Fishermen, photo by Noah Sorenson
Noah took this on Crystal Lake a month ago. Back when it was Spring and not Winter II.
View his photo background bigtacular and see more in his slideshow.
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A Tree in the Fog
A Tree in the Fog, photo by Joel Dinda
Joel took this photo on April 4, 2014 in Eaton County’s Roxand Township. View it background bigilicious and see more in his The Showcase slideshow.
More spring wallpaper on Michigan in Pictures!
Anticipation
Anticipation, photo by Doug Jonas
Who’s looking forward to summer. Anyone?
View Doug’s photo background bigtacular and see more of his spring photos.
Waabi-Maang (White Loon)
Waabi-Maang, photo by Mark Smith
Here’s a shot from last week in my hometown of Leland by Mark Smith who writes:
The tribal fishing boat Waabi-Maang (White Loon) fires up for another fishing season in Leland, Michigan. I have been fooling around with a vintage lens here .. quite a trip! (if you look closely you can almost see the storm coming – 8 inches of snow tonight. Thanks, Spring.)
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PS: The lens is a Contax Sonnar 2890 – here’s another photo “Branches to Branches” that Mark took with it.
Take a look around at Wagner Falls
So embarassing! I didn’t hit “Publish” this morning!!
Wagner Falls (n2c_112-2256), photo by Gowtham
I am totally ignoring the Snowy Unpleasantness outside my window this morning.
The State of Michigan’s page on Wagner Falls Scenic Site near Munising has a map and also lets you take a 360-degree look around with Google Trekker.
This scenic waterfall is nestled amongst virgin pine and hemlock trees. There is a small parking area and a half-mile trail with an observation deck overlooking the falls.
Gowtham adds:
Yet another can’t miss it thing in an area that’s filled with can’t miss it things, Wagner Falls lends itself to a very easy and short hike through the woods. While the picturesque falls take the cake, plethora of wild flowers along and off the trails (through Spring, Summer and may be even Fall; e.g., Gay Wings, Trout Lily) are an added bonus!
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PS: I’m pretty sure the flowers in the foreground of this May 2012 shot are marsh marigolds.
Breaking Free at Tahquamenon Falls
Aerial View, photo by Julie
Julie got this cool shot of the Tahquamenon Falls throwing off winter’s grip at the beginning of the month. Now it looks like winter is going to strike back. Via the Detroit news and Sara Schultz, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in White Lake, a winter storm is arriving today:
“We’re looking at the heaviest snowfall north of Saginaw, in the Thumb area and then to the north and west of that, and then of course the lower northern Michigan areas, where they could see six-plus inches of snow.”
A winter storm watch will be in effect Wednesday morning through early Thursday evening for areas north of Interstate 69, Schultz said.
“We’re looking at areas south of I-69 as mostly rain,” she said. “Between Flint and Saginaw, we’re looking at accumulation of snow and ice; just some light accumulation.”
Schultz cautioned that the forecast remains flexible as the storm enters the state. “That rain/snow line along I-69, if it shifts just a little it could throw off everything,” she said.
View Julie’s photo bigger and see more in her 366/2016 slideshow.
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A big smooch for Spring!
All signs are pointing to Spring arriving in Michigan!
View Julie’s photo bigger and see more in her Wildlife slideshow.
Five Things you need to know about Michigan: March Meltdown Edition
On my Absolute Michigan website, I have a favorite feature called Five Things you need to know about Michigan.
Please go out and vote in the Michigan primaries today. I am going to vote for Bernie Sanders because I feel that in Michigan and elsewhere working folks, retirees, students, and many more who have ended up on the short end of a globalizing, transforming world are hurting. It seems to me that many of those we have elected to represent us have forgotten that government can be a powerful force for the betterment of society and that when profits come at the expense of others, we all suffer. Please vote for whoever you want to, and I’d love it if you took some time today to remember that you are a part of your government.
Wow. I had the chance to drive across Michigan yesterday, windows down, basking in near 60 degree temperatures and knowing that spring is on the way. Here’s hoping that the mercury stays moderate and our farmers, orchardists & vintners have a great growing season.
Liz Glass took today’s photo. You can visit her at the Lake Street Market in Boyne City. She shared today’s photo back in 2012 in the Absolute Michigan pool (where I get most of the photos for Michigan in Pictures). Liz wrote:
I’ve been saving some ice shots to sprinkle in during the warmer months. This is from March 15, when the ice on Lake Charlevoix had melted into a pack of splinters that could then be pushed into piles by the moving water. The color here is real. The low sun is bouncing the golden brown of the sandy lake bottom up through the ice mound, and the looser shards on top are picking up the shimmering silvers and blues of the water and sky.
View her photo bigger and see more in her crazy-awesome Ice slideshow.
If you have a problem with me being myself, please consider not telling me to “stick to the photos” and instead follow another blog/person/path that doesn’t bother you. I love Michigan, I love Michigan in Pictures, but I am an actual person who believes as I believe and does what I do. I will continue to do this, and telling me not to will just upset us both.
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Old Cabin In Spring
Old Cabin In Spring, photo by David Marvin
I’m going to declare that the statute of limitations on posting another photo from David Marvin expired at 7:38 AM today.
Check his photo out background bigilicious and see more of his photos from the Brevort Lake area. Be sure to follow his blog too!
More spring wallpaper on Michigan in Pictures … and then let’s bring on the summer!
Prismatic
lower harbor massive rainbow, photo by Lake Superior Photo
I’ve featured a photo of a rainbow and one of Marquette’s harbor in the last couple of days, but I haven’t featured a photo of both! Have a great weekend folks.
Shawn writes: prismatic is on the mind right now, recalling one of the most brilliant rainbows I’ve ever witnessed. View the photo background bigtacular and head over to Lake Superior Photo to view and purchase photos (including a stunning double rainbow) in her Lake Superior Landscapes gallery.
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