Empire Memorial Lighthouse

Empire Memorial Lighthouse

This lighthouse is located in Empire Michigan and was built in 1991 as a memorial to Robert H. Manning, a life-long resident of Empire and avid fisherman. I've seen many shots of this lighthouse but none from this direction. Taking the unique shot of something that no one else has done is quite a challenge when traveling, but I think it makes the adventure that much more fun. Everyone can take a picture of this building from a slight distance, so the challenge is to find that unique perspective. That is what I love about photography.


Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/9
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Dune Walk

Dune walk

Another shot from this week's summer vacation shoot. The sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore is an amazing place to photograph. We took some time to climb these dunes and play in the sand, but mostly it was a relaxing time. This amazing place is the byproduct of iceburgs carving out the great state of Michigan.

Vacation Photos

Vacation Photos

Empire beach is a beautiful setting off of lake Michigan. The water can be cold at times, but this week was just right.