The Climb

The Lake Michigan Overlook is a popular stopping point on the Pierce-Stocking Scenic Drive at Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore.  Some of us like to admire the view from the edge of the bluff, while other more adventurous souls run down the 450 ft. bluff to the beach below, and then have a long, slow, steep climb back up while they contemplate their choice.  My son is visible in the middle of the trail; he's wearing a bright yellow shirt.  He's training for cross country, so the climb was a good workout for him.  I was happy to stay atop the bluff with my camera!

Sleeping Bear

Gorgeous view today from the edge of the bluff at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

August 11

This is the big bluff at the edge of Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan.  I love the textures in this photo, and the sense of depth.  This was bright lighting again today, and windy!  Although it doesn't really show on the water.   I used my prime lens because the polarizer fits on it, so that cut most of the glare on the water.