Charlevoix Lighthouse Twilight with Boat Lights - Summer - 3x2 Ratio

This photo is the result of some long exposures just after sunset in Charlevoix along the Round Lake Channel, looking out towards the South Pier Lighthouse and Lake Michigan. The long exposures feature blurred silhouettes of people walking the piers and light trails from a boat that passed by.

Charlevoix South Pierhead Lighthouse at Sunset in 2021 - 3x2 Ratio

This photo of the Charlevoix South Pierhead Lighthouse at sunset was taken in 2021 on a beautiful summer evening as many people enjoyed the sunset from the pier.

Charlevoix South Pier Light Station Aerial Photo from SW - Summer - 3x2 Ratio

This is an aerial photo of the beach, piers and lighthouse in Charlevoix on the northwest shores of Charlevoix County in Michigan's lower peninsula. In the background of this photo we can see Round Lake just beyond the bridge with Lake Charlevoix in the distance. This photo was taken on a hot, hazy summer afternoon.

Empire Beach Aerial Photo with Robert H Manning Memorial Lighthouse - 3x2 Ratio

Empire Beach is located near the village of Empire about 7 miles southwest of Glen Arbor on the shores of Lake Michigan in Leelanau County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken on a summer evening facing north. East of the beach we can see South Bar Lake, and to the north we can see Sleeping Bear Dunes and South Manitou Island. The Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse is also visible on the beach just north of the parking lot.

Frankfort & Elberta Beaches & Piers Aerial Photo from SE - 3x2 Ratio

With Frankfort to the north of the channel and Elberta Bluffs & Beach on the south side, this beautiful location is where the Betsie River flows through Betsie Lake and into Lake Michigan in the northwest region of Michigan's lower peninsula (a couple miles south of Crystal Lake) in Benzie County. This aerial photo was taken from southeast of the Frankfort Harbor on a summer afternoon.

Frankfort Lighthouse and Piers - Long Exposure on a Sunny Day - 3x2 Ratio

This photo is a long exposure capture of the Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse from the center of the pier in the spring of 2022.

Frankfort Lighthouse at Night with Boat Light Trails - 3x2 Ratio

This photo is a blend of multiple long exposures taken from the Elberta Bluffs Lake Michigan Overlook that captured boats heading into the Frankfort Harbor and Betsie Lake for the night.

Frankfort Lighthouse with Dunegrass in the Sunshine - Spring 2022 - 3x2 Ratio

This photo of the Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse framed by dunegrass on the beach was taken in the Spring of 2022.

Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse at Sunset Aug 2021 - 3x2 Ratio

This is a photo of the Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse at sunset in August of 2021 as the sun appears to melt into Lake Michigan.

Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse with Full Flower Moon - May 16th, 2022 - 3x2 Ratio

This photo of the Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse was taken as the full "Flower Moon" was perfectly centered behind the top of the lighthouse during blue hour in May of 2022. (Single exposure)

Grand Haven Lighthouses at Sunset 2021 - 3x2 Ratio

This is a photo of the Grand Haven Lighthouses taken just before sunset as the sun melts into Lake Michigan between the Inner and Outer South Pier Lights.

Grand Haven Lighthouses with Crashing Waves Dec 2021 - 3x2 Ratio

This image captures the Grand Haven Lighthouses and South Breakwater Pier on a day with a high wind warning and epic waves crashing against the outer lighthouse.

Grand Haven Lighthouse with Crescent Moon and Boat Traffic - 3x2 Ratio

This image of the Grand Haven South Pier Lights is a result of combining multiple photos taken over the course of an hour on September 19th, 2020. The colorful sky with people walking the pier was one of the earlier photos of the evening, so I combined that scene with some long exposure boat lights in the dark, along with the crescent moon as it descended above the pier.

Grand Haven Lighthouse with Full Moon - April 15th 2022 - 3x2 Ratio

This photo of the Grand Haven South Pier and lighthouses was taken on April 15th, 2022 as the full moon was setting over Lake Michigan.

Grand Haven Piers and Lighthouses with Boat Light Trails 2021 - 3x2 Ratio

I took this photo during the Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven on a summer evening. This photo is the result of combining multiple images of boats passing by after the sun set. I never know how boat light trails are going to turn out exactly since it depends on what boats pass by, but I love the light trails created by a sailboat that had lights on the top and middle of its mast.

Grand Traverse Lighthouse Aerial Photo on the Leelanau Peninsula - 3x2 Ratio

The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is located on the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula. I wanted to capture the beautiful water & shoreline surrounding the lighthouse and peninsula on a summer morning, and this aerial photo is the result.

Harbor Beach Lighthouse at Sunrise 2021 - 3x2 Ratio

This photo was taken at the Harbor Beach Lighthouse at sunrise in the Spring of 2021.

Holland Big Red Lighthouse at Night with Full Moon - April 16th, 2022 - 3x2 Ratio

This photo of the Holland Big Red Lighthouse was taken under the light of the full moon during blue hour on the morning of April 16th, 2022.

Holland Big Red Lighthouse at Sunset 2021 - 2x3 Ratio

This photo of the famous lighthouse known as "Big Red" was taken in Holland just before sunset on March 28, 2021.

Holland Big Red Lighthouse in Morning with Full Moon Setting - April 16th, 2022 - 3x2 Ratio

This photo of the Holland Big Red Lighthouse was taken as the full moon was setting into Lake Michigan on the morning of April 16th, 2022.

Little Sable Point Lighthouse Aerial Photo from SW - 3x2 Ratio

The Little Sable Point Lighthouse stands prominently on the curved shoreline that juts out into the turquoise waters of Lake Michigan near the Silver Lake State Park on the western shores of Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo of the Little Sable Point Lighthouse and beach area was taken in the summer of 2021 from southwest of the lighthouse.

Little Sable Point Lighthouse with the Milky Way - 3x2 Ratio

In early October 2020 I wanted to capture the Little Sable Point Lighthouse under the Milky Way before the Milky Way core moved below the southern horizon for the winter. As I was taking the photos used to create this image I realized there was a little wildfire smoke visible along the horizon. Although I was initially concerned about the smoke ruining the image, it had a fascinating effect of enhancing the glow of city lights across Lake Michigan in a translucent, illuminated haze along the horizon.

Ludington Beach and Piers Aerial Photo from North - 3x2 Ratio

This is an aerial photo taken near Stearns Park in Ludington facing south along the western shores of Michigan's lower peninsula. Featured in this image are the Ludington north & south breakwater lighthouses, Pere Marquette Lake, and downtown Ludington on the distant lefthand side. This aerial photo was taken on a summer evening.

Ludington Breakwater Lighthouse at Sunset 2021 - 3x2 Ratio

This photo of the Ludington Breakwater Lighthouse was taken just before sunset in early April, 2021.