Landscape Photography

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Mackinac Bridge with Full Moon on June 14th, 2022

The full moon creates reflections on the water as it begins to set over the Mackinac Bridge. This photo was taken from the western shores of Mackinac Island on June 14th, 2022 as the pre-dawn sun began saturating the sky behind me with shades of orange and red.

The full moon creates reflections on the water as it begins to set over the Mackinac Bridge. This photo was taken from the western shores of Mackinac Island on June 14th, 2022 as the pre-dawn sun began saturating the sky behind me with shades of orange and red.

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Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse with Moon and Boat Light Trails in May 2022

This photo is a combination of a quick shot for the moon and a few long exposures for the boat light trails, just before the 89% full moon descended into Lake Michigan at the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse and piers.

This photo is a combination of a quick shot for the moon and a few long exposures for the boat light trails, just before the 89% full moon descended into Lake Michigan at the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse and piers.

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St Jospeph Lighthouses at Night - Long Exposure with Boat Lights

This is a long exposure of the St. Joseph Lighthouses taken at night with boats passing by, creating light trails across the photo.

This is a long exposure of the St. Joseph Lighthouses taken at night with boats passing by, creating light trails across the photo.

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Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse with Full Moon - May 16th, 2022

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)

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)

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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Grand Haven Lighthouse with the Full Moon on April 15th 2022

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.

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.

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South Haven Lighthouse and Moonset - April 14th 2022

This photo of the South Haven Lighthouse and setting moon is a blend of two photos taken 15 minutes apart with my camera holding position on a tripod on the morning of April 14th, 2022.

This photo of the South Haven Lighthouse and setting moon is a blend of two photos taken 15 minutes apart with my camera holding position on a tripod on the morning of April 14th, 2022.

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Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse at Night with Boat Lights

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.

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.

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South Haven Lighthouse with Crescent Moon and Boat Lights

This photo of the South Haven Lighthouse with the moon and boat light trails is a blend of multiple exposures taken over the course of an hour on the evening of September 9th, 2021.

This photo of the South Haven Lighthouse with the moon and boat light trails is a blend of multiple exposures taken over the course of an hour on the evening of September 9th, 2021.

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Muskegon Lighthouses with Full Moon on July 5th 2020

This is a shot of the full moon over the Muskegon South Breakwater Light and the Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse on July 5th, 2020.

This is a shot of the full moon over the Muskegon South Breakwater Light and the Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse on July 5th, 2020.

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Manistee Lighthouse with Full Moon and Boat Light Trails 2020

On September 1st, 2020, the Full Moon began to set behind the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. This photo is the result of blending a quick exposure for the moon with long exposures to get the lighthouse and boat lights.

On September 1st, 2020, the Full Moon began to set behind the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. This photo is the result of blending a quick exposure for the moon with long exposures to get the lighthouse and boat lights.

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Mackinac Island Twilight with Round Island Lights 2021

This photo of Mackinac Island during blue hour was created by blending multiple long exposures taken after sunset on a summer evening. The Round Island lights are visible on the distant left, with Main Street nightlife on the right.

This photo of Mackinac Island during blue hour was created by blending multiple long exposures taken after sunset on a summer evening.  The Round Island lights are visible on the distant left, with Main Street nightlife on the right.

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Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse with Full Moon Oct 2021

The full moon begins setting over the Ludington Lighthouse on October 20th, 2021 on the shores of Lake Michigan in Michigan's lower peninsula.

The full moon begins setting over the Ludington Lighthouse on October 20th, 2021 on the shores of Lake Michigan in Michigan's lower peninsula.

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Ludington Lighthouse with Full Moon & Boat Traffic 2020

This photo of the Ludington Lighthouse was taken on July 3rd, 2020. It is a blend of a long exposure of the ligthhouse and boat light trails, and a quick exposure for the moon.

This photo of the Ludington Lighthouse was taken on July 3rd, 2020. It is a blend of a long exposure of the ligthhouse and boat light trails, and a quick exposure for the moon.

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Grand Haven Piers and Lighthouses with Boat Light Trails 2021

This photo is the result of combining multiple images of boats passing by after sunset during Coastguard Festival in Grand Haven, Michigan.

This photo is the result of combining multiple images of boats passing by after sunset during Coastguard Festival in Grand Haven, Michigan.

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Grand Haven Lighthouse with Crescent Moon and Boat Traffic

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.

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.

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Charlevoix Lighthouse Twilight with Boat Lights

This photo is the result of some long exposures of boat light trails just after sunset in Charlevoix along the Round Lake Channel, looking out towards the South Pier Lighthouse and Lake Michigan.

This photo is the result of some long exposures of boat light trails just after sunset in Charlevoix along the Round Lake Channel, looking out towards the South Pier Lighthouse and Lake Michigan.

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