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An Autumn Journey Through Michigan's UP

This collection of photos are the result of an early October, three day whirlwind driving tour through the western section of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The fall colors were at their finest and the weather was absolutely beautiful, leading to endless photographical opportunities. As an added bonus the rivers were swollen with springtime volumes of water from recent heavy storms which dumped several inches of rain in the area shortly before our arrival. This was of great benefit to the nearly 200 waterfalls which can be found there. The notable locations we visited on this trip included the Black River Scenic Byway, the Porcupine Mountains, and the Keweenaw Peninsula (the northernmost section of Michigan).

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Swinging Bridge at Black River Harbor
Swinging Bridge at Black River Harbor		 Colorful Ranch
Colorful Ranch		 Flowing Water
Flowing Water		 Sea of Color
Sea of Color
Bond Falls at Twilight
Bond Falls at Twilight		 The Houghton/Hancock Bridge
The Houghton/Hancock Bridge		 Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse		 Haven Park
Haven Park
Twisting Highway
Twisting Highway		 Rapids Near Bond Falls
Rapids Near Bond Falls		 Hancock Marina
Hancock Marina		 Golden Reflection
Golden Reflection
Manido Falls
Manido Falls		 Carp River From Above
Carp River From Above		 Alongside Bond Falls
Alongside Bond Falls		 Morning Fog Clearing
Morning Fog Clearing
Potowami Falls
Potowami Falls		 Hiking Trail Along The Black River
Hiking Trail Along The Black River		 Technicolor Ski Hill
Technicolor Ski Hill		 The Red Carpet
The Red Carpet
Fog Over Portage Lake
Fog Over Portage Lake		 Falls on the Eagle River
Falls on the Eagle River		 Lake of the Clouds Overlook
Lake of the Clouds Overlook		 The Picturesque Ontonagon River
The Picturesque Ontonagon River
The Tunnel
The Tunnel		 Midday Reflection
Midday Reflection		 Autumnal Bliss
Autumnal Bliss		 Golden Glow
Golden Glow
Colorful Maple Leaf
Colorful Maple Leaf		 Bond Falls In Its Entirety
Bond Falls In Its Entirety		 Lake Medora
Lake Medora		 Rushing Waters
Rushing Waters
Tami's New Ride
Tami's New Ride		 Post Sunset Reflection
Post Sunset Reflection		 First Light
First Light		 Haven Falls
Haven Falls
Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River
Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River		 Houghton's Lift Bridge
Houghton's Lift Bridge		 Copper Harbor Overlook
Copper Harbor Overlook		 Agate Falls
Agate Falls
Colorful Forest in the Porcupine Mtns
Colorful Forest in the Porcupine Mtns		 Black River Harbor Park
Black River Harbor Park		 The Black River
The Black River		 Cascade Within Agate Falls
Cascade Within Agate Falls

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Guest 29-Dec-2006 18:30
Wow! Growing up in Flint, it's easy to forget how beautiful Michigan can be
Rosie 19-Nov-2006 00:21
Me,too,born and bred in Michigan. Have lived in New York for 12 years and hope to go back to MI within next two years. There is nothing like a Michigan autumn!!! We miss the brilliant colors of the midwest. Thank you so much for the gorgeous trip through the UP. Have one of your pictures as my desktop background.
E. Joyce 05-Nov-2006 18:15
I am overwhelmed! I couldn't breath for a moment! I'm from Michigan, born and raised, now living in New York. I was looking for pics for a project for my 6-yr old. and I stumbled into your gallery. I went to college in the U.P. and you brought back the joy of Fall color tours. I couldn't keep the tears from coming. Thank you for bringing me "back home" for a visit.
Jean Ray13-Feb-2006 01:53
What an incredible gallery!
G.Pietro Munaretto20-Dec-2005 12:34
bellissime
Karen Moen13-Dec-2005 04:15
This is another beautiful gallery and earns my vote.
verma elaine 29-Nov-2005 04:57
I am from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and I have never seen such awesome photography! This is absolutely marvelous! What beauty you portray in all your gallaries......absolutely fanastic to say the least!!
Guest 22-Oct-2005 18:48
Wow! These pictures are outstanding. I like how you were able to truely represent the vivid colours in your shots. The pictures with fences really add a lot of depth to your shots and draw the eye into the picture. I have certainly learned from your art. Thanks
jypsee21-Oct-2005 16:24
Hi.. I have a house in the UP where I spend my spring and summer but I left early this year, so thanks for posting what I missed.
Guest 19-Oct-2005 03:26
Spectacular. Just beautiful country coupled great photographic skills and equipment!

Thanks

BL
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Rian Houston19-Oct-2005 02:54
Very impressive Guy! I grew up in Michigan, but haven't been to the UP since I was very little. I had no idea it was this beautiful! Got my vote!

Rian
Guest 13-Oct-2005 14:44
Wonderful gallery! I enjoyed every image, the color, the simplicity, the composition. Thanks for sharing!
James Phelps12-Oct-2005 14:09
Great shots of the UP, enjoyed your gallery!
Guest 12-Oct-2005 02:15
Very nice photos. I love Upper Michigan! I missed another year of fall photography up there and appreciate yours.
Thanks.
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