Tank Lake and Fog

Water Tank Lakes are located near Tahquamenon Falls State Park just east of the entry to the lower falls. During late summer, the juxstiposition is perfect to photograph sunrises. Following clear, cool nights, conditions are often prime for early morning fog as was the case when this image was taken. This was the third morning in a row with "world class" light that, with the fog, evoked an ethereal mood to the scene. The tall red pine on the right anchors this composition...

Trillium-Red Bud (double exposure)

Aman Park west of Grand Rapids off Lake Michigan Drive is a hotbed for wildflowers each spring. Beginning with the round-lobed hepaticas and spring beauties which emerge in late March, a procession occurs with other species that follow -- violets, dutchman's breeches, bloodroot, and countless others. By early May, the forest floor is carpeted with large-flowered trillium and Virginia Bluebell. It is a spectacle that rivals the peak of fall color in many places. Also blooming along the creek beds by mid May are redbud trees. This image captures both a trillium and redbud in full bloom with a double exposure.

Silver Lake Afterglow

There is something about sunsets during the winter that are more appealing. Perhaps because sunny days are rare this time of year, they are all that more meaningful. This image is another study of simplicity. Bands of orange radiate into shades of deep blue accentuated by an overhanging bare tree. This affect is created by a 24 mm wide angle lens which decompresses the landscape -- taking in the still water and high reaches of the blue sky above. The silhouetted sand dunes on the horizon appear indiscernible though they are actually over a hundred feet in height...

Evening at Tobin Harbor

This image was taken from the Seaplane dock at Tobin Harbor, a long narrow inlet that parallels Rock Harbor. Can you imagine taking a canoe or kayak and paddling up this glorious body of water, exploring the many islets and shorescapes along the way? A 24mm wide angle lens was used to emphasize the dramatic clouds that passed over during this tranquil evening.

Miner's Castle

Miner's Castle is the first formation along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and best that which can be seen from the mainland. In 2006, the look of this fomation changed forever when the turpid on the right broke away and crashed into the lake below. Still, it remains a popular viewing point and is the gateway to mile-long Miner's Beach and other colorful formations to the northeast.

After the Storm

Following an all day bike ride at Mackinac Island, I took a nap in my tent at Straits State Park. I opened my eyes while the steady rain pattered on my tent and noticed the sun was shining. Knowing that a rainbow was near, I scambled out of my tent and stepped onto the beach with my gear and snapped as many images as I could. This image is looking down Lake Huron with Mackinaw City to the right and the island to the left. Since this shot was taken in May of 1995, I have blown more than a couple opportunities to capture a rainbow. One chance occurred in southern Utah when I locked my camera gear in the car in the excitement of seeing a double rainbow appear! I guess this image will have to do until the next opportunity...

Delicate Arch

Delicate Arch is the signature formation of Arches National Park. Getting there requires a 1-1/2 mile hike rising 500 feet in elevation along the way. We hustled to get there and arrived just as the warm, long rays of the setting sun basked the arch in all its glory.