I find it amazing that these magnificent little icebergs were once part of these massive glaciers found high in the mountains in Iceland. I loved walking the black sand beach searching for the best one. There were so many to choose from it reminded me of someone searching for the best pumpkin in the pumpkin patch. To get this effect you run out to the wave as it comes in, slam your tripod down (if your timing/wave judgment is poor you actually have to take the hit of the freezing cold wave) and then snap the camera as the waves retreat. It was so much fun to do and I have a ton of pictures of the sky, me and everything else in-between but Luckily I never fell and never tripped over the landmines of icebergs and actually snagged a few shots.
I found these fascinating stalactite and stalagmite ice formations around the Charlevoix Lighthouse in Charlevoix, Michigan. I loved the color of the ice and how it looked like an awesome ice version of the Mammoth Caves.
I had originally visited P.J. Hoffmaster State Park to see Lake Michigan. However, it was very foggy. I figured I would walk the beach to a pine tree about 1/4 of a mile away and see if I could find anything of interest. I found nothing but as luck would have it, I got to the pine tree and saw a sign that said "Walk-A-Mile" that lead up the dunes and into the woods. I will assure you it wasn't a creepy hand written sign leading people into the woods, it was a state park sign. As you can see it turned out to be a lovely hike with plenty of hills and valleys. I will also have to say the name is a bit of a misnomer as it is longer than a mile but a little more hiking isn't going to hurt.
