Old Crystal Lake Trout Ice Angler

Old Crystal Lake Trout Ice Angler

Old Crystal Lake Trout Ice Angler, photo by UpNorth Memories.

This photo is part of a neat set of photos titled Older Benzie County Fishing Memories. If old photos are something you enjoy, check out Don’s astonishing collection of old northern Michigan postcards.

For a while, it looked like most lakes in Michigan would need to dig into the archives to get ice this winter. However, as Eric Sharp writes, the Iceman has (finally) cometh.

Atop Mt. Bohemia

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1, photo by edm00se.

Here’s a photo from a few years ago of Mt. Bohemia, a ski area located on the Keewenaw Peninsula near Copper Harbor. Eric has several more photos of Mt. Bohemia that you’ll want to check out.

With a hefty vertical and a ton of back country options, Mt. Bohemia has a well-earned reputation as Michigan’s most challenging ski area. Check their web site for a great extreme skiing photo gallery!

Ice Macro

Ice Macro by photoqueen1234

Ice Macro, photo by photoqueen1234

Of course, this photo looks great larger … and Toni has a few more like it.

Ford Airstream

Ford Airstream

Ford Airstream, photo by Spencer Olinek.

Spencer calls this a wonderfully crazy concept from Ford and Airstream. As a former Airstream owner, I have to agree!

You can get many more photos of the Ford Airstream Concept on Flick and also in this Ford Airstream photo gallery at Airstream.com. If this wacky ride isn’t your style, you’ll probably find something to your liking in the 2007 North American International Auto Show pool.

Also, as a part of our auto show coverage, we have posted our latest Michigan Automotive History feature on the Ford Motor Company.

Early Morning Ice in the Law Quad

Early Morning Ice in the Law Quad

Early Morning Ice in the Law Quad, photo by bleeding.patriot.

The photographer writes Ann Arbor has been hit by several days worth of freezing rain. Nearly 1/4 inch of ice has accumulated on the trees, creating a surrealistic winter effect.

Here are a whole bunch more photos of Michigan’s January 2007 ice storm and you can read more about the impact in Winter hits home, with a vengeance in the Detroit News.

Last October – Orton Effect

Last October - Orten Effect

Last October – Orten Effect, photo by CaptPiper.

The “Orton Effect” is based upon the work of photographer Michael Orton You can learn how to apply the technique using film or digital processes, visit Michael Orton’s web site, see a bunch more photos in the Orton group.

Whatever you do, be sure to check out these ortonized photos from Michigan and don’t miss other photos in the Michigan in Pictures Michigan Fall Wallpaper series!

Following the storm.

Following the storm.

Following the storm., photo by ten0fnine.

This photo is one of a cool series of photos from a December storm.

Detroit Public Library Mural

Detroit Public Library

Detroit Public Library, photo by DSPII.

Mac also has a photo of the exterior of the main branch of the DPL.

I searched and searched for information about this mural and found nothing, even at the Detroit Public Library web site. I did find several more pics from the library at DetroitFunk. Still, if anyone knows the tale of this mural, I would love to hear it!

Solitude

Solitude

Solitude, photo by wizardkitten.

From a foggy day in January of 2006 January of 2005 and also from a great set of photos titled Michigan, My Michigan.

Scenic Moon (from the Sleeping Bear Dunes Scenic Turnout)

Scenic Moon

Scenic Moon, photo by SoPhast.

SoPhast writes: From the last night I went out to *shoot* the moon. Nuthin’ like a little bit of night magic.

To which I reply AAAAAAAAAAAAMAZIN! You have to view this big old moon bigger.