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old Pier and Dusk
Dusk falls over the remains of an old pier in Evanston, IL
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old Pier and Dusk
Dusk falls over the remains of an old pier in Evanston, IL
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old Pier and Dusk
Dusk falls over the remains of an old pier in Evanston, IL
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August Moonrise
The moon rises over Lake Michigan on calm August evening. Evanston, IL
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August Moonrise
The moon rises over Lake Michigan on calm August evening. Evanston, IL
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August Moonrise
The remains of an old pier dot the shores of Lighthouse Beach in Evanston. Evanston, IL
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August Moonrise
The remains of an old pier dot the shores of Lighthouse Beach in Evanston. Evanston, IL
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Sunrise Waters
Waves break against the remains of an old pier in Lighthouse Beach. Evanston, IL
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South Haven Light Summer
A crowd gathers around the South Haven pierhead light on a warm overcast day. South Haven, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Breakwater
Small waves break against the rocks on the shores of Cana Island. Baileys Harbor, WI
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From Wisconsin
Breakwater
Small waves break against the rocks on the shores of Cana Island. Baileys Harbor, WI
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From Wisconsin
Breakwater
Small waves break against the rocks on the shores of Cana Island. Baileys Harbor, WI
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From Wisconsin
Lined Up
A storm moves over the range lights at Baileys Harbor. Baileys Harbor, WI
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From Wisconsin
Low water levels have exposed the rock formations on the shores of Baileys Harbor. On the distance, the Old Baileys Harbor lighthouse watches over the entrance of the bay. Baileys Harbor, WI
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Pilot Island Fog-signal Building
The roofless fog-signal building on Pilot Island remains standing awaiting restoration. This building dates back to 1904. Door County, WI
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Pilot Island Lighthouse
View of the Pilot Island Lighthouse from Death's Door. Door County, WI
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From Wisconsin
Pilot Island Lighthouse
View of the Pilot Island Lighthouse and fog-signal building from Death's Door. Door County, WI
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From Wisconsin
Guiding Lights
A sky full of stars can be seen on Cana Island on a clear night. Baileys Harbor, WI
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Kenosha Southport Lighthouse
The Southport Lighthouse has been beautifully restored and is once again open to the public. Kenosha, WI
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Kenosha Pierhead Light
A stormy day ends with a beautiful sky over Lake Michigan, a perfect backdrop for the pierhead light. Kenosha, WI
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Waves and Kenosha Pier
Waves created by high winds pound the pier in Kenosha, WI
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From Wisconsin
Death at Pilot Island
Pilot Island was once lush but once the cormorants took over, most of the vegetation died. Door County, WI
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From Wisconsin
Pilot Island
View of Pilot Island from Death's Door Passage. Door County, WI
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From Wisconsin
Pilot Island Lighthouse
View of the Pilot Island Lighthouse and fog-signal building from Death's Door. Door County, WI
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River Light
Fabyan Lighthous as seen from the Fox River. Geneva, IL
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River Light
Fabyan Lighthous as seen from the Fox River. Geneva, IL
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From Kane County
Under a Stormy Sky
A cold front brings clouds and waves to the shores of Lake Superior. On the distance is the Marquette Lighthouse. Marquette, MI
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From Upper Peninsula
Under a Stormy Sky
A cold front brings clouds and waves to the shores of Lake Superior. On the distance is the Marquette Lighthouse. Marquette, MI
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From Upper Peninsula
Under a Stormy Sky
A cold front brings clouds and waves to the shores of Lake Superior. On the distance is the Marquette Lighthouse. Marquette, MI
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From Upper Peninsula
Under a Stormy Sky
A cold front brings clouds and waves to the shores of Lake Superior. On the distance is the Marquette Lighthouse. Marquette, MI
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From Upper Peninsula
Fox river Winter Layers
Small ice floes move quickly across the sliver of open water in the Fox River. Most of the river is covered with ice and snow (lighthouse is about the halfway point in the river). Geneva, IL
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From Kane County
Winter Fog on the Fox
Fog moves along the Fox River on a cold winter morning. Geneva, IL
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From Kane County
Winter Fog on the Fox
Fog moves along the Fox River on a cold winter morning. Geneva, IL
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From Kane County
Fabyan Lighthouse and Fog
The Fabyan Lighthouse emerges from a thick fog cloud on a cold winter morning. Geneva, IL
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From Kane County
Dune grasses in Tiscornia Park. St. Joseph, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Point Betsie Lighthouse
Benzie County, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Frozen
Snow and ice surround the Point Betsie Lighthouse. Benzie County, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Manistee Channel Sunrise
Morning sun shines over the frozen channel of the Manistee River on a very cold winter morning. Manistee, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Frankfort Pierhead Light Dusk
A warm orange sky is the backdrop for the ice covered Frankfort Pierhead Light on a cold winter February evening. Frankfort, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Frankfort Pierhead Light Dusk
A warm orange sky is the backdrop for the ice covered Frankfort Pierhead Light on a cold winter February evening. Frankfort, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Iceshelf Sunset
Last warm rays of light touch the over 10 feet high ice shelf on the shore of the Lake Michigan. Benzie County, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Point Betsie Frozen Sunset III
The Point Betsie Lighthouse stands watch over the frozen shore of Lake Michigan. Benzie County, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Point Betsie Frozen Sunset II
The Point Betsie Lighthouse stands watch over the frozen shore of Lake Michigan. Benzie County, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Point Betsie Frozen Sunset I
The Point Betsie Lighthouse stands watch over the frozen shore of Lake Michigan. Benzie County, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Closed for the Season
Benzie County, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Ice Painting
As the sun shined through the clouds, swashes of light painted the ice on the Manistee River channel. Manistee, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Ice Painting
As the sun shined through the clouds, swashes of light painted the ice on the Manistee River channel. Manistee, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Manistee North Pierhead Light
Ice encases the North pierhead in Manistee, MI
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