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  • The Headlands Park, just west of Lower Peninsula town of Mackinaw City, lies just over the taller tree at the left. This image was captured from across the Straits of Mackinac, at a point just west of Point le Barbe in the Upper Peninsula. Westward travel, into the region at the far right of the image, leads to Wilderness State Park, one of the gems of the Michigan State Park system.
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  • Despite the relatively brutal winter of 2013-14 (which really has no impact on real Yoopers), Upper Peninsula humor appears to be alive and well. I'm not sure quite exactly what this bit of U.P. visual commentary is all about, but it occurs to me that it took nearly as much effort to get that dummy up there on this Calumet home as it would have to simply shovel the roof.
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  • On June 28, 2013, I set off on a rather unscripted journey through Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, dodging thunderstorms, and stopping at various points to enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Big cumulus clouds add much to the overall beauty and visual impact of Upper Peninsula wilderness settings. I captured several images along the shoreline near Naubinway.
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  • On June 28, 2013, I set off on a rather unscripted journey through Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, dodging thunderstorms, and stopping at various points to enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Big cumulus clouds add much to the overall beauty and visual impact of Upper Peninsula wilderness settings. I captured several images along the shoreline near Naubinway.
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  • On June 28, 2013, I set off on a rather unscripted journey through Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, dodging thunderstorms, and stopping at various points to enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Big cumulus clouds add much to the overall beauty and visual impact of Upper Peninsula wilderness settings. I captured several images along the shoreline near Naubinway.
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  • On June 28, 2013, I set off on a rather unscripted journey through Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, dodging thunderstorms, and stopping at various points to enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Big cumulus clouds add much to the overall beauty and visual impact of Upper Peninsula wilderness settings. I captured several images along the shoreline near Naubinway.
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  • On June 28, 2013, I set off on a rather unscripted journey through Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, dodging thunderstorms, and stopping at various points to enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Big cumulus clouds add much to the overall beauty and visual impact of Upper Peninsula wilderness settings. I captured several images along the shoreline near Naubinway.
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  • On June 28, 2013, I set off on a rather unscripted journey through Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, dodging thunderstorms, and stopping at various points to enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Big cumulus clouds add much to the overall beauty and visual impact of Upper Peninsula wilderness settings. I captured several images along the shoreline near Naubinway.
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  • On June 28, 2013, I set off on a rather unscripted journey through Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, dodging thunderstorms, and stopping at various points to enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Big cumulus clouds add much to the overall beauty and visual impact of Upper Peninsula wilderness settings. I captured several images along the shoreline near Naubinway.
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  • On June 28, 2013, I set off on a rather unscripted journey through Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, dodging thunderstorms, and stopping at various points to enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Big cumulus clouds add much to the overall beauty and visual impact of Upper Peninsula wilderness settings. I captured several images along the shoreline near Naubinway.
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  • In Copper City, this is another of the many Upper Peninsula retail storefronts that could, with a bit of paint and TLC, rise again. The challenge that entrepreneurs face is always that of commercial viability, which is nothing new, except that virtually all of the customers must arrive through either tourist traffic or the internet.
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  • Perhaps the most photographed lighthouse in all of Michigan, the Grand Island East Channel Light is a study in simplicity. It hasn't been used as aid to navigation since the early 1900's, but it is a symbol of the state, of the Upper Peninsula, of Munising, and a regular itinerary item on the various boat trips to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in summer. I captured this image of the lighthouse from the ice during a brief snow squall, resulting in the ghostly appearance of Munising in the background.
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  • On my way back from the UP, I decided to stop and capture this image of the Dickinson County Courthouse, which is another of those beautiful and well-preserved examples of Upper Peninsula architecture.
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  • Making my way south from the Keweenaw, I decided to stop in the town of Crystal Falls, another of the Upper Peninsula's great spots, rich with history and fantastic, well-preserved architecture.
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  • This pretty Munising home provides a look at the basic winter accoutrements for an Upper Peninsula family. These include his-and-hers snowshoes, his-and-hers snow shovels, an extension ladder for climbing up on the roof (which must be shoveled), and the barely visible snowmobile (at right) for retrieving things from the market.
