Friday, August 31, 2012

Crisp Point Lighthouse Sunset - Lake Superior, Upper Michigan


The first time we visited this Lighthouse, (about 20 years ago) It was about ready to fall into Lake Superior from the severe erosion. The Lighthouse now has been saved and beautifully restored. Getting to this landmark requires quite an adventure; the closest town is about 40 miles and getting there is by logging roads and two-tracks.


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Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon50mm
Exposure -..1/400 sec
Focal length -50mm
Aperture - f/5.6
ISO Speed -200
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

(Lower) Mosquito Falls Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore


It's always difficult to balance an exposure of waterfall pics, especially when you shoot at a low angle (Which I love to do). It didn't turn out to bad considering. Lots of Brook trout in this little Michigan stream!



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Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon16-35mm
Exposure -..25 sec
Focal length -16mm
Aperture - f/8
ISO Speed -200
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2
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Monday, August 27, 2012

"Sunset Cruise" Miners Castle Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore


This photo was taken from the observation deck at the Miners Castle Lookout, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, near Munising, Michigan. The pictured rocks tour boat is returning to Munising bay, cruising into the sunset. The turret on the right side of Miners Castle broke off and fell into Lake Superior several years ago. The colored rock and geological formations along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore are breathtakingly beautiful.



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Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon16-35mm
Exposure -.1/100 sec
Focal length -26mm
Aperture - f/8
ISO Speed -200
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2
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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Mosquito river - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore


Just got back from a few day's in Upper Michigan , did a little hiking along the Mosquito river in PRNL. A huge White Cedar hangs on to the river bank and a log leans against the falls. I found it quite interesting.


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Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon16-35mm
Exposure -.5 sec
Focal length -17mm
Aperture - f/6.3
ISO Speed -200
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2
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Monday, August 20, 2012

"Lonely Goose" Mouth of the Hurricane river - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore


I was setting up my tripod for this shot , when this goose landed on the beach and watched the sun go down with me.:)



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Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon16-35mm
Exposure -1/40sec
Focal length -19mm
Aperture - f/11
ISO Speed -200
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2
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Monday, August 13, 2012

"Witch of October" Eagle Harbor Lighthouse Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula


Lake Superior is churning from the gale force winds pounding the shores.

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Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon16-35mm
Exposure -1/20sec
Focal length -20mm
Aperture - f/8
ISO Speed -200
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2
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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Mouth of the Miners river Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore


This is such a peaceful beach and a great place to swim with the warm waters of the river spilling into Lake Superior.



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Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon16-35mm
Exposure -1/120sec
Focal length -22mm
Aperture - f/11
ISO Speed -200
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2
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Friday, August 10, 2012

South Manitou Island Lighthouse Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore


I want to go back to South Manitou Island again ..next time I will be super cautious of the poison ivy out there.! I did great the whole trip, and then one night, I was looking for more firewood in the woods, and forgot about it, .. BAM... GOT IT!! Poison ivy sucks!!



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Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon50mm
Exposure -1/400sec
Focal length -50mm
Aperture - f/8
ISO Speed -200
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2
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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Holland Harbor Sunset - Holland, Michigan Breakwater Light


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Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon70-300mm
Exposure -1/50sec
Focal length -300mm
Aperture - f/11
ISO Speed -200
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2
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Monday, August 6, 2012

"Big Red" Holland Harbor Lighthouse Sunset - Holland, Michigan


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Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon70-300mm
Exposure -1/30sec
Focal length -195mm
Aperture - f/8
ISO Speed -200
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2
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Sunday, August 5, 2012

"Evening Light" South Manitou Island Lighthouse Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore


This is a fascinating little Island with some very interesting history. My wife and I backpacked out there for two nights..pitched our tent on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan.



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Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon16-35mm
Exposure -1/125sec
Focal length - 16mm
Aperture - f/11
ISO Speed -200
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2
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Thursday, August 2, 2012

"Big Red" Holland Harbor Lighthouse Sunset


Holland Michigan was Founded by Dutch emigrants. The Lighthouse has a gabled roof that reflects the Dutch influence in the area. I think Lake Michigan was warmer than I have ever felt it. It felt like I was wading in a small inland pond. The Lighthouse is known by Michiganders as (Big


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Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon70-300mm
Exposure -1/60sec
Focal length -102mm
Aperture - f/11
ISO Speed -200
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2
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