Summer
Feather In the Sand
I love to look down on a hike along Lake Michigan to discover what Lake Michigan waves have deposited upon the shore. A seagull feather washed up along the shoreline near Pentwater, creating a natural still life scene I found to be attractive.
Toonerville Trolley Attraction
For nearly a century, people have been enjoying the five-and-a-half-mile Toonerville Trolley wilderness train ride. Today Brad and I are aboard the narrow-gauge train that starts out near Soo Junction in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. From my vantage point in the front car, I am getting an up-close view of a pair of sandhill cranes. From the rear car, Brad has already seen a black bear at a distance.
Lines In the Sand
Looking down from the porch of the Ludington State Park Beach House, I noticed the shadows cast by fencing erected to reduce the amount of drifting sand and snow. The fencing, bent by nature's forces, caused a curved shadow.
Resting Place
I have used this piece of driftwood for a resting spot to spot for the quality of light to improve after hiking to Big Point Sable. On this spring night, magic light made the log stand out as a photo subject.
Path of Least Resistance
Hikers on a return trek from Big Point Sable Lighthouse follow the meandering Lake Michigan shoreline north of Ludington State Park Beach House. Wooded and dune trails also wind their way to the historic lighthouse. Any of the routes provide a powerful visual experience.
Rock Concert
The sight and sound of waves breaking against the rocks on the Lake Michigan shoreline today rocks my soul. I love invigorating mornings like this one I am experiencing at Epworth Heights today.
Silver Lake Dunes and Little Sable Point (4053)
Silver Lake Dunes and Little Sable Point
White Fish Shoreline Tahquamenon Falls and White Fish Point (5945)
White Fish Shoreline Tahquamenon Falls and White Fish Point
Superior Force
The rugged Lake Superior shoreline at Whitefish Point is a golden place to be on this August evening. Uprooted elsewhere by the power of Lake Superior waves, these trees have been carried by wind and wave energy to this prominent point and driven ashore. Seeing the forces of nature at work is one of the most fascinating aspects of being an outdoor photographer.
Summer Night
Hiking out the breakwater to the Ludington lighthouse is a tradition for summer visitors and area residents. I enjoy the hike, but often I like to watch from a distance and photograph the people as added ingredients to my pictures.
