Crosswinds Marsh is an interesting place… aside from the fact that it’s literally across the road from a giant landfill. There’s a lot of wooden paths like this over the water to walk on, joining several islands. Depending on the time of year, some interesting views. Sometimes it can be really crowded, which makes it […]
Nature
One of my favorite places to be is out in nature, in just about any kind of weather. Though I grew up playing outside, it wasn’t until I had a decent camera that I think I really appreciated being outside. I now find it one of the most relaxing things to do, especially if I’m able to spend a few hours getting lost outdoors with my camera.
Alone Time
The local government decided to rope off access to one of the better photography destinations in the area for some reason. I decided it wasn’t worth risking dealing with police, so just took some photos from the overlook. It was very disappointing after driving several hours to get there. Not everyone worried about the signage […]
Front Row Seat
Bond Falls is probably the biggest waterfall in Upper Michigan, or at least the biggest one that is pretty easy to get to (depending on what time of year you go.) The main falls are pretty spectacular, but you can hike up along the side and there are many smaller falls as well. A great […]
Summer Colors
The problem with finding drama to photograph in nature is that it always ends up being on days where it’s rough being there…. this day was incredibly hot. I don’t think I lasted more than 30 minutes on the trails. Download: Summer_Colors_Asgard_Photography_IMG_9477.jpg Camera Settings Camera: Canon EOS 80D F-stop: f/10 Exposure: 1/200 seconds ISO: 100 […]
Water Stairs
Stairs to Atlantis maybe? This photo is a good example of where knowing how to make a composite is helpful… I couldn’t get the shot from under the trees with the smooth water (needing a longer exposure time) without the white of the waterfalls behind the trees (which are in the open) blowing out completely […]
Literally Fall
This tree has been falling into Lake Superior for about ten years I think. Maybe longer. I wonder if for the life span of trees and their slower perception of time it feels to it like it just tripped? 🙂 Presque Isle in Marquette is a great place to explore with a camera, as long […]
Duck Duck Goose
Ok, it’s not a goose. But nobody ever played duck duck swan. I was surprised to see all of these birds chilling together – every time I’ve seen swans on the water, they chase away any other birds that get too close. Maybe the ducks raised this one? DOWNLOAD: Duck_Duck_Goose_Asgard_Photography_IMG_8198.jpg Camera Settings Camera: Canon EOS […]
Vines and Trees
I’d gone for shots along the beach, but took this on my way back to the car. (Honestly, I’ve not had much luck on the Lake Erie shoreline… it’s too baren or dead looking most times I’ve been there.) But we didn’t have vines like this back up north when I was growing up, playing […]
Sunset Flight
At first I thought it was dust on the lens, when I got back to edit this. Turns out the bugs are just much more numerous and visible at the right time during the evening. My lens wasn’t quite big enough to get as close as I would have liked for this shot, but I […]