Miscellaneous Images

I have always been proud to say I am from Ludington. So why not a "Ludington" picture for the 365 project? This sign above the front door of the old fish market at the carferry dock screams "Ludington." F16.0 a 1/20, ISO 100, 80-200 mm lens at 130 mm

My cousin Ryan Reed and his girlfriend Erica Karmeisool had a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the downtown building they bought on Ludington Avenue. When all the family arrived, they surprised us with a romantic wedding. Ryan's best friend, Pastor Chris Pedersen, flew from South Dakota to marry the couple on New Year's Eve. F5.0 at 1/8, ISO 1600, 18-55 mm lens at 40 mm

Cresting a steep hill on US10, I am greeted by an impressive view of the sun setting over the Michigan countryside near Evart. I pull over quickly, grab the camera and tripod and try to make a picture that conveys the beauty of this rural Michigan landscape view. F4.5 at 1/1600, ISO 1600, 300mm lens at 300mm

Adventure Seekers

My son Brad has always loved trains so when I spotted this retired Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad train lit up by magic light I had to stop and try to make a good shot. I put my lens right against a chain link fence protecting the train to keep the fence from showing up in the picture. This locomotive transported ore to the giant ore dock hoppers used to load ships with ore pellets on Lake Superior at Marquette. F2.8 at 1/60, ISO 100, 24-70mm lens at 24mm

I think I am done shooting after an exhaustive day hunting for photos along Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula from Grand Marais to Presque Isle, but then as I am driving through Marquette this stunning clock tower comes into view with a band of "pink sky at night" over it. The gothic-looking 1890 building was built as a bank. Now the five-story sandstone and granite downtown Marquette landmark houses various businesses. F2.8 at 1/640, ISO 1600, 300mm lens at 300mm

There are many larger, grander churches in Michigan, but I think probably none fit into the autumn landscape more beautifully than St. James Church in Pentwater, Michigan. I love this church in all seasons. F6.3 at 1/320, ISO 200, 24-70mm lens at 29mm

I am not sure whether this skeleton is welcoming me or signaling me not to enter this spooktacularly decorated Victorian mansion. I knock on the door of Barry and Andrea Zierbarth's Pentwater home on Park Street anyway and live to tell about it. I love seeing grand old homes decorated for the holidays; it really brings them to life! F11 at 1/60, ISO 100, 14-24mm lens at 14mm

While walking past the Dahlmann Campus Inn in downtown Ann Arbor today, we noticed a cool sculpture and fountain. Upon further investigation we found Colonel Mustard playing in the rain. The fanciful sculpture looked even better when the magic light shone down on him from above. F9 at 1/80, ISO 100, 18-50mm lens at 38mm

Zingerman's Delicatessen has made 422 Detroit Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan one of the most famous and adored locations in Michigan. Day-in and day-out people from all over the Midwest flock to this cultural icon to experience the top shelf customer service and quality food on which Zingerman's has built its success. F10 at 1/100, ISO 100, 18-50mm lens at 26mm

The American Institute of Architects has voted the William W. Cook Legal Research Library on the campus of University of Michigan in Ann Arbor among the top 150 most admired architectural works in the country. The gothic style building was constructed in 1931 and is covered in red and green ivy. F9 at 1/40, ISO 100, 18-50mm lens at 18mm

The University of Michigan's football stadium is nicknamed "The Big House" because it is the largest stadium in the United States and the third largest in the world. The Big House can hold over 114,000 people. Someday I hope to see Michigan State play Michigan at the Big House. Of course, I will be wearing green and white to that game! F16 at 1/60, ISO 100, 18-50mm lens at 30mm

I am hoping to catch the sun setting over St. Joseph Lighthouse. Clouds change my plan. The sun peeks out beneath the clouds just in time for the Young Flight sculpture at St. Joseph beach to catch the light. I think the sculpture by Gail Mally-Mack and the backdrop by Mother Nature complement each other. F22 at 2.5 seconds, ISO 100, 14-24mm lens at 14mm

Three things in life really get my dad fired up. Skiing the fall line when it is steep and deep, seeing a big buck in the woods while deer hunting, and being on or near Lake Michigan during a huge storm. You can feel the excitement radiating off him in this photo. F8 at 1/640, ISO 800, 18-50mm lens at 18mm

Jon Debruyn ventured out today onto Lake Michigan to battle the 18-foot waves that were smashing into his hometown of South Haven, Michigan. For almost an hour I photographed Jon as he navigated like a professional through the breaking surf. He rolled several times, but it never seemed to faze him. I was impressed to say the least. F8 at 1/1000, ISO 800, 70-200mm lens at 200mm

Graffiti is not something you see a lot of in our hometown of Ludington, Michigan but it is very common in the greater Detroit area. A rusty steel seawall in Monroe, Michigan was the backdrop of this high-five. F22 at 25 seconds, ISO 100, 18-50mm lens at 30mm

Today is the first time I have visited Newport in Southeast Michigan, south of Detroit. I am immediately inspired to make an image of the town's classic Catholic Church. The calm water of nearby Lower Swan Creek this morning makes St. Charles Borromeo Church doubly inspiring. F22 at 0.3, ISO 100, 18-50mm lens at 44mm

The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, located on the shores of Lake St. Clair just north of Detroit, was established in 1914 and is one of the premier yacht clubs in North America. I am looking forward to coming back to photograph the beautiful building in the summer months when it is surrounded by gorgeous yachts and sailboats. F10 at 1/125, ISO 100, 18-50mm lens at 50mm

Sometimes it seems a shame to see this classic car rusting away. But then I think about how much I enjoy watching the evolution of it settling into the earth in a small woodlot. The '55 Chevy wagon came with some land our family purchased several years ago. Now it is a photographer's muse. F22 at 0.8, ISO 100, 80-200mm lens at 80mm

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