It always pays to check the northern lights forecast when you are out and about in northern locations. I checked the apps and to my surprise it said it was a predicted KP7 and they were observing a KP7. The higher the KP the better. My husband and I jumped up from our campfire and looked to the north. We didn't see much and thought it was a glitch, so we went back to the campfire. Less than an hour later the skies exploded! You could see the northern lights above your head, to the east and west AND to the south. It was simply amazing. The sky danced with greens and we were just in awe. I couldn't believe how well you could see the lights with the full moon. This is one of the many shots I took that night or rather very early morning. I can't pick a favorite so bear with me as I will share more. This shot is looking to the south-southwest.
It is hard to believe these trees once towered over this area. I loved the character in each one of them. Silver Lake Sand Dunes is a unique place in Michigan that is well worth the visit.
It may be the smallest drop waterfall on the Presque Isle River (Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park) but its crest (width) makes up for its size. Depending on river volume this waterfall can spread up to 150 feet. This photograph is Manido Falls with a crest around 50 feet. I liked the water volume at this level because it really shows the textures and details of the underlying rocks. At these water levels it also forces the water to find different routes, almost creating a wrap around staircase effect.
