“Here is an image taken at the Sleeping Bear Dunes when the winter sun was shining. Oh, the clouds were spectacular!” – photographer Tom Haxby.

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

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.

“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.

“This scene greeted me on South Lakeshore Drive near my home upon my return from Georgia. It reminds me of the Bible story in Exodus of the burning bush Moses encountered.” – photographer Todd Reed.

“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.

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

“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.

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

“On a cold afternoon, it’s always nice to have a friend you can count on! I spotted these two buddies while driving past a barn near Sand Lake, in northern Kent County, Michigan.” – photographer Stacy Niedzwiecki.

“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.

“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.

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.

“After watching some Amish buggies travel along a country road near Fremont, Michigan, I decided it was silly to complain about the heater not warming up my car fast enough!” – photographer Stacy Niedzwiecki.

“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.