Beech trees reach for the blue winter sky in Northern Michigan in this image by Robert deJonge.

Michigan’s official bird appears out of place after one of the heaviest snowfalls of the winter. Photo by Todd Reed.

“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.

Spring Beauty wildflowers are covered by a late winter snow in this image captured by photographer Robert deJonge.

“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.

“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.

An American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) perched during a light snowstorm at the Outdoor Discover Center Birds of Prey Education Facility. Photo by Stacy Niedzwiecki.

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

Massive blocks of blue ice heaved by the currents of the Straits of Mackinac pile below the Mackinac Bridge. Photo by Steven Huyser-Honig.

“Skiing on the Muncie Lakes Pathway, wandering the High Rollways and the red pines on Townline Road. Here is an image taken from the High Rollways.” – photographer Tom Haxby.

Ranks of trees reforest a snow-covered hillside in Leelanau County, Michigan. Photo by Steven Huyser-Honig.

“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.

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.

“The fresh snow and scattered clouds were the only hints remaining of the storm that had passed on the night before I visited the Forty Mile Point lighthouse, just outside of Roger City, Michigan.” – photographer Steven Huyser-Honig.

“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.

“The fire barn at White Pine Village screams with color every day as I pass it by on my way to and from home.” – photographer Todd Reed

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

“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 soft glow of lights in a snow-covered pine found the neighbor’s yard was source of photographic inspiration for Tom Haxby.

The frost-covered heads of a Common Teasel plant in Ottawa County, Photo by John Dykstra.

The remnants of an ancient forest rise from the sands at Sleeping Bear Dunes in this photo by Robert deJonge.

A stand of birch trees lining a creek along Fisher Road near Ludington, Michigan. Photography by Todd Reed.

“Another shot of my favorite lonely tree at Holland State Park, taken about 20 minutes after sunset.” – photographer Christopher Kierkus.

A reindeer portrait captured at one of the only reindeer farms in Michigan. These beautiful animals are used for many fun holiday event all around the state. Photography by Stacy Niedzwiecki.

“It was a cold and windy day along Prentiss Bay in Cedarville, MI. As part of the Les Cheneaux Islands, this outcropping of stones displays some of Lake Huron’s colorful mix of stones.” – photographer Bill Vriesema

“A male cardinal, in all his glory, perches on a rock along the Sable River. The red birds stand out year-around but especially brighten the winter landscape of the park and brighten my day.” – photographer Todd Reed.