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Oct 22, 2019 20:00:01 #
I'm making a late change in an upcoming trip itinerary that will now be taking me through Michigan's Upper Peninsula. I will be staying one night in St. Ignace, and will have time to try and get some shots of the Mackinac Bridge.
I am looking for suggestions on locations to get good shots of this majestic bridge.
Thanks!
I am looking for suggestions on locations to get good shots of this majestic bridge.
Thanks!
Oct 22, 2019 20:13:48 #
The park in Mackinaw city, the State Park in St Ignace, McGulpin Point just down the hill from the lighthouse. Also there are a couple scenic overlooks on US-2 west of St Ignace, one is a few miles out but has a nice view.
Good luck, please post. :
Edit: take Central Ave west out of Mackinaw city about 2 or 3 miles to dead end and turn right at dead end, then follow till road ends at McGulpin Point lighthouse.
This is also the location of the Headlands dark sky park if interested in star photos. Just follow the signs.
Good luck, please post. :
Edit: take Central Ave west out of Mackinaw city about 2 or 3 miles to dead end and turn right at dead end, then follow till road ends at McGulpin Point lighthouse.
This is also the location of the Headlands dark sky park if interested in star photos. Just follow the signs.
Oct 22, 2019 20:18:13 #
Thanks for the help. I'm really looking forward to the trip and will hopefully get some winners to post here.
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Oct 23, 2019 08:57:58 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
BassmanBruce wrote:
The park in Mackinaw city, the State Park in St Ig... (show quote)
Indeed I believe the above is correct. I remember these parks from my past adventures.
Oct 23, 2019 10:18:06 #
a6k
Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
This may be a little over-the-top (you will appreciate the pun in a moment).
There are several small General Aviation airports nearby. Start with any flight schools then work your way down to the FBO and see if you can get someone with a Cessna to take you up for an arial shot or two. I say Cessna because you can open the window (be sure your camera strap is OK) whereas most other small airplanes don't have a passenger window that will open. Also, a high wing is better. Helicopter would be ideal but they are more expensive and less available.
There are some other high wing airplanes, of course. A Cessna Cardinal is ideal because there is no strut under the wing but they are not as common as the others.
https://www.airnav.com/airport/83D
https://www.airnav.com/airport/83D/GREAT_LAKES_AIR
http://www.airnav.com/airport/PLN
If the weather is good, the shots you can get of the entire bridge are great and you can get Mackinac Island in the shots, too.
There are several small General Aviation airports nearby. Start with any flight schools then work your way down to the FBO and see if you can get someone with a Cessna to take you up for an arial shot or two. I say Cessna because you can open the window (be sure your camera strap is OK) whereas most other small airplanes don't have a passenger window that will open. Also, a high wing is better. Helicopter would be ideal but they are more expensive and less available.
There are some other high wing airplanes, of course. A Cessna Cardinal is ideal because there is no strut under the wing but they are not as common as the others.
https://www.airnav.com/airport/83D
https://www.airnav.com/airport/83D/GREAT_LAKES_AIR
http://www.airnav.com/airport/PLN
If the weather is good, the shots you can get of the entire bridge are great and you can get Mackinac Island in the shots, too.
Oct 23, 2019 12:21:44 #
PJinOH wrote:
I'm making a late change in an upcoming trip itinerary that will now be taking me through Michigan's Upper Peninsula. I will be staying one night in St. Ignace, and will have time to try and get some shots of the Mackinac Bridge.
I am looking for suggestions on locations to get good shots of this majestic bridge.
Thanks!
I am looking for suggestions on locations to get good shots of this majestic bridge.
Thanks!
Many angles. Choose time of day accordingly.
1. South side.
2. Middle of Bridge.
3. North side.
Oct 23, 2019 13:49:20 #
Thanks, I will check into it. I haven't done any aerial shots, but have always thought the idea is really cool.
Oct 23, 2019 13:50:47 #
Great shots Fotoartist! I really like the last one. That is what I am looking for.
Oct 23, 2019 14:20:52 #
That's the northwest side of the bridge (from the St. Ignace bridge view park) looking into the sunrise (blue hour). They turn the bridge lights off after the sun rises. I added the tree in the the foreground.
Oct 24, 2019 08:11:38 #
hookedupin2005
Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
Fotoartist wrote:
Many angles. Choose time of day accordingly.
1. South side.
2. Middle of Bridge.
3. North side.
1. South side.
2. Middle of Bridge.
3. North side.
That old Caddy sure stands out. All three shots are great.
Oct 25, 2019 12:12:42 #
You can also get some interesting shots from the boat that takes you out to Mackinaw Island. Mackinaw Island is also a great place to get pics especially this late in the season, there are very few visitors.
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Oct 25, 2019 12:17:36 #
a6k
Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
dwermske wrote:
You can also get some interesting shots from the boat that takes you out to Mackinaw Island. Mackinaw Island is also a great place to get pics especially this late in the season, there are very few visitors.
I don't know if it's subsided but yesterday there was a report that much of the road around the outside of the island was flooded.
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