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our lake michigan getaway | indiana nature photographer
Posted on August 19, 2010
Jon and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent extended weekend on Lake Michigan. I was so glad to have taken a camera & one lens! Every time I leave the house without my camera, I regret it. I see a hundred (this may be a conservative figure) “photos” that I want to take. But I often want to leave the camera at home so I can be present in the moment and also don’t want the responsibility of safeguarding my equipment plus lugging it around. I knew if I didn’t take my camera on our little trip, I would regret it. I’ve enjoyed preparing this post and looking at the images of our relaxing little getaway. Plus, the beauty of nature photography vs. portrait, no editing required! Here are some of my favorite images, SOOC (straight out of camera), of our trip.
The waves were huge the first day of our trip and we had so much fun! Between the strong rip tide and the force of the waves,
it was a challenge to stay on your feet! We were laughing at each other getting wiped out by a surprise wave!
This was the view when we reached the summit of the 126-foot sand dune.
I have a framed photo in my living room, taken 4 years ago with my old point and shoot camera, of this very same tree cluster.
I had to photograph it again on this trip. What’s really cool is Brayden saw these pictures and said “that’s the same trees in the picture
in the living room!” It’s sad to think these trees won’t be there for much longer.
This was the view halfway down the other side of the dune.
And, a beach view of the dune. If you look closely at the top left of the dune, you’ll see 3 people standing.
Beautiful days & perfect temps! The photo below on the upper right is an I-Phone self portrait that we sent to the kids.
The twins didn’t miss us. They had so much fun with Aunt Leah! They weren’t ready to end their little vacation at her house.
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yay! i love these! they’re beautiful, give me an idea of what your vacay looked like AND included your favorite people. fun to see jon on the blog!
it was beautiful there, just like you said!
Wow, how gorgeous! Great images, as always.
Wow! This is exactly what we’re looking for. We live close to Michigan and want to see some of the beaches there – may I ask which beach this one is with the sand dunes? Are there any others you would recommend? Any advice would be great.
It’s a great local getaway, Alison! I typed a reply here in comments and it looked more like a book, so I’ll email you the info! :- )
Soooooo gorgeous!!! The perfect spot for a little romance and fun. I’m so glad you got some of the two of you too.
Lacey, great pics! We love the Holland Michigan area, that is where we usually go. Love the beaches and the dunes. You are making me want to go back to Michigan.
Thanks, Jennifer! Yes, we’ll be taking the twins with us next year–we know they’ll love it! It’s definitely a family-friendly destination!
I know I’ve said this before, but you really need to look into selling your pictures! You could make a lot of money. Looks like you had a great vacation!
Thanks, Lisa–you’re too sweet! I have so many nature/flower photos that I’ve never blogged that I’ve thought about adding a “Floral Friday” post/feature so I can do a weekly share of some of my favorites. Some day I’ll get them printed & framed in my house!
Amazingly beautiful! I love all of these images! I used to live in Indiana as well and one of my favorites places is Lake Michigan. So wonderful!
Lacey, these pictures are so beautiful!! What lens did you shoot with? GORGEOUS!!
Thanks so much, ladies! Brooke B.- I brushed the dust off of my 18-200mm and used it. ;- )
WOW! These images are so gorgeous!! I love the blues and everything just POPS. You are so talented, I wish we lived closer to each other!
[...] Two months later and we’re still talking about our wonderful stay on Lake Michigan. I’ve been ready to go back ever since! If you want to see photos from last year’s trip, they are here. [...]