“Hustling from Scottville, Michigan to the Ludington State Park to photograph the sunset, I made a last minute decision to not shoot right along the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and instead, turned down Piney Ridge …

This photo by Brad Reed offers a more intimate view of the very popular tourist destination of Tahquamenon Falls.

“When bright sunlight hits water, it creates a wonderful array of sparkles. When those sparkles are photographed, the aperture ring inside the lens makes them appear as perfect geometric shapes. I feel that the sparkles make this photograph a stronger image.” – photographer Brad Reed.

“There are few things in nature as precious as a baby white-tail deer. I have spent hours trying not only to find these elusive creatures, but also to compose the perfect shot that conveys the sweetness and beauty of these young animals.” – photographer Brad Reed.

Repetitive patterns and leading lines in the sand and snowfencing at Ludington State Park by photographer Brad Reed.

“I photographed these two large cottonwood trees on the Ludington Stearns beach as the fog rolled off of Lake Michigan.” – photographer Brad Reed.

“Of course there is no midnight sun in Michigan, but I could not resist naming this winter Lake Michigan shoreline image after the midsummer Arctic phenomenon.” – photographer Brad Reed.

“At an undisclosed location in West Michigan at 7:44 AM, the “magic” light reveals the outline of an elusive snowy owl resting on the bank.” – photographer Brad Reed.

“I found this snow, ice and water along the inner North Breakwater in Ludington, Michigan.” – photographer Brad Reed.

“Songbirds have a way of making everyone smile. This little guy is so round and cute, and he gives me hope of a nearing spring.” – photographer Brad Reed.

Hundreds of canvasback ducks take to the air with a thunderous roar over partially frozen Hamlin Lake. Photography by Brad Reed.

Bushes covered in a blanket of fresh snow highlight a view of Lake Michigan as seen from Epworth. Photography by Brad Reed.

“On the morning of Christmas Eve, 1999, I was eager to try out the new camera that my dad had bought me for Christmas. He and I drove to one of our favorite places in the world, Little Point Sable Lighthouse.” – photographer Brad Reed

“The waves were rocking out on Lake Michigan today. I wanted to get in the water to shoot this wave, but it was too rough and too cold. I have been inspired lately by the photography of Clark Little. He shoots photos of waves from in the water; however, he has a waterproof system and lives in Hawaii!” – photographer Brad Reed.

“My uncle, Rod Marble, has a beautiful log home along the Lincoln River northeast of Ludington. This view is on his property and is one of my favorite spots near his home, especially in the winter months.” – photographer Brad Reed.

“The First Curve at the Ludington State Park is one of the most popular places in Ludington to watch the S.S. Badger carferry steam in and out of port.” – photographer Brad Reed.

“Few creatures in the world are as mesmerizing to me as snowy owls. This was the first one I had ever seen in the wild and I was lucky enough to have my camera with me when we came eye to eye.” – photographer Brad Reed

“Magic light is fleeting. How fleeting? The double rainbow, the two main towers of the Mackinac Bridge, and the waves were only glowing with magic light for three seconds.” – photographer Brad Reed.

“Photographing the Northern Lights at Big Sable Point Lighthouse has been towards the top of my bucket list for several years. After the light show on October 24, 2011, I can now cross that off …

An enormous field filled with brightly-colored pumpkins, located on South Scottville Road. Photography by Brad Reed.

“Male whitetail deer in the fall will do the dumbest things when they are looking for love. I was able to crawl on my hands and knees within 30 yards of this small four-point buck.” ~ Brad Reed

“It doesn’t take much exploring of the Pere Marquette River or its adjacent lands to realize how beautiful it is. Late October and early November are my favorite times of the year along the Pere Marquette.” ~ Brad Reed

The ferry Badger heads off into an breathtaking storm front on Lake Michigan, captured in a photo by Brad Reed.

“Lake Michigan has cooked up another molten lava sunset along the shore of Ludington tonight during a private photo lesson. Both my dad and I and our student came away with our appetites for beautiful visual moments satisfied.” ~ Brad Reed

“The rushing waters of Lake Michigan, a large piece of limestone rock, and God’s magic light created a powerful spectacle along the South breakwall in Ludington. I got a little wet taking this photograph, but the reward was well worth it.” ~ Brad Reed

“I have always been envious of my cousin Ryan Reed’s artistic abilities. Not only is he a world class photographer, he also has a talent for drawing and painting. If I could draw or paint well, these wildflowers would be my inspiration.” ~ Brad Reed

The calm beauty of a sunrise over Gifford Lake by photographer Brad Reed.

“Just after my dad and I finished giving a photo talk to over 30 people at Little Sable Point Lighthouse tonight, the sun broke out below the thick cloud layer and lit up the sky and waters of Lake Michigan like the 4th of July fireworks. It was an impressive light show that lasted for several minutes.” ~ Brad Reed

“I have always enjoyed taking photographs that may not feature identifiable subjects but show the beautiful colors and patterns that light creates on water. This photograph was taken on the Lake Michigan shoreline at sunset and is one of my favorites.” ~ Brad Reed

“Over time man has designed and built many beautiful things-the Colosseum in Rome, the Statue of Liberty, and the 1965 Ford Mustang just to name a few. They are each a perfect blending of beautiful lines and powerful angles. However, none of them compare to one of God’s most beautiful creations of all time, the bald eagle.” ~ Brad Reed

A dinner table found at a rental beach house in Manistee, Michigan, with beautiful lake rocks glued down to the top of it. Photo by Brad Reed.

A deer in the field of flowers in Ludington, Michigan, captured by photographer Brad Reed on a summer evening.

The serene scene of a single boat reflected into a very calm Silver Lake, Michigan – captured by photographer Brad Reed.

Simple compositions can become great art as evident in this photo of dune grasses at Ludington State Park by photographer Brad Reed.