Michigan Lighthouses
Apr 11, 2021 15:17:32 #
Hello everyone! I am new to this site and request some input for some site locations. I'm traveling to Michigan in June and need some input for some easily accessible lights. Specifically I need locations I can view from the north side to have the lighthouse in the foreground looking south with the milky way rising behind it from about 160-200 degrees as the night progresses. Thanks in advance for any help.
Apr 11, 2021 15:29:30 #
This may help:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lighthouses_in_Michigan
Check the other part using:
http://app.photoephemeris.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lighthouses_in_Michigan
Check the other part using:
http://app.photoephemeris.com/
Apr 11, 2021 15:33:25 #
Google "Michigan Lighthouses" and you will get a list of all of them. From the vantage point that you are interested in, there are many along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, especially from Ludington south. Lake Huron has several as well, the Tawas Light being very picturesque. The most spectacular scenery is along the southern shore of Lake Superior but if you are interested in viewing from north to south, this may not work as well for your preference.
Apr 11, 2021 18:43:41 #
Here is another map with links to click on.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1nHefYjCDOpu7PpIYCkpHgDigSbU&ll=45.09989067655049%2C-85.876685&z=7
I'm looking forward to your images!!!
Pat
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1nHefYjCDOpu7PpIYCkpHgDigSbU&ll=45.09989067655049%2C-85.876685&z=7
I'm looking forward to your images!!!
Pat
Apr 12, 2021 05:45:07 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
dilla.b wrote:
Hello everyone! I am new to this site and request some input for some site locations. I'm traveling to Michigan in June and need some input for some easily accessible lights. Specifically I need locations I can view from the north side to have the lighthouse in the foreground looking south with the milky way rising behind it from about 160-200 degrees as the night progresses. Thanks in advance for any help.
https://www.google.com/search?q=michigan+lighthouse+map&oq=Michigan+light&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l6j69i61.7982j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Apr 12, 2021 08:19:01 #
JimBart
Loc: Western Michigan
A lot depends on which side of the state you will be travelling on. Also if you want to shoot lighthouses that’s one thing but if the Milky Way you want to be away from the city lights..... consequently farther north. The same for northern lights.
Apr 12, 2021 08:22:05 #
One issue with shooting south, is the amount of light pollution, in your shot. Darker sky can be found over the lakes or over land to the north. The south shore of Lake Superior, offers dark sky to the south, but must be on a boat.
Apr 12, 2021 08:34:21 #
Here is a listing of every lighthouse in Michigan with coordinates
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lighthouses_in_Michigan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lighthouses_in_Michigan
Apr 12, 2021 09:07:21 #
Pointe Bestie I think would fill the bill its is a fairly dark area. With a little work you can work your way to the north side in order to shoot south. Here's a couple shots looking due south.
Apr 12, 2021 09:22:20 #
Longshadow wrote:
This may help:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lighthouses_in_Michigan
Check the other part using:
http://app.photoephemeris.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lighthouses_in_Michigan
Check the other part using:
http://app.photoephemeris.com/
Apr 12, 2021 09:59:41 #
Apr 12, 2021 11:13:38 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
On the east side of the state in the summer a lot of the light houses are only open on weekends. They have several books on Michigan Lighthouses, check for the books on line.
They are a great shoot, I did some shoots for several lighthouses and was allowed in by myself and had full access. One had its lens being removed by the Cost Gard and was let in to shoot it before it was removed.
Some are privet owned so I don't know any way but to just go and shoot from the outside.
The Seven Ponds Photo Club was talking about setting up a tour of them, don't know the outcome.
They are a great shoot, I did some shoots for several lighthouses and was allowed in by myself and had full access. One had its lens being removed by the Cost Gard and was let in to shoot it before it was removed.
Some are privet owned so I don't know any way but to just go and shoot from the outside.
The Seven Ponds Photo Club was talking about setting up a tour of them, don't know the outcome.
Apr 12, 2021 11:22:34 #
Longshadow wrote:
This may help:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lighthouses_in_Michigan
Check the other part using:
http://app.photoephemeris.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lighthouses_in_Michigan
Check the other part using:
http://app.photoephemeris.com/
Photoephemeris is currently unavailable for Android while they rewrite it to match the ios version.
PhotoPills is another one.
https://www.photopills.com/
Apr 12, 2021 11:28:27 #
In the NE LP, Sturgeon Point (Alcona County) and the New and Old Presque Isle Lighthouses might offer good photographs...
Good Luck - Strix.
Good Luck - Strix.
Apr 12, 2021 13:34:02 #
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