Greetings from northern Michigan

[kentbabb]

Hi, all. I just found this forum, and am looking forward to learning from everyone.

I've been an amateur photographer for over 30 years - loved my film camera, but was VERY slow getting into digital. About 6 years ago, I won a Fuji X-T10 in an online contest, and my passion took a dramatic turn. I used and abused the heck out of that Fuji, and then about 2 years ago I upgraded to a Sony a7IV, and I am in heaven.

Landscapes are my thing. I love nature and being outdoors, and it doesn't hurt that I can see Lake Michigan from in front of my house. I will dabble in other areas of photography, but outdoors/nature is where I'm most excited. (I really can't get into taking photos of people, because I hate having my own picture taken!)

I have attached an example of what northern Michigan has to offer. (Sony a7IV, Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G, ISO 400, 4 sec.)

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 20mm F1.8 G
• 20.0 mm
• ƒ/1.8
• 4 sec
• ISO 400

So, this is me, and I'm looking forward to all I get learn from you.
Kent

 

[Unframed Dave]

Cracking shot, welcome aboard.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Welcome!

 

[Brownie]

Whereabouts Kent? Lake MI covers a pretty good stretch. I'm in Monroe County, just across the border from Washtenaw.

Looking at your image, are those the towers of the Mackinac Bridge I see above the horizon? If so I can reckon about where you're at.

Welcome aboard, nice to see someone else from Michigan.

 

[kentbabb]

Whereabouts Kent? Lake MI covers a pretty good stretch. I'm in Monroe County, just across the border from Washtenaw.

Looking at your image, are those the towers of the Mackinac Bridge I see above the horizon? If so I can reckon about where you're at.

Welcome aboard, nice to see someone else from Michigan.

Hey, Brownie,

I am up in Charlevoix. Yes, those look like the Mackinac Bridge towers, but they aren't. However, a LOT of my pics are taken around the Mighty Mac. Hello to another Michigander!

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Welcome to THE club mate. Hope you enjoy.

 

[Brownie]

Hey, Brownie,

I am up in Charlevoix. Yes, those look like the Mackinac Bridge towers, but they aren't. However, a LOT of my pics are taken around the Mighty Mac. Hello to another Michigander!

Is the shot across Little Traverse Bay?

 

[kentbabb]

Is the shot across Little Traverse Bay?

Yes! There is a little roadside rest area just north of Charlevoix that faces north. It's one of my go-to spots for Aurora watching.