"Calm" - Long Exposure on Lake Michigan Just Before a Light Rain - 3x2 Ratio

This is a long exposure taken on Lake Michigan just before the rain on a cloudy day. When I look at the seemingly still water under the clouds just before a light rain, I am reminded of the sound of light waves and simply think, "calm."

Allegan Dam with lake Allegan Aerial Photo from NW - 3x2 Ratio

Lake Allegan and the Allegan Dam are located just northwest of Allegan in Allegan County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken on a summer afternoon from NW of the lake.

Arbutus Lake near Traverse City Aerial Photo from NE - Summer - 3x2 Ratio

Arbutus Lake is located about 7 miles southeast of Traverse City in Grand Traverse County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken from northeast of the lake on a summer morning.

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club Aerial Photo from NW - 3x2 Ratio

This aerial photo of the Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club in Manistee County in Michigan's lower peninsula was taken on a summer morning during golden hour from northwest of the golf course.

Austin Lake near Portage Aerial Photo from SE - Early Fall - 2x1 Ratio

Austin Lake is near Portage, less than 10 miles South of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken Southeast of the lake in early Fall.

Austin Lake near Portage Aerial Photo from South - Fall Colors - 3x2 Ratio

Austin Lake is near Portage, less than 10 miles South of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken from south of the lake in during peak fall colors.

Baldwin Lake near Union Aerial Photo from South - Summer - 3x2 Ratio

Baldwin Lake is located at the Southern Border 2 miles east of Union and about 9 miles northeast of Elkhart Indiana in Cass County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken on a summer morning from south of the lake.

Barlow Lake near Wayland Aerial Photo from North - Fall - 3x2 Ratio

East of Wayland and Southwest of Middleville, Barlow Lake is about 20 miles South of Grand Rapids in Barry County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken north of the Lake on a Fall morning during peak fall foliage color.

Barlow Lake near Wayland Aerial Photo from South - Summer - 3x2 Ratio

East of Wayland and Southwest of Middleville, Barlow Lake is about 20 miles South of Grand Rapids in Barry County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken south of the Lake on a Summer morning. I love the single fisherman headed out in his boat, and the texture created by the morning sun hitting areas of light fog rising from the water.

Bear Lake near Muskegon Aerial Photo from NE - Early Fall - 3x2 Ratio

Located in North Muskegon, Bear Lake opens into Muskegon Lake, allowing boaters to travel between Bear Lake, Muskegon Lake, and Lake Michigan. This aerial photo was taken northeast of the Lake looking towards Muskegon lake, the Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse, and Lake Michigan.

Bear Lake near Onekama Aerial Photo from E - Summer - 3x2 Ratio

Bear Lake is located a few miles NE of Onekama and about 13 miles SSE of Frankfort adjacent the Village of Bear Lake in Manistee County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken from east of the lake on a summer day.

Berrien Springs Dam with Lake Chapin Aerial Photo - 3x2 Ratio

The Berrien Springs Dam and Lake Chapin are located near Berrien Springs in Berrien County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken on a summer afternoon from north of the dam.

M22 Between Big & Little Glen Lakes Aerial Photo from SW - 3x2 Ratio

Situated near Glen Arbor & Sleeping Bear Dunes northeast of Empire in Leelanau County, Glen Lake is comprised of two segments known as Big Glen Lake and Little Glen Lake. If you take M22 from Glen Arbor to Empire, you can enjoy beautiful views of the lake from the bridge that passes between the two sections. This aerial photo was taken from SW of the Glen Lake Narrows and M22 bridge on a summer afternoon.

Big Pine Island Lake near Belding Aerial Photo from N 2019 - 3x2 Ratio

Located between Belding and Rockford, Big Pine Island Lake is about 16 miles Northeast of Grand Rapids in Kent County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken from north of the lake on a summer morning.

Big Pine Island Lake near Belding Aerial Photo from N 2021 - 3x2 Ratio

Located between Belding and Rockford, Big Pine Island Lake is about 16 miles Northeast of Grand Rapids in Kent County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken from north of the lake on a summer morning.

Big Star Lake near Baldwin Aerial Photo from the SE - Fall - 3x2 Ratio

Big Star Lake is located southwest of Baldwin, surrounded by the Huron-Manistee National Forest in Lake County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken from southeast of the lake in early fall.

Big Star Lake near Baldwin Aerial Photo from the SE - Fall - 2x1 Ratio

Big Star Lake is located southwest of Baldwin, surrounded by the Huron-Manistee National Forest in Lake County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken from southeast of the lake in early fall.

Birch Lake near Vandalia Aerial Photo from South - Summer - 3x2 Ratio

Birch Lake is located a few miles southeast of Vandalia and 12 miles WSW of Three Rivers in Cass County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken on a summer morning from south of the lake.

Black Lake near Cheboygan Aerial Photo from East - Summer - 3x2 Ratio

Black Lake is located about 12 miles southeast of Cheboygan at the north end of Michigan's lower peninsula, north of Onaway and East of Indian River. It rests on the border of Cheboygan County and Presque Isle County. This aerial photo was taken from east of the lake on a late summer day.

Black Lake near Cheboygan Aerial Photo from NW - Summer - 3x2 Ratio

Black Lake is located about 12 miles southeast of Cheboygan at the north end of Michigan's lower peninsula, north of Onaway and East of Indian River. It rests on the border of Cheboygan County and Presque Isle County. This aerial photo was taken from northwest of the lake on a late summer day.

Blue Lake & North Blue Lake Aerial Photo from S - Late Summer - 3x2 Ratio

Blue Lake & North Blue Lake are located in Blue Lake Township northeast of Kalkaska, northwest of Grayling, and southwest of Gaylord in Kalkaska County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken from south of the lakes in the morning in mid September, and you can already see some of the red leaves providing pops of fall color around the lake.

Blue Lake & North Blue Lake Aerial Photo from the N - Late Summer - 3x2 Ratio

Blue Lake & North Blue Lake are located in Blue Lake Township northeast of Kalkaska, northwest of Grayling, and southwest of Gaylord in Kalkaska County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken from north of the lakes in the morning in mid September, and you can already see some of the red leaves providing pops of fall color around the lake.

Bostwick Lake near Rockford Aerial Photo from North - Summer - 3x2 Ratio

Located near Cannonsburg and Rockford, Bostwick Lake is about 13 Miles Northeast of Grand Rapids in Kent County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken from north of the lake on a summer day.

Bowers Harbor near Traverse City Aerial Photo from NE - 2021 - 3x2 Ratio

Bowers Harbor is located on Old Mission Peninsula on the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, about 10 miles North of Traverse City in Grand Traverse County. This aerial photo was taken northeast of the harbor on a summer day in 2021.