A couple watches the sun touch lake Michigan from the Grand Haven Pier and Lighthouse. Photography by Bill Vriesema.

The Frankfort lighthouse glows in the deep blue sky of a midsummer dawn. Photography by Steven Huyser-Honig.

Still in use between Big and Little Sable Points, the Pentwater South Pierhead Light is the only remaining tower light boasting a traditional skeletal structure. Photo by Todd Reed.

Sunset colors the eastern horizon across Keweenaw Bay on Lake Superior from a black sand beach near Houghton, Michigan. Photography by Steven Huyser-Honig.

“This sunset image is actually a several second exposure, taken as the last rays of light glisten off of a rock on the Lake Michigan shore.” – photographer Tom Haxby.

“Earlier today in our gallery we were discussing with a Bass Lake couple how fleeting the peak moments of magic light or atmosphere are when they do appear in front of us. Now I stand …

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

“I went out to Holland State Park tto capture my first springtime sunset of the season. I thought this shot, depicting the rapidly dying lake ice was particularly apropos. Here’s to sunsets, beaches and warm weather!” – 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.

“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.

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

Lake Superior greets the sunrise near Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in this photo by Robert deJonge.

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

Sculpted snow and sand patterns of the winter landscape at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, captured in a photo 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 on the St. Joseph Pier!” – photographer Christopher Kierkus.

“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.

“This was taken on a stormy November day near Petoskey, Michigan. I was drawn to the whitecap waves and after shooting for a few minutes a rainbow appeared.” – photographer Tom Haxby.

“The weather was not cooperating, but once I ventured out to the walkway and saw the puddles of water, I knew I could use the reflections of the lighthouse to get a unique image.” – photographer Bill Vriesema.

The textures of a sandbar revealed on an autumn day at Sturgeon Bay on Lake Michigan, located in Wilderness State Park. Photography by Robert deJonge.

“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.

“An upper level storm system moved quickly through the Great Lakes region, producing high winds and waves on Lake Michigan at Grand Haven.” – photographer Stacy Niedzwiecki

Gentle waves roll in at sunrise on Sturgeon Bay at Wilderness State Park in Northern Michigan. Photography by Robert deJonge.

The shoreline of Lake Superior at Sullivans Landing in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger county, Michigan. Photo by John Dykstra.

The sun comes up over Bob’s cove on Isle Royale National Park along the granite shoreline. Photography by Robert deJonge.

“The day was Nov. 10, 1975. It was-and still is-the roughest I have seen Lake Michigan. I was amazed by the 20 to 30 foot waves slamming into the Ludington lighthouse.” – photographer Todd Reed

The view overlooking Bowers Harbor and the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, in a photo captured by Wayne Pope.

Gale force winds dash high seas against the Saint Joseph, Michigan, pier and lighthouses in a photo by Steven Huyser-Honig.

The wind brushes the granite face of Scoville point on Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior. Photography by Robert deJonge, captured during his 2011 Artist-in-Residence program.

“Waves, clouds and trees turning color give Epworth Heights an autumn look. It is a quieter but beautiful time of year at the historic resort. North Point cottage stands out on the Lake Michigan shoreline just south of the Lincoln River outlet.” ~ photographer Todd Reed

Agate Harbor as seen from the summit of Brockway Mountain on the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Photography by Steven Huyser-Honig.

“I admire the craftsmanship and the beauty of this wooden vessel as it sailed past me onto Lake Michigan into another spectacular Ludington sunset. I have seen the sailboat before, and longed to be able to photograph it closer to my vantage point. On this evening I was on the end of the South Breakwater and the view was picture perfect.” ~ Todd Reed

Photographer Christopher Kierkus captured this huge wave hitting the lighthouse at the end of the pier in South Haven, Michigan.

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