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  • One example of the many beautiful Upper Peninsula homes. So many of these houses, which were built in the early 1900s, are still in place, and receiving wonderful care from their owners.
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  • You kinda get used to a different style of driving in the Upper Peninsula.
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  • Perhaps the most photographed lighthouse in all of Michigan, the Grand Island East Channel Light is a study in simplicity. It hasn't been used as aid to navigation since the early 1900's, but it is a symbol of the state, of the Upper Peninsula, of Munising, and a regular itinerary item on the various boat trips to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in summer. I captured this image of the lighthouse from the ice during a brief snow squall, resulting in the ghostly appearance of Munising in the background.
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  • Another great story of re-purposing in the Upper Peninsula, and specifically Calumet, is that of the First Presbyterian Church, which opened in 1894. As the population of Calumet has dropped substantially after the copper boom, the congregations of many of the beautiful churches could no longer financially maintain their buildings. Some congregations consolidated; some largely disappeared. Not all of the old churches have been re-purposed, yet, but this beautiful old church now provides a home for the Calumet Art Center, which provides a learning environment for art, culture, and history for the people of the Keweenaw.
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  • A fish-eye lens was used to capture this interesting shot of North Manistique Lake, near Curtis, Michigan.<br />
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Curtis is a very nice little town in the Upper Peninsula, with friendly people and year-round recreational pursuits. Curtis has been one of my favorite destinations for decades.
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  • A very frozen Lake Superior, as viewed from the northern shore of the Keweenaw peninsula.
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  • Neazor Point, on the western shore of South Manistique Lake, in Curtis, Michigan, provides this peaceful and unspoiled view of Upper Peninsula beauty.
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  • Stones and pebbles of every imaginable color are clearly visible through the crystal-clear, chilly water of Lake Superior, at Whitefish Point, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The clarity of the water, here, is perhaps greater than at any other place that I have ever visited.
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  • This summer retreat on Lac La Belle in Michigan's Keweenaw peninsula is completely buried in snow.
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  • The State of Michigan has created a very nice facility at the Cut River Gorge, which includes this huge stairway. It's really tempting to go all the way to the bottom, but one must be certain of one's desire to go all the way back up (200 steps). The rather ubiquitous Upper Peninsula mosquitoes down in the gorge can really encourage you to keep moving on the way back up. I highly recommend insect repellant for this hike.
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  • Chain Lake, near St. Ignace in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offers some very picturesque scenery. Far in the distance, at the horizon, is Lake Michigan.
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  • This beautiful residence on the shore of Chain Lake, with its background of dense forest, seems like an ideal retirement location for any nature lover who isn't put off by the Upper Peninsula's challenging winter weather.
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  • Chain Lake, near St. Ignace in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is a very beautiful place.
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  • The waters of the Sturgeon River carry a deep-amber, almost coffee-like color, much like the Tahquamenon River in the eastern Upper Peninsula. This color is caused by tannins leached from the vast cedar swamps of the region.
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  • With exposure set to capture only a silhouette, this image highlights a very nice way to cool off on a 90+ degree day on Lake Gogebic in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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  • Bessemer is a small town in the far western part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This rock formation, on the town's northeastern perimeter, is truly spectacular. Although part of the vast escarpment that runs through the area, it appears to simply emerge from the center of a hay field.
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  • The Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is vast and pristine. It contains one of the last stands of old growth forest in Michigan. Photographs simply cannot do justice to the beauty and immensity of this park.
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  • At Lac La Belle, in Upper Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, may residents receive their mail at this central location.<br />
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Not too far from Copper Harbor, this is just about as far north as you can go in the state of Michigan (not counting Isle Royale).<br />
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On my way from Calumet to Lac La Belle on the morning of October 14, 2009, I found myself driving through heavy snowfall; quite a surprise. Sunshine was sparse during my 2009 autumn tour of the UP, making scenic photography a real challenge.
