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Big Red

“Big Red” in Holland Michigan was the harbor’s first beacon, a 34-foot white wooden structure, began shining in 1870 and eventually gave way to a taller steel beacon (in the background). In 1907, the present structure took shape as a manila-colored fog signal building, becoming an official lighthouse in 1936 with the addition of aContinue reading “Big Red”

Pelican Photography at Clarksville Lock

Here is a Pelican in flight at the Clarksville, MO lock and dam in the Mississippi River. During midwinter in the Midwest, the Missisippi River flyways are very active with Pelicans, Eagles, Seagulls and more. Most places along the river are great places to photograph. Click on the photo for more info. Click here forContinue reading “Pelican Photography at Clarksville Lock”

Winter Wonderland: Lighthouses of Southwestern Michigan

This is the latest photo I have processed from a recent trip to Southwestern Michigan to photograph lighthouses in snow and ice. This is in the town of Grand Haven which has an inland port that uses lighthouses to guide ships into safety. It has been a particularly cold winter causing storms to blow iceContinue reading “Winter Wonderland: Lighthouses of Southwestern Michigan”

Sunrise on Lake Michigan

Sunrise in St. Joseph, Michgan with colorful skies aganst the snow and ice. Walking out on the south pier of the St. Joseph shipping channel gives a nice view of the lights on the north. These lighthouses along the east shore of Lake Michigan are a thrill to see even in sub zero weather andContinue reading “Sunrise on Lake Michigan”

South Haven Light

During this season of snow and ice, Lake Michigan is a great place to photograph ice blown lighthouses, snow coverd dunes and beautiful light. The best place to visit is the Southeaster shore of Lake Michigan. Snow and wind blows off the lake creating a fairy like atmosphere. This photo is from the canal entranceContinue reading “South Haven Light”

Winter Lighthouse Photography in Lake Michigan

I recently visited the lower eastern side of Lake Michigan to photograph the lighthouses. During the winter, the lighthouses build up large amounts of ice and look like creatures from outer space! These lights are mostly guides for ships traveling to an inland lake with calmer waters and they usully have two piers running outContinue reading “Winter Lighthouse Photography in Lake Michigan”

Pelicans near Pere Marquette Lodge

The White Pelican migrates from February through March and again from October through November, showcasing an impressive journey that captivates birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. During these months, the largest population of Pelicans can be found at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, nestled in the serene landscapes of north St. Louis County, where they gatherContinue reading “Pelicans near Pere Marquette Lodge”

Chapel Path

A foggy morning at Chaumette Winery. Happy New Year! My wife and I stayed at one of Chaumette’s Villas for New Year’s Eve and an ice storm that night brought heavy fog in the morning. This is their little chapel they use for weddings on the property. That New Years Day morning was great forContinue reading “Chapel Path”