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Michigan Waterfalls

MICHIGAN WATERFALLS
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan has nearly 200 named waterfalls and somewhere in the ballpark of 324 total falls. Many of these falls are in remote locations well off the beaten path and require a little effort to get to while others are right off the parking lot and quite easy to get to . Some large, some small and some are more like rapids but equally impressive in their own way regardless. I've put together a small collection of some of my favorites. I think these falls in particular have just a little more character than most.... through my eyes atleast.

Waterfalls are probably my most enjoyable subjects to shoot. There are so many compositional possibilities, it's too easy to get carried away and loose yourself for hours setting up different compositions. But I've found that shooting waterfalls is much like shooting any other scene in landscape photography: the best shots come in low light, and the same is true for waterfalls, the ideal time is while the sun is getting near the horizon or just rising above. Mid day waterfall shots just don't have the mood, color or contrast that the early morning or late evening light can provide. I hope you enjoy these two pages of Michigan's gems.
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    Miners Beach

Miners Beach Falls is at the far east end of Miners Beach. Miners Beach is located at the end of Co Rd H-13 north-northeast of Munising MI on Lake Superior.

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    A small side creek that empties just below Wagner falls.

Wagner Falls is located just a few minutes south of Munising, on the east side of MI-94 just south of the MI-28/MI-94 junction. It's an easy few minute walk max. In this photo, from the top to the bottom of the falls is approximately 20 feet. 

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    Tannery Falls

You cant tell from my composition but there are 30 photographers just to the right. Since they were all down at the bottom (getting the same shot lol) i had to get something different and i climbed the rock wall and got this one. It forced me to be more creative.

Tannery and Upper Tannery Falls is off H-58 in Munising. Where H-58 and Sand Point Rd meet, there is a small trail and a set of steps that leads uphill and to the falls. Tip: Dont park on H-58, the police dont like it lol, You can park on Sand Point Rd near the corner and walk across H-58 from there and on up to the falls.

You can't tell from this shot or any of my others because of my compositions and lens choices but, Tannery falls is approximately a 40ft drop.

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