All three of these photos are presented pretty much as shot, with only minor cropping and exposure adjustments. This was one of those moments that you knew right away you were capturing a perfect sunset.
Saturday we awoke ate breakfast and got prepared to adventure out to Mackinac Island. This is a pedestrian island that is a 20 minute ferry ride from Mackinaw City. We rode out on the open upper deck of the ferry with the May Flies, a good view of the Mackinaw Bridge, and some light houses along the way.
There are no cars allowed on Mackinac Island, so transportation centers around horse drawn carriages, bicycles, and your own feet. Our group choose to stick to our feet while exploring the main drag, vast network of trails, and historic buildings that make up the island.
As we were climbing the hill to the upper part of the island we passed this black bird which was very photogenic.
When we finally got to the top of the hill we were rewarded with a great view of another one of the islands lighthouses.
This shot required me to again face my fear of heights to get and I have to say it was well worth it as this shot came out awesome.
We found a really cool trail that followed the top of a ridge that lead down to the lake on the Eastern side of the island. There were many areas of sheer cliff face that also tested my fear along the way, much to my companions amusement.
The vastness of the Great Lakes can not be appreciated until you actually see them, I kept having to tell myself that I was not on the ocean despite how much it felt like it, even without the salty breeze.
We covered quite a bit of ground exploring the island and all the trails both paved and not were immaculate, especially considering the amount of rain we have been getting in this neck of the woods.
Overall the trip was a great success. I would definitely recommend visiting this interesting little island in Northern Michigan if you have the chance. It has quite a bit to offer in its relatively small package.
Enjoy
