Summer
Luminous
Growing up, I spent many hours along the Lincoln River banks with my older brother, Tad, and my uncle, Rod Marble. This photograph was taken while we were on one of our early spring adventures.
Catching Some Rays
This little masked bandit stole a granola bar out of the open camera bag I left unattended on the ground about 10 feet from me. When I heard a crunching noise, I turned around to find him with his mouth filled with my granola bar. He quickly made his way up into a nearby tree to escape the hustle and bustle of the small campground in downtown Bear Lake, Michigan. As I switched lenses and got into position, the setting sun broke through the thick cloud layer and lit the thief's guilty face.
Freedom
On a calm night on Lake Michigan with very little wind, it requires an experienced sailor to find the wind and keep a steady course. One of our local sailboats, Freedom, is up for the challenge most nights all summer long, no matter the weather conditions.
F5.6 at 1/100, ISO 400, 18-50mm lens at 50mm
Bass Lake Explorers
I love to catch those real moments when people are reacting to something around them. As a family emerged in their little boat from under the Bass Lake Channel Bridge, they were captivated by something they saw along the shore. For me, that moment reflects the essence of what is so great about family adventures in the Michigan outdoors.
F6.3 at 1/400, ISO 100, 80-200mm lens at 92mm
Iris
I made this picture on the Island Trails in the Ludington State Park. The bright blue areas of the photograph are Hamlin Lake. My father-in-law, Don Verduin, and I spent a great deal of time trying to find the perfect wild iris to photograph. Don actually found this flower first and was kind enough to let me in on his treasure.
Torch Lake Regatta
Looking at the dozens of boats gathered on a Tuesday afternoon at a favorite spot for boaters on Torch Lake, I wonder how many boats would be there on a nice weekend boating day. Any pleasant summer day is a great day for boating on one of Michigan's most beautiful and biggest inland lakes.
F7.1 at 1/250, ISO 100, 80-200mm lens at 92mm
Hooked On Summer
After running four blocks to my vehicle to grab the lens that earlier I had decided I was not going to need, I get my telephoto lens mounted just in time to capture this image at Harbor Springs. I should know better than to leave one of my main lenses behind. I would hate to have lost my chance to record this view in one of Michigan's most picturesque harbors.
F3.5 at 1/60, ISO 100, 80-200mm lens at 80mm
Unfurling Fern
When bright sunlight hits water, it creates a wonderful array of sparkles. When those sparkles are photographed, the aperture ring inside the lens makes them appear as perfect geometric shapes. I feel that the sparkles make this photograph a stronger image.
