winter remembered...

Whew! It has been so hot and humid these past few days! As much as I love Michigan in the summertime I am already missing the quietness and coolness of winter. I thought I would share some photos I took in Grand Haven last winter.

wind dancer

I caught this gorgeous sunset in July of 2011. I had been attending school in Washington State and was home for a short summer vacation. My best friend and I decided to hit our favorite spot, the Grand Haven boardwalk and pier. We were treated with this magnificant sunset that seemed to change color before our eyes. We even caught some amazing shots of Wind Dancer, a Charter boat that takes you sailing on Lake Michigan. 

Wind Dancer

Gorgeous

A sunset that kept changing color

rosy mound natural area

The Path

In the Distance - Grand Haven South Pier

Grand Haven South Pier

Stairs leading down to the lake

The Rosy Mound Natural Area is one of my favorite trails to hike. It has a beautiful trail with

enough steps that make even the fittest among us sweat! The beach is calm and peaceful and you

are often able to catch a gorgeous sunset. 

little sable lighthouse

Little Sable Lighthouse

Little Sable has been beautifully restored. Tours are offered during the summer season and one day I hope to climb to the top of this tall structure. The brick is breathtaking and looks striking at sunset.

Little Sable Lighthouse

Little Sable Lighthouse -Autumn

pure michigan...

  

Pure Michigan

Because of our love for Michigan, my cousin and I decided to purchase these "Pure Michigan" jars from www.puremichiganstore.org. Inside we hope to assemble a small collection of Michgian's natural beauty. Perhaps we will place a small sampling of sand from our favorite beach, a neat piece of drift wood, or even uncover a small Petoskey stone.

my favorite place

Grand Haven South Pier

One of my favorite places to visit in Michigan is the Grand Haven South Pier. Maybe it's because Grand Haven is my home town. I love the sights and sounds of the Grand Haven Pier. It is almost always packed with people, fishermen, and photographers. Here is a creative shot I took of the lighthouse tower.

Grand Haven South Pier

a glimpse of heaven...

 

God's Paintbrush



A Glimpse of Heaven

There is nothing quite like a Michigan sunset. This photo was taken the evening of September 16, 2011. This particular sunset will always be special to me because I photographed it the evening before my Grandfather passed away. I feel like I almost captured a glimpse of heaven.