Though it's really not all that big.
But the red lighthouse that stands sentry over the channel connecting Lake Macatawa with Lake Michigan makes a big statement, nonetheless. Its birth name is Holland Harbor Light....but I have to throw in a vote with the locals. Big Red just fits. And this from an OU Sooners fan who feel a bit of proprietary right to the moniker Big Red....
I was simply captivated.
It was a dazzle of a day, the red of the lighthouse punctuating the azure of the sky, the buff sand disappearing into the slate blue of the water. One of those brilliant afternoons that makes poets out of skeptics.
And then there was the company.
And the afternoon was further sweetened by being reunited with 2 of 8 after two weeks, her ballet bun and stage makeup still in evidence as we strolled on the shore.
Which brings me to a little introduction.
If you'll notice up on the left sidebar, I've put the camera and lens information about what I shoot with (or should it be with which I shoot?). I'm so flattered that so many of you are curious as to what kind of equipment I use and this is an opportunity to introduce you to some of my favorite things and a couple of items that are on my wish list. It's a way of letting you see my product recommendations based on what I use and what I like.
And for me, my beloved camera is my favorite souvenir. It's the artistic means by which I can bring home with me the sights that inspire me and leave me breathless.
Those are some beautiful pictures! Lovely enhancements on the last picture too!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, your photographs are just stunning!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with that light house. I want to live there.
ReplyDeleteI will have to check out your camera info. My question... "Is it possible to take good pictures with out an expensive camera?"
Mine is a Kodak Easy Share. 10X zoom, 4.0 mega pixels, which was decent when I bought it 5 years ago :)
What tips would you recommend to help get better pictures?"
Great photos.
ReplyDeleteI would like to say to Angie, that you can take great pictures without an expensive camera. Mine is a little pocket sized Olympus. I like it better than my Canon Coolpix and I tried the Easy Share. I wasn't for me, but there are people who love both of these. I think it just takes know what your camera is capable of doing - like read the manual. :-) I have a friend who takes the most amazing pictures with her camera phone and you would never know the difference.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous photography! You actually make living here look more appealing than I find it. ;)
ReplyDeletePerfectly lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love lighthouses, I so love the embellished photo of the 'ballet makeup and bun' portrait!!!
ReplyDeleteMy Wordful Wednesday is about a 'broken heart' with a photo of it too...come join me? Happy Day wish to you and yours.
*sigh* ... you know how much I love your photography.
ReplyDeleteI tried the canon. I really really did. But I think canons hate my guts. So I'm going to switch to Nikon and see if it is at all possible for me to take a a good picture.
That top photo is gorgeous!
These are wonderful! You are so blessed to live near the water. My best memories are actually by the water and I can see you are creating some amazing ones for your kids too =)
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
Awesome pictures. Love Big Red and the family shots. I saw a Canon the other day in the store. I caressed it and inspected it, and was sad to leave it behind. If I had the dough to spend right now, I would buy a new camera and a few lenses. Happy WW and take care.
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I love the photos they are so gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos...! So glad you had such a satisfyingly photographical day!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. I am all romantic about living in a lighthouse... then I remember one of my lecturers at uni had a daughter that lived in a lighthouse and he filled us in on her day. It's too much like hard work.
ReplyDeleteDid you ever get a remote for your camera? It really is fun!
We just got back from a trip around Lake Michigan. I just love it! I haven't seen that lighthouse before, however. It's so cool!
ReplyDeleteI sure love my Canon, too! :o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures. Blessings to you!
Oh I Do love a good canon too! I now just need a fab macro lens!
ReplyDeleteBIG RED is obviously the perfect place to take some great pictures!!!
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These are a GREAT set of photos.. I have to say that I love the shot of Miss 6 of 8 the best!!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally admiring your photos!!! Awesome!!!!!!!! You took some really great shots!!
ReplyDeleteAs always you have beautiful shots to share and thanks for sharing your equipment. I have been learning a lot about camera's lately and can't wait to upgrade from my Canon Rebel. I've always been a fan of Canon's.......they are fab cameras.
ReplyDeleteYou take beautiful pictures. I love "Big Red" and the photo with the two little kids on the beach were fantastic.
ReplyDeleteYou do get great pictures. Part of that is simply your artistry.
ReplyDeleteWe have a canon rebel 2000. I love it. We would like a few new lenses. And maybe the new canon they just came out with. It's a great camera!
those are great photos and I must thank you. Because of these last few posts and photos, I am looking at my home state in a whole new light. I always liked it here but sometimes you for the beauty it holds when you see it all the time.
ReplyDeleteThose photos are just gorgeous. I need a new camera. Maybe I will start shopping around. I would love to get more artistic with my pictures :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures!! I looooove Lake Michigan...I want to go there now!
ReplyDeleteI love these photos! So perfect and love the darkened corners. BRAVO!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, I share the Canon love! And oh what a good photographical day can do for the mind and senses.
ReplyDeleteThese are great shots and I so enjoyed looking at them, though I imagine the experience of being there with family was far greater than the pictures can "explain."
Your photographs are just gorgeous! Wish I'd gone with a Canon -- my Nikon keeps conking out on me! Grrrr!
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!!
These photos are simply gorgeous. And so are your subjects! I've been wanting a Canon. Thank you for sharing the specs of what you're using.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS photos! You can say it's the camera, but you having an amazing eye and quite a talent there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by for WW! :-)
Your photos are AMAZING! Which editing program do you use?
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat building! And such beautiful photos. That last one is frameable for sure!
ReplyDeleteThose photos are INCREDIBLE! I want to go there now, but in a way feel like you just vicariously took me there! Sounds like a great time.
ReplyDeleteYour Cannon is quite the camera!
I possess no picture taking or editing skills...I just point and shoot and then upload them.
Eeeks...
Yay a SOONER fan!
ReplyDeleteWow. wow. wow. Those photos are gorgeous.
Now I'm wondering if my Cybershot isn't up to par or if I'm just not a good photographer! You take very good shots!
WOW! Beautiful photos. It looks like a wonderful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing photos! That lighthouse is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, amazing snaps.
ReplyDeleteI have a Canon boyfriend too...it is TRUE love. How could it not be when it takes pictures like those??
Love, LOVE your photos! :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! I love my Canon too.
ReplyDeleteI'm off to explore your blog, this is my first time!
What a breathtaking lighthouse!!! it is "big" in boldness and character!!! Gorgeous.... if i lived near there, I am sure it would become one of my favorite places to be. sigh... nice pictures.
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