaos.
F7.1 at 1/80, ISO 800, 18-50mm lens at 23mm
Holistic Art
Some kind of insect has made hundreds of holes in this downed tree that lies near of the edge of the Pere Marquette River. The subtle colors and patterns in the bark, along with the tiny holes in the wood, grabbed my attention as I walked by.
F10 at 1/125, ISO 800, 18-50mm lens at 50mm
Tee Time
A rainy day is perfect for photographing moss and fungus because the green colors really pop. While making this photo, I couldn't decide if the fungus in this scene looked more like little aliens or golf tees.
F10 at 1/80, ISO 800, 18-50mm lens at 50mm
Raindrops
A very young pine tree stands proud among more mature pines and hardwoods near the Pere Marquette River. With the much-needed rain we got overnight, I could almost see this little tree growing before my eyes.
F20 at 1/60, ISO 1600, 18-50mm lens at 27mm
19th Green
I was shocked to discover this morning that our family property along the Pere Marquette River has a golf green located on it.
F7.1 at 1/100, ISO 800, 18-50mm lens at 27mm
Smiling Troll
Do you see the troll face in this fungus? I didn't see it until after I downloaded the image onto our computer at the gallery. Once you see it, you will always see it.
F8 at 1/60, ISO 1600, 18-50mm lens at 34mm
Monkey Fungus
Sometimes I see objects or faces in my photographs before I make the picture and other times I don't notice them until I am working on the images on the computer. How many of you see the monkey face?
F7.1 at 1/60, ISO 1600, 18-50mm lens at 18mm