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  • The sun rises over a cloud bank to illuminate the northern Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan, on October 6, 2015.
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  • This path leads to Canyon Falls, one of the truly impressive waterfalls on Upper Michigan's Sturgeon River.
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  • The viewing platform at Upper Tahquamenon Falls is accessible via this rather formidable stairway. From a photographic perspective, I find interest in the contrast that exists between the very precise angles of the man-made structure, relative to the randomness of the dense, cedar forest into which it descends.
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  • The mighty Upper Tahquamenon Falls in Chippewa County, Michigan, is 200 feet wide and 50 feet in height. This is my favorite vantage point for enjoying the beauty of the falls.
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  • The richly tannin-colored water of the Tahquamenon River makes its way over the Upper Tahquamenon Falls. Locals have long referred to this place as Root Beer Falls.
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  • This view of Upper Michigan's impressive Bond Falls, midway up on the western side, is my favorite. From this observation point, you can actually reach out and touch the falls.
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  • When the intensity of fall color reaches near-peak, Aspen forests really become quite beautiful.<br />
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Aspen trees seem to transition from bright green to bright yellow before their leaves drop for the year. As sunlight filters through the golden canopy, all things below are bathed in a most pleasant, amber glow.<br />
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This stand of trees in Upper Michigan's Menominee County provides an excellent example of the phenomenon.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • This old building, a typical retail store from the turn of the last century, appears to be relatively intact. In fact, from my way of thinking, it has a pleasing "curb appeal". Whenever I see buildings with this character, I have to wonder about the amazing stories that could be told. I also can't help but to wonder what commercial endeavor could be brought to life within its walls today, resulting in the preservation of the U.P. architecture.
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  • Even though I grew up in Michigan, and have viewed and driven over it countless times, I think I will never lose my sense of amazement concerning the five mile long Mackinac Bridge. Even setting aside the still nearly incomprehensible engineering feat that created it, I have long considered this bridge to be one of the most beautiful man-made creations in the world. I took this photograph in August, 2009, just shy of the Mighty Mac's 52nd service anniversary.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • This is highway US-41 heading south and west out of Copper Harbor toward Lac La Belle. Back in Green Bay, this is a freeway with four lanes in each direction, but, here in the northern Keweenaw, it's 2 lanes, covered with snow and ice, and no shoulder. It's almost indescribably beautiful, here.
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  • While the Harbor Haus is a renowned eating establishment, with an amazing view of the harbor in summer, it closes for the season in early autumn, and the building must endure the winter onslaught at the top of the Keweenaw.
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  • The Cliff Range is one of the beautiful features of the Keweenaw, particularly in winter.
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  • This is the Rock River as it wanders its way out of the densely forested wilderness north of Chatham, Michigan. At this point in the protracted winter of 2013-14, the river is almost completely frozen.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • As is the case with Calumet and Laurium, Crystal Falls also has many well-preserved old homes.
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  • As is the case with Calumet and Laurium, Crystal Falls also has many well-preserved old homes.
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  • Snowy 2014 winter images from Michigan's Copper Country.
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  • At Lac La Belle, it snows almost continuously from Thanksgiving until April. Because of its location, it almost really doesn't matter which way the wind is blowing, as the lake effect snow will still be there. The only exception was this winter, in which the completely frozen surface of Lake Superior eventually led to the cessation of most lake effect snow, as the water could no longer evaporate from the lake's surface. Just the same, this shot illustrates what happens if you neglect to run the snowblower for a couple of weeks in the Keweenaw.
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  • In the summer, the view from Copper Harbor's Harbor Haus Restaurant includes kayaks, sailboats, and an occasional ferry returning from Isle Royale. However, in March of 2014, the view is that of a very frozen Lake Superior, as far as the eye can see. In my opinion, this view is equally beautiful. However, the Harbor Haus' season opens in May, so lunch will have to wait.
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  • During the winter, white-tailed deer yard up in a densely forested area just east of the town of Eagle River. They're not the least bit shy when it comes to meandering right into the roadside park in town. This guy was not the least bit concerned about me and my truck, but was much more concerned with what was on the menu.
