Northern Michigan Weekend

 

 I love to see the Mackinaw Bridge at night.  The lights reflected across the water are so beautiful. The best way to capture this scene is to use a long exposure (10-30 seconds).  This can only be achieved by using a very sturdy tripod.  The truth is, I use my tripod for 99 percent of the photographs I make.  It amazes me that many photographers spend big dollars on a camera and even more on glass, only to go cheap on a good tripod.

Since 1889 Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse helped passing ships navigate through the treacherous waters of the Straits of Mackinac.  Although their time has come and gone,they still fascinate me and make great photographic subjects.  Not far away is McGulpin Point Lighthouse.  After a cloudy, foggy morning, we were treated to a sunny afternoon.  Here are a few photographs of the McGulpin Lighthouse.

                             

If you don't mind heights, or tight winding staircases,  you can tour the  Lighthouse tower.

              The view from the top is amazing!  That is the Mighty Mack Bridge in the background.

                                                  This was the widest lens I had...

       Late morning hazy sunshine, crystal clear water, and a view of the bridge from McGulpin Rock