Articles tagged with: Tom Haxby
“This hepatica was photographed near Kingsley, Michigan. They were early this year, but things are slowing down a bit now with the frosty nights.” – photographer Tom Haxby.
Photographer Tom Haxby has been working on his technique to photograph small, fast-moving birds. Here is an image of a white-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) near Kingsley, Michigan.
“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.
“Here is an image taken at the Sleeping Bear Dunes when the winter sun was shining. Oh, the clouds were spectacular!” – photographer Tom Haxby.
“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.
“Glancing out of a window I saw something out of the ordinary in a snowbank below my deck. Further inspection revealed that it was a Northern Saw Whet Owl feasting on what was probably a …
“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.
The interior of St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette, Michigan, which stands on the corner of Baraga Avenue and Fourth Street. Photo by Tom Haxby.
“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.
Photographer Tom Haxby captured the transition between fall and winter seasons in this image captured in the High Rollways south of Kingsley and near the Manistee River.
“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 light of the moon illuminates the ghost forest of the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the result of a 90-second exposure by photographer Tom Haxby.
Aspen trees in the Keewenaw in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Photo captured in driving rainstorm by photographer Tom Haxby, who fortunately had his new waterproof camera cover on!
“Photographed in October 2006 in the Jordan River Valley on a splendid fall day. The leaves are just as I found them – there was no chance to arrange the leaves as waders would have been required.” ~ photographer Tom Haxby
“This old maple tree stands alone in a farm field, marking the seasons as they change. Taken on a glorious fall evening – this tree and image are simple – yet beautiful.” ~ photographer Tom Haxby
“Taken on the Lake Ann Pathway. This was one of the first fall leaves to hit the trail. The rain overnight provided the water droplets and the texture is the sand on the trail.” ~ photographer Tom Haxby.
On October 26, 2010 Michigan experienced a near hurricane wind event. Seventy mph. winds lashed the Lake Michigan coast. Captured at Frankfort, Michigan by Tom Haxby, this dramatic black and white image shows the power of nature.
“This is one of the most iconic locations in Michigan. Bond Falls in the Upper Peninsula is amazing.” ~ Tom Haxby
“Taken on a spectacular fall morning this rainbow seemed to appear and disappear for over an hour. This was the first time I have ever seen a rainbow come all of the way to the ground. Just witnessing this was awesome and to capture it with a camera – WOW!” ~ Tom Haxby
“It was a moonless night in July as I headed to Sleeping Bear Dunes for photos of star trails. These are long exposures, often over 30 minutes, that show the effect of the earth’s rotation through “star trails” on a photograph.” ~ Tom Haxby
Tom Haxby captured this image in August of 2004 at sunrise when a beam of sunshine briefly illuminated the grasses in front of the lighthouse. This lighthouse is at the point of the Old Mission Peninsula just north of Traverse City, Michigan at 45 degrees latitude – halfway to the North Pole.
“The Presque Isle River is located in the Porcupine Mountains. This is quite possibly one of the most scenic rivers I have ever witnessed. This was taken on a brilliant blue sky day and I waited for shade to cover the scene.” ~ Tom Haxby
A white-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) near Kingsley, Michigan by photographer Tom Haxby.
Photographer Tom Haxby wandered the area around the Presque Isle River, and captured the wind making ripples in the water, which created an abstract-like image.
Photographer Tom Haxby enjoyed spending time catching some twenty-five hot air balloons at the Traverse City Balloon Festival on June 18 & 19, 2011.
Empire Beach near the town of Empire along Lake Michigan, with the Sleeping Bear Dunes and both North and South Manitou Islands in the background. Photo by Tom Haxby.
“This image was taken on my trip to the Porcupine Mountains in June 2009. There was great light on the beach of Lake Superior.” ~ Tom Haxby
Photographer Tom Haxby captured this image of the Manistique Lighthouse, and claims, “It was the best sunset of the summer of 2010.”
“Spring has finally arrived and I have dusted off my camera after a winter of neglect. Feels like spring training! Here is one from Sleeping Bear Dunes in early March.” ~ Tom Haxby
“This image was taken during the Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan. The light catching the dew and the red stripes make for a stunning image. ” ~ Tom Haxby
Tom Haxby traveled to Houdek Dunes Natural Area in the spring of 2010 to photography the pink lady slippers. Houdek Dunes is one of of the Leelanau Conservancy’s largest preserves and offers much for the outdoor enthusiast.
“This is a 25-second exposure to blur the light on the cars crossing the bridge. What a grand scene witnessed by many through the years.” ~ photographer Tom Haxby
“Even before the days of digital photography and computers, film shooters had a method of double exposing to give this soft effect with a glow. I think the Orton Effect adds an artistic flair to the image which I like a lot.” ~ Tom Haxby
