The moon backlights clouds above the Point Betsie lighthouse shortly before sunrise in this image captured by Steven Huyser-Honig.

“A wonderful winter morning in Kalkaska County at the Seven Bridges Natural Area. I found a small sapling encased in ice with a stream in the background.” – photographer Tom Haxby.

“This ice formation on the side of a building caught my eye just after a winter ice storm.Though winter can seem a bit dull at times, there are many visual treats when you move in close and use your imagination.” – photographer Bill Vriesema.

“An ice storm makes even the craziest forms of vegetation look glorious. This image was taken in a farm field a half mile from my home in Lowell, Michigan.” – photographer Bill Vriesema.

“I tried to drive out to the Crisp Point, Michigan, lighthouse, but was turned back by the snow. On my return, I drove past this pine plantation and was captivated by the patterns of snow and bark.” – photographer Steven Huyser-Honig.

“This is really what the inner range light in Grand Haven looked like at a few minutes after 6:00pm. The photo is essentially straight out of camera, and required very little digital manipulation.” – photographer Christopher Kierkus.

“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.

A winter scene from a wetland area in Muskegon County, Michigan by photographer John Dykstra.

The shadows of maple trees reach across the snow to the landmark barn at Sleeping Bear Dunes. Photography by Robert deJonge.

“This evening featured what was probably the most magical light I’ve ever experienced in my life. Believe it or not these shots have very little post processing, this is what it really looked like when I was standing there.” – photographer Christopher Kierkus.

“The pre-dawn sky here is the most amazing color in the winter when it is not cloudy. Having a full moon going down was a real bonus.” – photographer Tom Haxby.

“A close up of grass stalks encased in ice remind me of a line of soldiers baring bayonets and standing in line waiting for orders. This image was taken on the campus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.” – photographer Bill Vriesema.

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

The White River Light Station and Museum in Whitehall on a cold frosty winter morning. Photography by John Dykstra.

“Many of the seemingly barren winter fields in Michigan hold visual surprises if you venture in close. The reds and burnt orange colors of these seeds were glazed with a coating of ice during a late winter storm. This image was taken in Lowell, Michigan.” – photographer Bill Vriesema.

“This reminded me of the Sarlacc Pit from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Especially since it was making roaring and groaning noises (from the water splashing) underneath…” Photographed in South Haven, Michigan by Christopher Kierkus.

A view along the Grand River channel at Grand Haven State Park on a very cold evening after sunset. Photography by John Dykstra.

“I pre-visualized how the Charlevoix Lighthouse might look three hours and 150 miles before I got there. The fresh coat of ice on the Charlevoix pier from yesterday’s north wind and waves looks even better than I envisioned.” – photographer Todd Reed.

A lone seagull rests carefully on a piling at a marina along the Grand River in Grand Haven, Michigan. Photography by Stacy Niedzwiecki.

This winter landscape image was captured in St. Joseph Michigan, and is a personal favorite of the photographer, Christopher Kierkus.

“This snowy scene was captured just outside my house. Winter often breaks down photography to simple lines and patterns.” – photographer Bill Vriesema.

Ribbons of ice stream at a forty-five degree angle from the catwalk leading to the Manistee North Pier lighthouse. The clouds are breaking, the sun breaks through, the storm is over. Photo by Steven Huyser-Honig.

The tree-lined west side of Merdel Manufacturing in Ludington, Michigan with fresh snowfall simplifying the color palette. Photo by Todd Reed.

A lovely winter farm scene captured in Ottawa County, Michigan by photographer John Dykstra.

“Chomp! Anyone who lives in the Midwest knows winter REALLY has teeth… here’s the proof! This photo was taken in St. Joseph, Michigan. The icicles were backlit by the setting sun.” – photographer Christopher Kierkus

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

Bond Falls is a scenic and popular waterfall in southern Ontonagon County. Photography by Guadalupe Dove.

“This was my first wild Snowy Owl sighting, and I was fortunate enough to spend all afternoon watching it.” – photographer Stacy Niedzwiecki.

“An ice storm created interesting and fun patterns on a fence that borders our chicken shed. If you let your eyes focus on the brown areas of the image it looks like lots of little feet, possibly even cartoonish chicken feet!” – photographer Bill Vriesema

“Like the thousands of other people packing downtown Ludington on New Year’s Eve, I am overwhelmed with excitement and a sense of community spirit as the giant ball touches down to mark the start of the New Year. ” – photographer Todd Reed.

Sculpted snow and sand patterns of the winter landscape at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, captured in a photo by Robert deJonge.

Fort Michilimackinac and the Mackinac Bridge, taken in Mackinaw City in 1991 on slide film by photographer Wayne Pope.

“This evening featured what was probably the most magical light I’ve ever experienced in my life. Believe it or not these shots have very little post processing, this is what it really looked like when I was standing there on the St. Joseph Pier!” – photographer Christopher Kierkus.

“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