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Munising Falls

Gerlach Workshop in Munising

Gerlach Workshop in Munising

Gerlach Workshop in Munising

Gerlach Workshop in Munising

Munising Falls Memories

 

This Image of Munising Falls was taken from a viewing platform partway up one of two stairways flanking the appoximately 50-foot-high falls. This sandstone cliff falls lies within the city limits of Munising and is one of the more easily accessible waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula. While autumn is our favorite time of year to view Munising Falls, photographing it frozen solid in the heart of a U.P. winter or peak water flow toward winter's end is a visual treat as well. I had been an avid fan of Outdoor Photographer for several decades when my favorite magazine selected one of my images of Munising Falls to grace the cover of their October 2016 issue. Several other photographs made by my son Brad and me illustrated our six-page story about discovering and photographing fall color in Michigan. We were proud to see Michigan’s autumn splendor showcased nationally.

Water rushes over Munising Falls. A small pile of snow remains as a reminder on this 78-degree afternoon that this is the next to last day of winter. Spring has come early to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. F22 at 0.6, ISO 100, 24-70mm lens at 31mm

As I am working to compose this picture, it suddenly strikes me that I see what looks like a face amidst the rocks and rushing water. I liked this scene downstream from Munising Falls before seeing the face; now I like it even more. F22 at 0.5, ISO 100, 14-24mm lens at 24mm

Winter had transformed Munising Falls from a rushing torrent of water to a motionless ice sculpture. The quietness on this windless January morning put me at peace and added to my enjoyment of one of my favorite Michigan waterfalls.

A natural vignette of complementary-colored leaves makes me want to use them to frame one of my favorite Michigan waterfalls