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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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    Tahquamenon Falls

A close up of the falls.... Looks can be deceiving. You're looking at a 50ft drop.

Tahquamenon Falls is located about 10 minutes west of the small town of Paradise on M123.

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    Upper Tannery Falls.... That's what I call it anyway. It's just a small section of cascade maybe 3-4ft tall (at the most) above the larger Tannery Falls. I showed up to photograph Tanner Falls and I was amazed to find at least 30 photographers all jammed into that small canyon all taking practically the same shot. Since everybody was down at the bottom taking the (same) shot, i scaled up on the canyon wall and took a vertical panorama shot you can find on the next page. After i pulled that shot off i continued on up the canyon wall and back around and behind the main falls and found this small little waterfall. The best part is that i was the only one up there. I spent about an hour up there playing with different angles and this one ended up being the nicest. It made for a nice pic w/the autumn colors back lit by the morning sun.

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 and walk from there.

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    Tahquamenon Falls

Taken on a cool but sunny October morning.

Tahquamenon Falls is located about 10 minutes west of the small town of Paradise on M123.

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