The Many Faces of Lake Michigan

At one time, there were as many as 247 lighthouses along the coast of Michigan. There are still 115, many still in operation. As an unapologetic lighthouse lover, I jump at the chance to go anywhere there's a lighthouse to enjoy-- and photograph. So on a recent trip to Charlevoix, Michigan, I took several evening, much to the chagrin of the family, to take a few photos.

One thing for certain about Lake Michigan is the ever changing weather. One morning, there were six to eight foot waves and frost on the ground. But by sunset, there wasn't a cloud in the sky. I'm envious of the photographers who have an opportunity to shoot these majestic emblems of a bygone past.

One of these days, I'm going to get back to Michigan and make a point of shooting more of these lighthouses. For now, I've got a few more shots of these sentinels from yesterday.