Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club Aerial Photo from NW

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.

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Saugatuck with Kalamazoo Lake Aerial Photo from NW in the Summer

Kalamazoo Lake is located along the Kalamazoo River between Saugatuck and Douglas in Allegan County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo of Saugatuck and Kalamazoo Lake was taken from northwest of the Lake on a summer evening.

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Round Island Lighthouse in the Morning Sunlight in Spring of 2022

This photo of the Round Island Lighthouse was taken from over 1 mile away on Mackinac Island as the morning sun was casting warm light across the lighthouse and round island treetops during golden hour in the spring of 2022.

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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.

Charlevoix South Pierhead Lighthouse at Sunset - 2021

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.

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Harbor Springs Aerial Photo from West - 2021

Harbor Springs is located across from Petoskey on the north side of Little Traverse Bay in Emmet County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken on a hot & humid summer afternoon from west of the harbor.

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Crystal Lake near Frankfort Aerial Photo from Southeast in 2021

Crystal Lake is located in the Northwest region of Michigan's lower peninsula in Benzie County near Frankfort, Benzonia and Beulah. This aerial photo was taken southeast of the lake on a summer day, showing a sliver of Lake Michigan in the distance.

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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.

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Round Lake and Downtown Charlevoix Aerial Photo from the Northwest - 2021

This aerial photo of Round Lake and downtown Charlevoix on the northwest shores of Charlevoix County in Michigan's lower peninsula was taken on a summer evening in 2021, featuring Lake Charlevoix in the distance.

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Frankfort Lighthouse with Dunegrass in the Sunshine - Spring 2022

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

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Frankfort Lighthouse and Piers - Long Exposure on a Sunny Day

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

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Bowers Harbor near Traverse City Aerial Photo from NE - 2021

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.

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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.

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Mission Point Lighthouse near Traverse City Aerial Photo from North - 2021

This is an aerial photo of the Mission Point Lighthouse near Traverse City taken on a summer day in 2021.

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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)

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St Joseph Lighthouses Long Exposure Photo at Tiscornia Park Beach

This is a long exposure of the St Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lighthouses taken from the beach at Tiscornia Park.

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White Lake near Whitehall and Montague Aerial Photo from NE - Fall Colors

White Lake is situated near Whitehall and Montague, about 10 miles north of Muskegon on the western shores of Muskegon County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This aerial photo was taken during peak fall foliage color from northeast of the lake.