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The Little Sable Lighthouse rises above the sand dunes along the Lake Michigan beach. Mears, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Waves break on the beach near the Little Sable Lighthouse. Mears, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Waves break on the beach near the Little Sable Lighthouse. Mears, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Fog and rain descends on the Rawley Point Lighthouse. Two Rivers, WI
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Spring brings heavy fog and rain to Point Beach State Park. Two Rivers, WI
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Eagle Bluff Lighthouse roof line detail. Peninsula State Park, WI
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From Peninsula State Park
Late Afternoon light bathes the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. Peninsula State Park, WI
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From Peninsula State Park
Eagle Bluff Light House in late summer. Peninsula State Park, MI
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From Peninsula State Park
Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. Peninsula State Park, WI
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From Peninsula State Park
Gold Nuggets
Rocks along the shore of Peninsula State Park turn gold color with sunset light.. Peninsula State Park, WI
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From Peninsula State Park
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From Peninsula State Park
Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Sunset
The Eagle Bluff Lighthouse is painted in golden light during a very windy late summer sunset. Fish Creek, WI
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From Peninsula State Park
Rocky shore of Peninsula State Park at sunset. Peninsula State Park, WI
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From Peninsula State Park
Eagle Bluff from the Lake
Rain and fog surrounds the Eagle Bluff lighthouse on a late Spring afternoon. Door County, WI
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From Peninsula State Park
Eagle Bluff from the Lake
Rain and fog surrounds the Eagle Bluff lighthouse on a late Spring afternoon. Door County, WI
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From Peninsula State Park
Beach Pebbles
Small pebbles line the shoreline of the Washington Park beach. Michigan City, IN
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From Shoreline
Lighthouse and Waves II
Waves break on the pristine sand on a cool Autumn day. Michigan City, IN
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From Shoreline
Lighthouse and Waves I
Waves break on the pristine sand on a cool Autumn day. Michigan City, IN
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From Shoreline
Tall Ship Windy
Tallship Windy returns to Navy Pier after an afternoon sail on Lake Michigan. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Tall Ship Windy
Tallship Windy returns to Navy Pier after an afternoon sail on Lake Michigan. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
A warm summer afternoon on the Lake Michigan. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Chicago Harbor Light at Dusk
The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse acquires an orange tint during an early fall sunset. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Summer Sailing
A sailboat passes near the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse on a warm summer afternoon. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Harbor Reflection
The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse reflects on the frozen surface of Lake Michigan. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Frozen Harbor
The approaching sunset brings warm light to a cold day on the lakefront. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Red Afterglow
As the light fades and the renmants of color disappear from the sky, the red light of the Chicago Harbor Light goes to work. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Chicago Harbor Light at Dusk
The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse acquires an orange tint during an early fall sunset. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Chicago Lighthouse Morning
An orange sunrise sky serves as the backdrop for the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Tall Ships Parade
The tall ships visiting Chicago, including the 1962 replica of the HMS Bounty, parade the lakefront near Navy Pier and the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. At least 18 tall ships, many arriving from foreign countries, visited the Windy City during the 2010 Tall Ships Festival. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
The Harbor Sentinel
The Chicago harbor southeast guidewall light watches over Lake Michigan during a cloudy sunset. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Breakwater Light in Fog
The Chicago guidewall light lights the way to the entrance of the Chicago River. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Back to Port
As the sun sets, a sailboat passes near Navy Pier on its way to the Chicago Harbor. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Super Moon Rising
Almost 30 minutes after the official moonrise, the moon slowly appears over the Lake Michigan haze that kept it hidden. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Windy and Moon
Tall Ship Windy sails out of Navy Pier at sunset. One of its masts touches the super moon on the way out to the Lake. Chicago, IL
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From Chicago
Sunrise Sky
Waves break against the remains of an old pier in Lighthouse Beach. Evanston, IL
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From Urban Scenes
Lighthouse Beach Morning
Storm clouds light up as the sun slides behind the clouds. Evanston, IL
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From Urban Scenes
Old Pier Early Dawn
A quiet moment before sunrise at an Evanston beach. Warm light starts painting the sky as getle waves roll to the lakeshore. Evanston, IL
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From Urban Scenes
Agitated
High winds agitate the waters of the Kewaunee River as it flows into Lake Michigan. Manitowoc, WI
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From Wisconsin
Agitated
High winds agitate the waters of the Kewaunee River as it flows into Lake Michigan. Manitowoc, WI
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From Wisconsin
Two Rivers, WI
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From Wisconsin
Grosse Point and Snow Dune
Grosse Point Lighttower rises above the snow covered dune that faces Lake Michigan. Evanston, IL
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From Urban Scenes
Red Witch
The Red Witch returns to port on a warm summer evening. Kenosha, WI
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From Wisconsin
Old Port Washington Light
Sitting on top of a bluff, the old Port Washington Lighthouse has been watching over the harbor since 1860. Port Washington, WI
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From Wisconsin
Wind Point Lighthouse Summer
Wind Point Lighthouse on a warm and bright summer day. Racine, WI
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From Wisconsin
Wind Point Lighthouse Summer
Wind Point Lighthouse on a warm and bright summer day. Racine, WI
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From Wisconsin
View from the top of the Wind Point Lighthouse tower. Racine, WI
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From Wisconsin