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  • The Cliff Range, midway into Keweenaw County, provides an endless array of beautiful, natural sights for a photographer.
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  • The Cliff Range, midway into Keweenaw County, provides an endless array of beautiful, natural sights for a photographer.
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  • Snowy 2014 winter images from Michigan's Copper Country.
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  • Copper City, like Calumet and Laurium, has beautiful, and well preserved old frame houses. I would love to have a home with a front porch like this one.
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  • Snowy 2014 winter images from Michigan's Copper Country.
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  • Snowy 2014 winter images from Michigan's Copper Country.
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  • Snowy 2014 winter images from Michigan's Copper Country.
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  • Snowy 2014 winter images from Michigan's Copper Country.
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  • Snowy 2014 winter images from Michigan's Copper Country.
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  • Snowy 2014 winter images from Michigan's Copper Country.
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  • Snowy 2014 winter images from Michigan's Copper Country.
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  • Snowy 2014 winter images from Michigan's Copper Country.
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  • Another of Calumet's beautiful buildings is the Oak Street Inn. Although it originally housed a tavern and grocery store on it's lower level, it lives on as a large group lodging facility with three huge private suites. The front of this building is beautiful, with styling touches similar to those of many of Calumet's old commercial buildings. This is a terrific example of how Calumet's new business community is investing in the area's architectural legacy while creating new economic activity in the town.
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  • Turrets are a common architectural feature on Calumet and Laurium commercial buildings and homes. Given the number of churches in these towns, steeples are a common site, as well.
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  • Munising's commercial district has all of the stuff that you need. The Ace Hardware in this photo had an amazing selection of snowblowers on display. This shot kinda reminds me of Northern Exposure .... all that's missing is the moose (actually, they do live around here).
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • The extraordinary winter of 2013-2014 provided us with an amazing bit of natural artistry, as water, leaching through the porous sandstone cliffs of Grand Island, froze to create the Grand Island Ice Caves. I captured these images on March 13, 2014, after walking across frozen Lake Superior from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore headquarters. Because of the very harsh lighting during my visit, I elected to record many of the images in black and white.
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  • Located in front of the Iron County Courthouse is a stone monument to the Finnish settlers that contributed to building the economic and social environment of the western UP.
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  • As is the case with Calumet and Laurium, Crystal Falls also has many well-preserved old homes.
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  • Another beautiful building in Crystal Falls is the Forest Park School.
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  • Nothing short of an architectural masterpiece, the Iron County Courthouse has the appearance of being brand new. This is truly one of the great historic buildings in the entire state of Michigan.
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  • Nothing short of an architectural masterpiece, the Iron County Courthouse has the appearance of being brand new. This is truly one of the great historic buildings in the entire state of Michigan.
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  • A big part of the UP economy is the pulpwood industry. Here is another huge load of wood moving down highway US-2.
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  • Snowy 2014 winter images from Michigan's Copper Country.
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  • Highly qualified skiers and snowboarders make the long trek to the tip of the Keweenaw, and Mount Bohemia.
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  • Lots of activity could be seen at the Mount Bohemia ski resort during my visit to the Lac La Belle area.
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  • This pretty little two-story home on the shore of Lac La Belle is carrying quite a snow load. The late winter first floor view is now an 8 foot tall snow bank.
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  • This sturdy structure on the shore of Lac La Belle is the Lac La Belle Lodge and Bear Belly Bar and Grill. If you're in Lac La Belle and you need gasoline, groceries, lodging, a quick meal, or a beverage, this is the place to go. Seriously, this is the only place to go. If they don't have it, you probably don't need it. Given the early 70's vintage gas pumps, you won't be able to use your debit card at the pump. In all honesty, it's stuff like this, and the wonderful folks that live here, that I really find endearing about the Keweenaw.
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  • I took a photo of these mailboxes back in 2009. Now, in 2014, they're not only still here ... there's lots more of them.
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  • Snowy 2014 winter images from Michigan's Copper Country.
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